Quirky Poesy - 8. The Size of a Word

Words can hurt. You're not alone, if that is any consolation. I written poems for the same reason. I'm sure you'll be forgiven, or forgive, as the case may be.
hugz xoxo

Well done, but

That was a powerful poem, Skinny. Each time I read it it gave me chills.

And how true that only one word can destroy everything: trust, hope, confidence...a future...

So very true. A single word can tear your world apart, yet it may require thousands of them to be exchanged to rebuild what was before.

An excellent poem. You state the case so well. One small word can change so much. But so can another change it back again. Beautiful, and true.

One word... regret. That's what I got from this, skinny. Sometimes, there's no going back, yet, sometimes... it's worth a shot... I wish you all the best, buddy... the poem itself was well constructed... the message... one we all learn, sometimes the hard way xo Gary

If I understand the poem right, the aggrieved is in a good place – a place of acceptance and not interested in holding on – but of course, the self-doubt, the self-accusation is always remarkably painful. However, to be aware, to be self-aware, means healing is possible, if trust is re-offered on the old terms.

I know this quote has always brought me comfort when I've made a mistake. Maybe it will help you too

“Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among people who love poorly. The hard truth is that all people love poorly. We need to forgive and be forgiven every day, every hour increasingly. That is the great work of love among the fellowship of the weak that is the human family.”
Henri J.M. Nouwen

From one weak human brother to another, I say press on with the good work at hand.

I know you are always going to rock the poetry and I have no doubt of it. I have to agree with Ben, cause I can feel the pain and remorse and all. Trust me I have been through it. One word is enough to crash your world...

Very true and wonderfully done.

~Emi.

On 11/06/2016 10:20 AM, Mikiesboy said:

Words can hurt. You're not alone, if that is any consolation. I written poems for the same reason. I'm sure you'll be forgiven, or forgive, as the case may be.

hugz xoxo

Thanks, tim!

Thankfully, the cloud are clearing.

On 11/06/2016 10:51 AM, Lux Apollo said:

Well done, but

Thanks for the little kiss, Lux!

Purely fraternal, right?

On 11/06/2016 11:55 AM, Lisa said:

That was a powerful poem, Skinny. Each time I read it it gave me chills.

 

And how true that only one word can destroy everything: trust, hope, confidence...a future...

Thanks, Lisa!

Yes, it was written at a pretty low point. We're on the ascent now.

On 11/06/2016 12:23 PM, jess30519 said:

So very true. A single word can tear your world apart, yet it may require thousands of them to be exchanged to rebuild what was before.

Thanks, jess!

So true. Often it requires time and commitment to restore what was, but you always worry if it will ever be what it was.

On 11/06/2016 01:09 PM, Parker Owens said:

An excellent poem. You state the case so well. One small word can change so much. But so can another change it back again. Beautiful, and true.

Thanks, Parker!

As usual, your wisdom shines through.

On 11/06/2016 01:31 PM, Headstall said:

One word... regret. That's what I got from this, skinny. Sometimes, there's no going back, yet, sometimes... it's worth a shot... I wish you all the best, buddy... the poem itself was well constructed... the message... one we all learn, sometimes the hard way xo Gary

Thanks, Gary!

You're right, but, man, I hate learning things the hard way! Of course, it sticks with you better, I guess.

On 11/06/2016 02:32 PM, AC Benus said:

If I understand the poem right, the aggrieved is in a good place – a place of acceptance and not interested in holding on – but of course, the self-doubt, the self-accusation is always remarkably painful. However, to be aware, to be self-aware, means healing is possible, if trust is re-offered on the old terms.

 

I know this quote has always brought me comfort when I've made a mistake. Maybe it will help you too

 

“Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among people who love poorly. The hard truth is that all people love poorly. We need to forgive and be forgiven every day, every hour increasingly. That is the great work of love among the fellowship of the weak that is the human family.”

Henri J.M. Nouwen

 

From one weak human brother to another, I say press on with the good work at hand.

Thanks, AC!

Those are healing thoughts. I wrote this at the nadir of my emotional state, while curled in a chair. Things are slowly getting better for me but I didn't want to let the poem go to waste -- especially cuz y'know I'm usually not very emotional.

OK I better stop before I get struck dead by that lightning I was talking about. Thanks again.

On 11/06/2016 06:10 PM, Emi GS said:

I know you are always going to rock the poetry and I have no doubt of it. I have to agree with Ben, cause I can feel the pain and remorse and all. Trust me I have been through it. One word is enough to crash your world...

 

Very true and wonderfully done.

 

~Emi.

Thank you, Emi!

I'm glad the pain came through, because when I wrote the poem, the pain was borderline physical. Thanks for your kind words.