Yesterday's Dust

You are not
dying because
of your past.
You are dying
because
you keep
reliving it.

It is a window
covered with
yesterday’s dust.
You can not
see today
for its smudges.

A history book
will remain
in your memory.
Let healing
edit its pain
by forgiving
yourself.


© Copyright Susie Clevenger 2011

Comments

Anonymous said…
I think the best way to understand "forgiving yourself" is moving on. Good one.
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Maggie said…
How beautiful. I will keep your words in mind when the mean reds come to visit me.
LBTL said…
2nd stanza ROCKS!!! I love it!!!

http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/2011/10/20/down-the-line-in-plain-sight/
Beautifully said, and so very true.
Isadora said…
Without forgiving yourself there is no tomorrow. This is wonderful. Thanks for posting your creative work.
Isadora
http://insidethemindofisadora.wordpress.com/2011/11/19/i-will-not-tell/
Old Raven said…
There is much truth in your words.