INSPIRATION
Born of pain
Fashioned by lust
It falls as blossoms
From the tree
Where once I grew
And found my voice
It speaks to me of
Past, of They
Whose constancy
Remains
Exploding as chosen words
That find my soul.
FORGIVENESS
When did it start?
My soul first wept
The heavy drops of deception
And swept my shelter
Into the storm
The loss of faith
In love refused
Glistening tears
Redemptive breath
Restores my whole
I can forgive.
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Love Letters Through Time
Context: Grace (Gráinne) Gifford, was a participant in the Irish nationalist struggle against British rule, which led to ‘The Easter Rising’, Easter Monday, 1916 in Dublin, Ireland. She was betrothed to one of the leaders, who were due to be executed the morning after being taken prisoner. Joseph and Grace were married the night before in his prison cell. Joseph (Seosamh Pluinceid)) was one of the leaders of The Rising, a signatory of the Irish Proclamation and, in death, a revered Irish hero. These are my imaginings of ‘her’ final words to him. I include a few words in Irish Gaelic as the movement that led to the rebellion favored speaking Irish, instead of English. I would wager a guess, as they were both poets and writers in the Irish republican movement that she would have chosen to marry her love of country with her love of him in expressing her devotion.
By Marie McGrathExclusive • 11 months ago
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I love how inspiration and finding your voice are so connected, and the theme of redemptive forgiveness-- Chopra said something like you owe it to yourself to forgive others- you should not have to hold anger etc. caused by another. excellent writing
Excellent ✍️♦️🏆♦️
Yes forgiveness is the way to life ...very well said❤️