Tuesday, January 11, 2011

The Mighty Things


"He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass."   ~George Herbert


It takes courage to live with someone who would harm you night or day,
and even more to just walk away.
It takes love to nurture a child, and hold him through life's trials,
and even more to let go when it is time.
It takes strength to convict a molester, and bring him to justice for his sin,
yet even more to forgive him.



One Shot Wednesday


Also participating in Imperfect Prose with Emily.


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33 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Forgiveness is tough and so very powerful. Love your thoughts, thank you for sharing.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    this is so powerful...speaking as a person who understands the hurt an adult can cause, it is sooooooooooooo hard to forgive, but the only way to truly live.

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  3. Eileen T O'Neill .....January 11, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Carrie,
    Forgiveness in the midst of great hurt, is never easy.
    A big heart is required.

    Best wishes, Eileen

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  4. FireblossomJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Wow. This is fearless and wise. I'm not sure I would be strong enough for that last one. Fortunately, I haven't had to experience that.

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  5. Brian MillerJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    ouch, yes forgiveness is a hard road, but a great place to leave our baggage...nice one shot

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  6. LauraJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    words that offer healing as a real possibility.

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  7. signed...bkmJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    alot of wisdom in this few lines Carrie - you have a way of always getting the point across like an arrow to the heart....living and loving takes strength...thank you ...blessings..bkm

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    This is beautiful Carrie and so true. Let us pray for the strength, courage and love to forgive and be healed.
    Andie

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  9. ClaudiaJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    hmmm - not always easy to let go... wise words carrie

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  10. dustusJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Nice work, Carrie. You make wise points crystal-clearly through your poem.

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  11. flaubertJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Forgiveness is difficult in situations like that.
    Well said Carrie.
    Pamela

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  12. GlynnJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    And how many times are we to do this? Seventy times seven?

    I let this one sit after reading it yesterday. And I came back to read it again.

    I'm glad I did.

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  13. LisaJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    = freedom (if only in one's mind)

    thank you

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  14. ELKJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    filled with strength and tenderness...

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  15. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    this is so true...only through His strength...not our own...sorry for your pain, but thankful for your journey through it and hopefully to the other side on some deep levels...thank you for your vulnerability...

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  16. Elizabeth DianneJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Wow! Carrie, simple but beautifully profound! Thank you.

    Love,
    Dianne

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  17. -t-January 12, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    truth and forgiveness always lead His to freedom
    - - so thankful & glad you made it!!

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  18. Katherine KrigeJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Letting go of the hurts is the best thing that you can do for self. To carry the hurts & pains only serves to keep on hurting self. When you let go, you allow life to blossom and come back to you in abundance.

    Without sorrow, there is no joy

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  19. S. EtoleJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    a very important message ....

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    As long as there is justice it's easier to forgive.

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  21. SheilaJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    so many truths, it does take so much courage...but I notice that the only way to have peace of mind is to do these things...and He knows that :)

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  22. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    wow, Carrie.
    this is a topic near and dear to me... ( forgiveness )
    thank you for your honest words

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  23. Courtney WalshJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Sometimes I don't know if I have the power to forgive certain things. Even though I grew up in church and understand the importance of forgiveness...sometimes I take the long way around to reach a place of forgiving...

    ...and sometimes I shove it away so I don't have to think about it. Love your post.

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  24. Shashidhar SharmaJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Dear Carrie

    I agree with it so much and I relate to your post very deeply... Thanks for sharing...

    ॐ नमः शिवाय
    Om Namah Shivaya
    http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com
    Twitter @VerseEveryDay

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  25. girl daydreamingJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    forgiveness, courage, bridges... the stuff of life, and your poetry offers a sincere way of navigating the beautiful as well as the painful and difficult...

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  26. Mommy EmilyJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    oh carrie, this is so poignant and true. and it makes my heart bleed for all of those hurting children. forgiveness is so, so hard, hey? (praying for your son, friend, and what you told me... loving you)

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  27. ReflectionsJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Such powerful thoughts... bold responses, yet the tender response so far outweighs (or releases the weight from our hearts) the first for each scenario. Well done!

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  28. Susana GraceJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Hi
    your blog has so much, so inspiring and beautiful,loved it!

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  29. JodiJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Yes,but painful still.

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  30. Nikki (Sarah)January 16, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    this really hit home. powerful and that quote powerful.

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  31. Steve IsaakJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Effective, life-wise work.

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  32. Coloring Outside the LinesJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    So hard to truly forgive. It does take courage.

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  33. AnonymousJune 7, 2012 at 5:12 AM

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