"Out of your smiles will bloom a flower"...

For Warmth

I hold my face in two hands.

No, I'm not crying.

I hold my face in two hands

to keep the loneliness warm —

two hands protecting,

two hands nourishing,

two hands preventing

my soul from leaving me

in anger.

— Thich Nhat Hanh

(his note: this was written after i heard about the bombing of Ben Tre and the comment made by an American military man, "We had to destroy the town in order to save it.")

New Life Story - Sarah Heart

What once was still

Is now gently moving

What once felt ill

Is surprisingly soothing

Fear of the unknown

Is suddenly exciting

That blind step forward

Now seems inviting

Just waking up

After a long restless sleep

Releasing those layers

I no longer wish to keep

I once felt lost

But thankfully I've found

A healer inside me

With wisdom profound

Frequent night dreams

Of sad casket scenes

As I push through

The old one screams

Reborn anew

What waits before me?

Can't wait to explore

My brand new life story

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