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.
http://www.benjity.wordpress.com
November 18, 2011 at 3:23 PM
Maggie said…
How beautiful. I will keep your words in mind when the mean reds come to visit me.
November 19, 2011 at 12:45 PM
LBTL said…
2nd stanza ROCKS!!! I love it!!!

http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/2011/10/20/down-the-line-in-plain-sight/
November 19, 2011 at 4:45 PM
Marbles in My Pocket said…
Beautifully said, and so very true.
November 19, 2011 at 8:06 PM
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/
November 20, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Old Raven said…
There is much truth in your words.
November 20, 2011 at 5:03 PM
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