“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:37-39)
Bursting At The Seams Some things don’t have answers Only questions You’re gone and it’s both rolled into one The questions are the answer The answer is more questions It all goes around in my mind like an endless blur Maybe I’m not supposed to know Maybe my heart just needs to rest Maybe in all I don’t know an answer exists I could never guess What if all the things I ponder make me ache for something more? It’s like standing at the waters edge wondering what’s on the distant shore So I reach out and touch the Infinite My heart explodes, bursting at the seams You are gone and I am left here My heart grasps to know what that could mean It’s all about you but it isn’t You are gone and so I strive I have to ascend these ashes So I breathe out all my whys Why wasn’t there more time? Why couldn’t I see more change? Why am I left wondering? You are gone and I will never be the same May I change only for the better as this grief pulls out all the worst In your death I’m finding freedom I’m learning life is precious and of great worth… Five weeks out and sometimes it feels like five minutes. I can still hear your laughter, and the last “I love you” when we spoke. I miss you. Life truly is precious and of great worth. Your life. My life. Our lives. I have watched life, opinions, circumstance, pride, anger, selfishness, lack of vulnerability, lies, lack of communication, personalities, lack of understanding, and mere stupidity divide my family, my friends, my country, and my own heart at times. And then my brother died… all of a sudden, without warning. And instantaneously everything was brought into its proper perspective. Please hear me…if you haven’t talked to your siblings in awhile, if you have let a past hurt get in the way of grace, mercy, and reconciliation, if you are holding a grudge for any reason, if you are punishing someone with your silence, if you are keeping someone in a cage of their past, if you are mad at someone because of their political preference, if you are burdened with unforgiveness in your heart toward anyone, if you can only see the bad and not the good in people…I implore you…Make the call, let it go, say the words, restore the relationship, give some grace, forgive them, put away your weapons, unlock the cage, know that a difference of opinion is not a reason to hate anyone, see the good again, reconnect…because life is precious and you never know when it may be cut short, when the time might run out…and you may never get the chance to make it right, to say “I love you,” to realize the reasons, to give them a hug… Let compassion overcome. Let love conquer. Let God heal. Written by Anne Marie Hawke October 2021 To subscribe to my blog or to find out more about my writing, please visit my website at hawkewriter.com
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10/3/2021 05:08:36 pm
Thanks for sharing with me! Life is precious and has great worth, may many who read your words be inspired to reach out to love ones, to forgive, and to ❤️ love 💕 💗
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Bonnie Jones
10/3/2021 06:27:46 pm
Wow! So true Anne! Life can change in an instant and you may never get another chance to make things right. We’ve got to remember this everyday! Sending hugs and love your way💕
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Barbara T
10/4/2021 08:45:02 am
Amen Anne been there when my sister when she died. Should of could of would if. Be kind to yourself let go and let God🙏
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Lisa Cooper
10/13/2021 11:51:07 am
Even if!?
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