One hears all the time that forgiveness is the key to freedom. It can come across as a didactic cliche because it is one of the toughest metal exercises to go through.
Some of the most perfect symbols of forgiveness are the Northern Lights. They are as rare as they are beautiful, and as a case in point, sighting them is rare.
Forgiveness, like these lights, is rare, but patience with oneself and a few boundaries point the way.
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Lights dance in the sky.
Breaking night with their brightness -
Glow growing with time.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (5)
Beautiful piece. Well done.
Beautiful way to look at it
Ah yes, boundaries are very crucial. Loved your poem!
Love the picture and the words and sentiment
Love the comparison here 🩵 you did a great job writing this.