not until the wars have all been fought---not until we see ourselves in every other person
not until we listen with our hearts and speak with a mother's compassion
not until we let the emptiness be filled with something other than our vain desires
not until we stand on the grassy mound of our child or loved ones final resting place---or face the fears of our soulless shadows--
but one day that not until day will come and we won't be able to contain our joy
So poignant today. Thank you.
ReplyDeletethank you juli <3
DeleteI'm still waiting but I sense the 'not until' is just around the corner - or perhaps I'm just the supreme optimist.
ReplyDeleteyou are a dear heart<3
DeleteSo fitting, it gave me chills. Beautiful, Lynn!
ReplyDeleteawww thank you jackie <3
DeleteLovely, Lynn. I hope that day is soon.
ReplyDeleteme too, thank dana <3
Delete'not until we see ourselves in every other person'
ReplyDeleteThis is it right here.
we have to try--thank you suze <3
ReplyDeleteFor us to see ourselves in others, requires much education and understanding. What is the common denominator that will do that?
ReplyDeletepain sometimes maybe, d.g.<3
DeleteLove it!
ReplyDeletethank you sherry <3
Deleteawww thank you christine <3
ReplyDeleteyes YES!!
ReplyDeletehappy a to z!
thank you pam :)
DeleteThis is Powerful.
ReplyDeleteThank you,
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thanks maggid <3
DeleteYou are so talented. I had to read it over and over again.
ReplyDeleteawww thanks susan <3
DeleteLynn, that was so beautiful and in the light of yesterday even more poignant. Thanks, Z
ReplyDeleteyesterday is why i wrote it--thanks zoe <3
DeleteAmen and amen.
ReplyDeletethank you susan <3
DeleteVery hopeful and optimistic. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletethank you for reading, cynthia <3
DeleteBeautifully written!
ReplyDeleteConnie
A to Z-ing
Peanut Butter and Whine
thank you connie :)
Deletereally true and REALLY beautiful
ReplyDeletexox jean yates
i am glad you think so, thanks jean :)
DeleteYes, we need love...God's love, to make this world what it ought to be.
ReplyDeleteHappy A to Z!
MakingtheWriteConnections
Beautifully put.
ReplyDeletethanks!!
Deletewonderful sentiments Lynn. I'm afraid reality means that unless you are cryogenically frozen for around ten million years you wont see that day. It'll take that long for humanity to become really civilized. Sorry for the negativity, it's today's mood and weather.
ReplyDeleteoh i hear ya, glebe---it was just a thought :)
DeleteMy goodness I loved this. SO timely. So apropos. Thank you Lynn :)
ReplyDeleteawww thanks i am glad you liked it :)
DeleteSo lovely!
ReplyDeletethanks joyce :)
Deletebeautiful and so true! Can't wait for that day where my joy is uncontainable! When I see Jesus!
ReplyDeleteoh i know, it will be glorious--thanks teresa :)
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