I FOUND PEACE TODAY

A "Personal" write, I just thought I'd share...

I KNOW IT MAY SOUND STRANGE TO SOME

ESPECIALLY IF THEY KNOW ME AT ALL

I REFUSE TO DISCUSS POLITICS OR

RELIGION, YET TODAY I FOUND PEACE.

 

 

I'VE NO IDEA FROM WHERE IT CAME

OR WHY NOW AND NOT YESTERDAY

IT JUST CAME AS IF THE TIME WAS RIGHT

AS IF IT WAS MY TURN FOR THINGS

TO BE RIGHT

 

 

I'VE BEEN SO TIRED, IN SO MUCH PAIN

FOR SO MANY YEARS I DIDN'T COMPLAIN

I DID MY BEST TO GET THROUGH IT ALL

WITHOUT TO MANY TEARS AND WITH SMILES FOR ALL

 

 

WITH TIME COMES WISDOM SOME MAY SAY

I HAPPEN TO BELIEVE IT WAS JUST MY DAY

I LAY ON MY BED AND JUST GAVE UP

I QUIT FIGHTING AND HATING I MADE

UP SOME FORGIVENESS

 

 

BEFORE I KNEW WHAT HAD PASSED

I FELT MY ENTIRE BODY RELAX

I FELT SO PEACEFUL, SO CALM AND

PAINFREE, I HAD NO IDEA WHAT

HAD JUST HAPPEND TO ME

 

 

I ADMIT FREELY THAT I TALK TO GOD

THOUGH NOT IN HIS "HOUSES" OR WITH

REHEARSED PRAYERS. I TALK TO HIM AS

I WOULD TO YOU AND FOR YEARS I EXPECTED

HIM TO ANSWER IN MY EARS

 

 

I KNEW IN MY HEART THE ANGER WAS GONE

THERE WOULD NOT BE ANY MORE QUESTIONS

OF WHY? I NEEDED TO FORGIVE THOSE WHO

HAD DONE ME WRONG LET GO OF THE HATRED

AND ANGER I'D HELD ONTO FOR SO VERY LONG

 

 

I REALIZED THOUGH MY WHOLE LIFE HAD JUST CHANGED

THAT I, ME THE PERSON I AM WOULD STILL BE THE SAME

I WILL STILL YELL AND CURSE AND GET MAD AND CRAZY

I AM ONLY HUMAN, NONE OF US ARE EVER PERFECT

 

 

SUCH A WEIGHT WAS LIFTED OFF OF MY CHEST

I LAID HERE AND FELT AS IF I COULD FINALLY REST

I KNOW NOW THAT I HAVE A PLACE TO TURN TO

THAT I WILL NEVER BE AFRAID TO GO

 

 

I WILL STILL BE ME BUT WITH ONE BIG CHANGE

MY HEART AND MY SOUL HAVE BEEN SET FREE

I WILL GO ON AND STRIVE TO DO MY BEST

NEVER AFRAID OF FAILING HIS TEST

 

 

HE LOVES ME AS I AM

HE FORGIVES MY LITTLE SINS

THERE IS A REASON I AM AS I AM

SOMEDAY HE WILL SHOW ME AND

I WILL THEN UNDERSTAND

 

 

IN THE MEANTIME I WILL NOT PREACH

I WILL JUST BE OPEN TO THOSE THAT WANT TO

MAKE THAT REACH. TO THOSE WHO ARE IN

NEED OF A FRIEND, OR JUST SOMEONE TO

LISTEN TO THEM, I WILL DO MY VERY BEST

TO BE THE NEW VERSION OF ME

 

 

I FOUND PEACE TODAY

 

 

8/17/08 Windy

 

 

I FOUND PEACE TODAY

 

 

 

Author's Note

I am not a religious "fanatic" and do not normally even discuss the subject. This is about me, and I wanted to write about it and maybe share it with my friends. Comment if you like, if you find spelling errors etc please let me know. Thanks....

Reviews

[emmajoy]

It is a w onderful, wonderful, wonderful feeling to lo se negative emotions, to suddenly feel as if God is holding your hand as you walk thr ough life. And, yes, the r elease of all those negative feelings is ... well, there aren't words to expl ain the peace. You're co rrect, whatever h appens now, you'll still be you, still feel impatient or upset or frustrated sometimes, but, there won't be any guilt ab out it cos it's how we are.. Maybe there comes a time to be happ y with our own imperfections and know we're loved.

S orry, expressing my feelings here, not com m,enting about your post.

Y our poem is so sincere and shares an enormous 'moment' in your life. It's inspiring, truly inspiring.

Thank you so, so much for sharing .

[These Haunted Hallways]

U are such a great writer, swear to God lol! When i need help in anything, i do the exact same thing when talking to the "Big Guy" hehe. As I've said to many people before, if it wasn't for my faith, I gurantee you that i would not be reviewing you this second hehe. This totally hit home for me. Another fav of mine!

B.A.

[Robert Luna]

We are all seekers of enlightenment whether it be spiritual or personal we all seek it. Often it happens when we least suspect it, and when it happens everything seems to have changed. I am not one for preaching belief or questioning another for theirs. I find no answers in organized religions, but don't think any differently about any that do. We all need something to believe and I glad you found a peace you were seeking.


Great JOb!!!!!!!

[BrightEyes]

ok spread the peace already!!!! lol. seriously though - what a wonderful thing to be found - who could really ask for anything more than that - an inner peace that can carry you through life's turmoil - tackle it all and still remain true to yourself and serene within. glad you received that gift from the Creator - and hope it always remains within your soul :-)

[Cary]

It was beautifully written and very inspiring. It was a simple verse, but I loved the way you were able to express your emotions. I really felt like I connected with this post. Thanks for sharing.

[bluessadmood]

yes there comes these moments when we talk to ourselves ,like try to clean all over we remember the hurts we have done or caused ,we remember God,we try to do the best we could to be good ,then we will find peace and serenity ,we will not be at war with ourselves all the time,its so human what you say ,i have always thought good is always human, bad and evil is not ,i think its is something of the devil or satanic ,we are born good then it may take a turn and start to hurt ,i think its like a demon inside every one of us,you said said it right,i hope its a message to all

[LadyLove]

I'm spiritual in my own way...so...I do understand what you are saying. As for not being in a "house" remember that the temple is within...your heart is where ceation lives...as well as in everything around you..the wind "windy?" ...the water...under a rock...the birds...and when all of those natural things come together somehow, they touch you and join with you. And there is the peace that happens. Creation found you and let you know you aren't alone really. Just listen to the wind. You're one with it now.-- This that you wrote is a beautiful expression of how deeply you were touched by something ageless and mysterious and wonderful. You said it well and I feel it. Treasure this.

[Heartless Breaker]

I feel like I know a bit more about you, after reading this poem. It's great!

[Fran Marie]

A beautifully penned and heartfelt poem~

THanks for sharing your lovely verse~Fran Marie

[Pakino]

I cannot say this is exactly a religious "fanatic", more or less it is a story of a spiritual journey to fine peace. How you find is how you state it: prayer. You didn't exactly say it in ritual but you hinted on that. And I agree with you. Prayer is important it creates a bond.

Nice read.

[T]

Often times when we forgive, all those negative emotions vanishes as well ... The burdens lifted and replaced with love and happiness ... Beautifully written sweet darlin' ... hugs