Forgiven
But Not Forgotten
Can be a hard one to swallow
Whether you’re the giver
Or the receiver

Words once spoken
No matter be whispered
Can never be returned
For they fester in the ether like a bad smell
Even when tumbled out
And never meant
They wound and scar
So don’t waste time with misspent words
Listen first
Pause before expressing
Speak with intent

Look up
Rise up
Spread your wings
And fly once again
To the heights you are destined
So you can light the way
And inspire those who come after you
And show there is life
After the abyss

I am humbled by your presence Lord,
Thank you
For revealing yourself to me
And showing me,
Even in times of pain and adversity
That encapsulated my life,
On reflection
You were always there
Always protecting
Always looking after me
Just waiting
Till I was ready to acknowledge You in my life,
And realise I have the strength
To rise above these demons and devilish thoughts
Wanting to drag me back into the abyss
To my comfort zone of familiarity,
But no place for me anymore,
I now choose to release myself from these shackles
And bird cage of a prison
For the door is open
And I now choose to soar
And rejoice in the glory that comes
From accepting You in my life

Slow down for God’s sake,
Your mind,
Your thoughts,
Your actions,
Notice that around you,
Hear the birds sing,
Smell the roses by the roadside,
Pick up on clues and contrails,
Listen and learn,
Hear first, speak second,
We have two ears and one mouth for a reason,
Do this now,
Before it’s too late