It Was, Then (An Original Poem)
stripped of all but
the forgiveness
in your eyes
and a prayer
on your lips,
giving thanks for
the tremendous storm
that stranded you here.
then you cursed,
wishing for a frictionless life...
but then it happened,
in the midst of the
worst of your struggles
you felt it, a split second
of immortality.
you understood
the power you held
inside of you,
it was then
your eyes opened,
it was then
that you vowed
to never be lied to
or lulled to sleep again,
It was, then.
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Beautiful poem, Eric and you're right, that's when we became who we are now!
Thanks!
I think this poem forestalls realisation into something really huge, it seems like he person I mean the poet persona was living in ignorance and at the end became aware like a scale was lifted off their eyes. Beautiful poem here Eric I love the climactic at the second stanza
Thank you, man! You're right, life can either "break us" or "make us" and this is about that point we all get to when we finally understand that we're our own best friend but also our own worst enemy.
A beautiful interpretation of a well written poem really, thanks a lot, I'm inspired to really write a poem on this theme, I'll tag you so you'd see my own interpretation of this theme.
Hello Eric, how are you doing? It is a beautiful poem ... in my opinion this poem is about someone who is suffering from life. . despair and hope for eternity in death ... betrayed by someone makes this soul empty and endless remorse. Enjoy your week end my friend.
Thanks so much my friend! I wish you a wonderful weekend!
I want to hold you and follow you till I get a double portion of poetry anointing from you. You're just too precise and thick.
If I get the story right, he/she mistakenly fell into sex. Do you know that you didn't specify any gender in the story? Bravo. 👏 👏
Hahaha I have no words. This is brilliant. Well done sir...
Thank you!
Thank you, sir. 😊
Deep spiritual meaning.
Humans normal suffering life...
You are a master of words :)
Beautiful poem that speaks of the inner force that we have and that many times we do not know, At the end we must understand that after the storm can come a rainbow. Greetings @ericvancewalton.
@ericvancewalton, Sometimes all burden and obstacles fall upon us and then there will be a point where everything get stops and pauses. But that's the moment when we realise nothing can make us stand, we have to rise from all situations. Stay blessed brother.
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