alien illuminations
I’m finished seeking forgiveness
will instead focus on
the power of forgiving others
before it’s too late
there is this illumination
glowing within the soul
needing to burst out
and chart a brand new course
solitude is much different
than loneliness
whether lost at sea or
mapping brand new constellations
though familiar with connecting dots
these stars shine differently
leaving you strangely amazed
now that you are finally free
october two thousand seventeen
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The power of forgiveness is unparallel. Great post 👍👍
Thank you very much, Kanika!
Beautiful words, John, and such a vital message. This verse stood out for me:
“Solitude is much different
than loneliness
whether lost at sea or
mapping brand new constellations”
Thank you very much, Lauren – I appreciate your readership and for sharing your thoughts on this poem .
Yes beautiful poem. 👌
I too loved the solitude part most. Those lines spoke to me.
Thank you so much, Shikha – I’m happy you enjoyed this piece.
Solitude and loneliness… on the surface the same, but utterly different
there are fine lines in oh so many things….