"He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass."
~George Herbert
Linking with Poets United Wonder Wednesday #11 Bridge
It is a precarious cliff
in the middle of suffering's bitter ache.
No railing to brace the fall
nor smooth trail to truly take.
Desolation is one's comrad,
in this place of shifting ground.
Where blame wanders on all sides
and grace cannot be found.
There is only one path
that leads to a true retreat.
It is the bridge of forgiveness
that sets hurt soldiers free.
It is a precarious cliff
in the middle of suffering's bitter ache.
No railing to brace the fall
nor smooth trail to truly take.
Desolation is one's comrad,
in this place of shifting ground.
Where blame wanders on all sides
and grace cannot be found.
There is only one path
that leads to a true retreat.
It is the bridge of forgiveness
that sets hurt soldiers free.
This is beautiful Carrie! Wishing you a beautiful weekend! Hugs, xoxo
ReplyDeleteBridge of forgiveness ... we all wish to travel through it !!!
ReplyDeleteYes, forgiveness is key. Definitely important if one wants hurts to heal.
ReplyDeleteoh yes so true...lovely poem!
ReplyDeleteforgiveness....not the easiest thing in the world...not as easy as just saying i forgive you...but when done leads to such freedom
ReplyDelete..and a beautiful poem to ponder... You always share the greatest of your wisdom... I was inspired to read you now and again... God Bless!!!:-)
ReplyDeleteSo much wisdom in those words. Forgiving others leads to a blessed life. Unforgiveness only blocks our joy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and poignant, Carrie. Hard to do in the midst of hurt and pain - yet it is the path to take to lead one out of the suffering. Wise words you have written, kiddo.
ReplyDeleteSo true! The contrast between the soldier who forgives and the soldier who doesn't is stark.
ReplyDeleteAmen to that.
ReplyDeleteI wish more people could walk the bridge of forgiveness, it truly is the only path to serenity.
ReplyDeleteInterestingly structured: Change your bridge, change your life--and nothing is burned in the making of the change! Very nice and true.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Emma. If more people walk the bridge of forgiveness, the world would be a better place.
ReplyDeleteThis is the message we all should heed! If only if more of us walked this bridge, what a wonderful world it would be~ Love your take on the prompt :D
ReplyDeleteya know, I wonder if we have the capacity to forgive others, if we are unable to forgive ourselves first.
ReplyDeletetruly a soldiers question.
great stuff, Carrie
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ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful Carrie,
ReplyDeleteYour blogs are amazing and very inspiring.
Thank you for the link to Poets United :)