In a sacred trust,
I speak the unspoken thoughts
of muted voices.
Both fear and hope lurk
behind a shield of silence
that guards against loss.
For the hearts and minds
receiving these words I grant
their truth’s expression.
**** On Life's Journey
Research shows that, “in all cultures, the conviction that one’s predicament is hopeless may cause or hasten disintegration and death.” [Jerome and Julia Frank, Persuasion and Healing] The tools available to me to fight this disease are limited. Could it be that keeping hope alive is the strongest weapon in my arsenal?
6 comments:
I really love this poem, and the sentiments it evokes! My fear is always there, but hope only arrives in mini segments. Thanks for sharing!
Peace,
Muff
HI JUDY -
powerful words and imagery. I too hide behind fear as I emerge with often a false sense of hope.
Love to you
Gail
peace.....
I love this Judy!
Thank you Judy! There could be no one better than a poet to speak the unspoken thoughts and muted voices, we all fear, hear, and can only grasp at.
Caregvingly Yours, Patrick
oh Judy, so beautifully expressed....so deeply compassionate... hugs received and more sent toward you!
Muff, I thank you for giving voice through your blog. You, too, are speaking for the muted voices.
Gail, we all hide. We all cling to hope, however unrealistic it might be.
Karen, thank you.
Patrick, I never sought to be a Poet, only to express what needed expression, especially for the silenced ones.
Laura, thanks!
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