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The Hem of My Sins
I stand
in a stream of consciousness
its gentle waters
lapping against
the hem of my sins,
those sins
which have forgotten
the face of god.
I turn
my face
to sun's bliss
as it palpates
tender lips. eyelids prick,
tears shimmer at edges
of harvesting thoughts
watering rivers of tears.
at each lap
I invite into my heart
the sorrow which
presses up against it.
Opening the door to each sin
allowing it room
to sit awhile.
I remember them all
recalling that each was born
out of my own unhappiness.
I reach out
my hand
to what was,
enveloping the more present me,
the one who lives in peace.
copyright/all rights reserved April 17, 2012 Audrey Howitt. Do not copy or use without the express written permission of the author.
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Thank you Suzettenaples!!
The hem of my sins. What a way to compare your sins. So creative. And so softly you refer to them. Glad your true self is at piece. What a lovely poem and of your way of expression.
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Than you kashmir56
I love this beautifully written poem !
Vote up and more !!!
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To you as well Rolly--thank you!
Hi Audrey... Beautiful and so heartfelt... how often have we all been here...
Hugs and Blessings
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Thank you so much Heather!
Love this. It makes me think of how with each "sin", we were brought to the "person" we have become. Beautifully, perfectly flawed, and with age...OK with it, maybe even enjoying it. Thank you, Audrey. Beautiful.
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I hope that was a good thing Senoritaa!
I came across this when I was pondering over my own sins. Thanks Audrey!
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Thank you so much for the read and comments lifesparadox! Much appreciated!
Beautiful! "I invite in each sin and allow it room to sit awhile to remember them all and to recall that each was born out of my own unhappiness." ...Brilliant! It's only then when we realize we are to blame, that we can sincerely ask for forgiveness. Love it :)
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Thank you raciniwa!
what a peaceful poem...this envelops me with warmth...
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Thank you Blossom!
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Hey Jamie! Thank you! The end is in sight--
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Thank you tillsontitan!
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Thank you again rahul!
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Hi Kelly! Thank you so much for the read and comments! Happy Friday to you!
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Thank you so much Eddy!
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Hi Donnaisabella--thank you so much and hope you and your family are doing well.
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Thank you Victoria!!
And how important that peace is, knowing that our sins are forgiven through Jesus. You write so well.
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Thank you tammyswallow!
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Thank you Nikkij!!
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Thank you Lesley!
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Thank you Frank!!
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Thank you ImKarn!!!
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Thank you so much Sunnie Day!
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Thank you Vellur!
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Thank you Gypsy Rose Lee! I am so glad --
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Thank you Joyce!!
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Thank you so much Faith Reaper!
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Thank you so much Deborah!!
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Thank you Ruby! Plugging along!
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Thank you Ann!
Incredible ending to an incredible poem! Jamie
This is a really beautiful poem we can all relate to. Your way with words is sometimes astounding. Voted up and beautiful.
Expressive... Feel an outburst coming out! Just falling in love with your poetry day by day! Great work
Love :)
Rahul
So beautiful. Voted up and Awesome.
A great hub;I loved it.
Take care Audrey and enjoy your day.
Eddy.
Oh so beautiful Audrey, it touched some cords within me and I kind of sympathized. That unhappiness that could have led to things unpleasant, when we think back, they still produce some emotions. Thanks for writing.
Gosh, that's beautiful. You have a way with words, cliché though that compliment may be. Your word choices are so awesome!
A beautiful glimpse into the mediation of the sinner in all of us. Gorgeous!
AMazing poem Audrey. a fave :)
Beautifully done, loved this Audrey and voted up.
very very well done Audrey :)
This could be my Audrey-fav! We women are so busy forgiving everybody else - we often forget to forgive ourselves! Bravo, my well balanced, intelligent hubbie-buddy!
Oh Audry this is so special and touched me..all of us carried the burden of sin for a while until it is washed away, forgiven, and thus a new life is born, giving us much peace. I really loved this. So creative in every way.
Sunnie
Very beautiful and expressive. Loved it. Voted up.
Just wonderful Audrey. Voted up and beautiful. Actually your words and the flow of the poem did make me feel so peaceful.
Your words always go so well together. Great Poem.
Voted up and awesome, Joyce.
Such captivating words, and so beautifully written. In His Love, Faith Reaper
so beautiful what can I say.. BRAVO..
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Debbie
Beautiful and so true Audrey...
I love this Audrey. Expressed beautifully. Ann
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