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There is a scar ripped open
In the canyon
Of this wound.
Where sorrow has wound time
Around grief tighter than
Some
Assumed.
There are still pools
Of tears
Repeatedly
Bled
As future holds
Its breath.
To broken hearts
Peace has not
Come yet.
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Na'ama Yehuda 
Oh my… that wound is deep… beautifully done.
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Thank you, Dale.
These are incredibly tender times. For so many. For so many reasons. Some inevitable. Some so so not so … xoxo
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Yes. absolutely true. xoxo
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xoxo
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Where sorrow has wound time
Around grief tighter than
Some
Assumed.
This is the story of many… Very well done!
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I am gratified that it resonated its truth, even as I am sad that it is a truth for so many. Thank you for this comment!
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You are welcome!
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🙂
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to broken hearts, peace has not come yet … wow, I felt this, what more can I say!
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Thank you, Evan! It is gratifying to know it resonated, even though I wish the pain of it hadn’t had a cause to.
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{{{HUGS}}} Na’ama. May the children be protected from harm.
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Amen! May all children – and all those who used to be children – all be protected from harm.
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I really like the metaphor of the canyon, and the photo works well too.
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Thank you, Susan! The photo felt like a good match to what my heart typed through my fingers … I’m glad it resonated!
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Earth’s wounds described well in so few words. Thoughtful quadrille.
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Thank you! And, the wounds of us who live upon this Earth. We are, of course, all part of it.
Thanks for the comment!
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Painfully, though beautifully said, Na’ama
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Thank you Anita and Jaye. I’m glad it resonated, though I wish it did not have to …
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We need to be reminded sometimes…
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Amen. 🙂
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That is a wonderfully majestic and evocative use of a natural event as an allegory.
Excellent work.
Re-blogged
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Thank you for the re-blog! The image is fantastic, isn’t it? (not mine, as credits should show, but it resonated so deeply, pun and all).
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Simply had to be re-blogged😀
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😀
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Reblogged this on Writing Despite Computers and Programmes and commented:
Imagery and allegory seamlessly matched
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Thank you! The photo in not mine, but I agree it felt absolutely fitting for the image in my heart and mind. Thank you for reblogging.
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Nature always has the best images to inspire us.
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Indeed it does!
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The canyon of this wound…..oh how aptly this describes the depths grief can reach. An excellent write to the prompt!
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Thank you, Lillian! There are so many exposed layers to grief wounds, too. May there be succor. May there be healing. To any who are grieving.
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Awesome image … awesome quadrille. Perfect match.
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Thank you, Helen! Isn’t the image stunning? I saw it and new where it fit! 🙂
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All those open wounds, and peace a long way off: beautifully put.
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Indeed … and thank you … May peace find a way to weave a lasting bridge.
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“In the canyon of this wound,”… sigh.. this captures the angst, the pain and grief so well! A gorgeously poignant write.
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Thank you, Sanaa. I’m gratified it was communicated.
May canyons of wounds be healed and bridges drawn and reinforced to help bring their edges together. …
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