Salvation

msdebbie
Author: msdebbie
Word Count: 168
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Salvation

“You save yourself or you remain unsaved” Lucky (Alice Sebold)

When I selected Salvation as the title, a memory of the Five Finger Death Punch song Salvation also came to me!

Salvation belongs to the following groups:

"Poetry and Beautiful Women" , All Out Emotion, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Anger Management, Feminine Intent (LIMIT TWO IMAGES PER DAY), Freedom In Words & Art, Midnight Ramblers, Music Inspired Art (M.I.A) music links/lyrics required, The Art of Pain, THE SISTERHOOD and Verses Dark

Damage done;
I’ve harmed much
More than I’d wish.

Transformation
Within me.
What I lack,
Your virtue
Provides.

So if I fall will you
Believe
In me?
Even when I’m lost
Will you
Search
For me?

Confusion gone;
What was hidden,
Has become crystal clear.

To break the cycle,
I’m torn yet
Reluctantly
Turn to
You.

Hate is the burden I
Carry through life.
But if you’d accept
Me just as I am,
Could I be made
Whole once
Again?

Lost without a purpose,
Self-consumed with
Fierce doubt.

Yet it feels so wrong
To speak of freely giving
This calloused heart to another.
Can you forgive me?
Would you save me?

I’ve broken promises,
I’ve made many mistakes,
Too numerous to count even.
I’ve searched myself; I’m empty.
But the biggest fallacy I ever
Deceived myself into believing:
That anyone else could save me.

Salvation comes only from within.
And you have to believe you’re worth saving.

  • Symmetry45

    Symmetry45

    We are all nothing more than harbingers of salvation, as well as damnation. We think, we forget. We choose, we relinquish. We believe, we disavow and somehow all seems by our hand and as yet has nothing to do with us per se as I believe all was preordained by the powers that be.

  • msdebbie replied

    Hey Steve, your comment that We choose, we relinquish are quite the powerful subtext to my poem actually. In an earlier draft I used both those precious words – and basically agree. I believe both human frailty and empowerment rests on both our choices and what we are prepared to do without (ideally for the greater good!) Likeminded indeed my friend xoxo

  • msdebbie replied

    The only area we diverge, of course, is that I am of the nothing is preordained; there are no TPTB! persuasion. Except those in the Whedonverse :)

  • autumnwind

    autumnwind

    Awesome, emotional write. I believe it does have to come from within us. And, my dear, you are worth saving, believe it. : )) love, shar xoxoxo

  • msdebbie replied

    Sweet Shar! Thanks for such kind comments. Don’t worry, my musings were not of the I am nothing, worthless, variety but it is nice of you to say so lovely woman!!! xoxo Deb xoxo

  • AFogArty

    AFogArty

    The gift of you is reason enough to believe your worth, no wealth can ever purchase this, and only you can own it, but because you share it we all admire it,
    Great write msdebbie. xx

  • msdebbie replied

    Good observations Adrian, thank you!

  • JonoCarrick

    JonoCarrick

    Debbie, this is powerful!

  • msdebbie replied

    Thank you Jono, another word I adore when it is not a reflection of abused power.
    Gosh, I’m getting a bit of a blush happening here!!!
    xoxo

  • lupa

    lupa

    “Salvation comes only from within. And you have to believe you’re worth saving..” That’s always the crux, isn’t it? Beautiful writing..xo

  • msdebbie replied

    Lovely Lupa, thank you! (Hadn’t posted a comment to a journal entry from you, but I also love the beautiful artwork of Linaji – your profile pic is sublime!!!) Crux indeed, but a realisation worth coming to methinks xoxo

  • Lisa Jewell

    Lisa Jewell

    Powerful and poignant writing…I relate so very strongly to this brilliantly written piece…and the ongoing work of self forgiveness.

    xxxxx

  • msdebbie replied

    Wow – so insightful, just like Steve, Lisa (no surprise I guess!!!) Self-forgiveness was actually a title I considered, but I realised I’ve been a bit self-obsessed perhaps. From memory think I have the following in my back catalogue: self-esteem, self-abuse, self-examination, self-doubt LOL :) Anyone know the Latin for self??

  • Matt Penfold

    Matt Penfold

    So true, the realisation that is really the first step to healing.

    “Salvation comes only from within.
    And you have to believe you’re worth saving.”

    Excellent writing Debbie.

  • msdebbie replied

    Thank you Matt!!!
    I really appreciate that so many people like the conclusion as much as I have come to believe it.
    xoxo Deb xoxo

  • Symmetry45

    Symmetry45

    I like you a lot Deb. You’re a beautiful blessing so please continue with your wisdom because many stand to gain much from it.

  • msdebbie replied

    I rarely feel wise though Steve! But thanks, I definitely appreciate the pure intention with which I know you write xoxo

  • Elizium

    Elizium

    Very emotive writing…I love the flow of this…
    ...and congratulations

    Elizium x
    ...ps I saw Five Finger Death Punch earlier this year supporting Lamb Of God…my ears are still ringing :-) ...great song choice!

  • msdebbie replied

    Thanks so much for the honour of a feature Elizium. 5FDP are so cool – haven’t heard LOG – will check them out. Thanks for the heads-up! xoxo

  • MaggieSummers

    MaggieSummers

    Words from the heart of experience… xoxox

  • msdebbie replied

    Of course! Experience is the only place I can write from as yet – but I am hopeful one day my creative musings will take me to places unexplored and imagined xoxo

  • JenniferB

    JenniferB 7 days ago

    ah… such a powerfully written piece of self-actualisation and realisation. It’s one hell of a journey for sure, but the destination makes it all worth it.

    “Salvation comes only from within.
    And you have to believe you’re worth saving.”

    So true…

    It also comes when you believe that others are worth saving. It can be so easy to objectify and dehumanise people when you’ve been objectified yourself. xox

  • msdebbie replied 7 days ago

    Gosh yes, I really agree with your latter point her Jen! I have always hated the idea that it’s all about the journey – for I love finding a good destination! Ah well, so pleased you relate. Thought it would fit well with your excellent rant, which is so moving and powerful. I still love your writing so much! Love, Deb xoxo

  • Trenchtownrock

    Trenchtownrock 7 days ago

    The desire to be accepted for who you are and be free from the eyes that create blemishes can be felt in this piece..love this very much..it inspires growth.

  • msdebbie replied 7 days ago

    Thanks Chris – yep, I am all about the growth! xoxo

  • diLuisa

    diLuisa 7 days ago

    wonderful, wonderful work…..exactly what I needed to read today…...thank you.
    xx

  • msdebbie replied 7 days ago

    Thank you for such a wonderful comment! Wishing you love and laughter xoxo

  • madvlad

    madvlad 7 days ago

    we are-till we aint- we pick, which truth, we hear-pick wise,cus you can only be one,truth,the rest?is all an act

  • msdebbie replied 7 days ago

    Sage words, as always my friend xoxo

  • ShadowDancer

    ShadowDancer 1 day ago

    deb, i missed this but thank you for redirecting me to it with your latest poem, unfaithful… this is a brilliant piece of word weaving.. you should be proud of it. xxx

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