Grief
Many years ago I somersaulted and landed
on my kid brother’s arm.
Snap, the arm was broken.
I was punished and beaten, but his arm remained
Broken.
Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months,
Then finally, his arm was restored.
Time, definitely, did heal the wound.
Years after, my life turned around- negatively.
Life took everything away from me:
The love and unity of a family;
My career was also in jeopardy.
And worst still, the one- the only one- who was
my succour and inspiration also forsook me.
My heart then became so empty- and shattered.
All I needed for it was some soothing balm.
People said to me: “time will heal”
They said I should forget the past so that I could move
forward.
How could I ever put the past behind me when memories
of the past haunts.
“By making new friends” they told me.
This, I tried to do only to find myself lonely still.
“Purge your heart of all bitterness” they advised.
But the wound in my heart wouldn’t allow me.
“Overcome the feelings with memories of good times”.
They advised me.
Now this was the worst advice.
For the good memories of the past only brought me
fantasies of revenge.
How then can their ‘time’ heal this punctured heart of mine
when like a leprous man, the scar is so tormenting?
Then Mercy spoke into my heart:
“Remember, God forgave your wrong deeds against Him”
I pondered this for a long time, until I began to learn to
forgive my offender.
And what a relief my heart felt.
“He also intercedes on your behalf”.
This time it was Grace who spoke.
This, also, I contemplated for a while.
Then, though so difficult, I began to pray for my offender.
This was more fulfilling, that my heart began to flourish.
Then I remembered the most excellent healer- LOVE!
As much as I received it from Christ, I lavished it on my
offender.
Having done these, I started to lead a truly happy and
fulfilling live.
For I found inspiration in the touch of the greatest thing
in the world.
It gave me faith and hope every step of the way;
shining light into my life.
What time can’t do- to my broken heart- Love did.
And now, for me, to love is to live and to live is to love!
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