Hurt

Margaret V.Doran

What is hurt
that has no physical injury?

          It is an abiding injury to the soul

And can it be healed?

          With time

What causes the healing?

          A new awareness . . .
          an acceptance of self
          that does not rely on the world

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Updated March 13, 2005
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