What does one do when a loved one is hurting? Past stitches, holding in trauma, have opened. What once was, no longer is. A beautiful mind in turmoil. Life goals have disappeared. All is at a standstill. Demons controlling moments. Peace hard to find. Love, patience and gentleness calling. Providence is a heavenly prayer.
Eye of hidden storm
Inner rumblings exploding
Testing fortitude
Arousing uncertainty
Salvation in providence
Stuff and what if... 
Patience. That’s a hard one. (K)
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It certainly can be a challenge. 🙂
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This is a heartfelt Haibun/Tanka, Olga. Life is rough sometimes. I’m glad to see you putting your feelings into words. That is one way to make your path easier. Hugs and love, my friend. ❤
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Yes, putting feelings into words is very cathartic at times. Thanks-you, Colleen. ❤ ❤
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You’re welcome, Olga. ❤
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This is a skilfully composed poem.
I’m trying to help someone work through his grief. I strongly believe that the healing process relies largely on allowing the pain in. When it gets acute I curl up with it – almost embrace it. It reminds me that it is only pain after all; it cannot kill me as long as I’m not frightened of it.
Also – “This, too, shall pass.” Repeating those words reassures me.
I wish I could get my son to follow my example.
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Thanks for your personal thoughts, Jane. Appreciate the sharing. ❤
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