Destiny Unknown

Everyday heroes share the spirit of many as Ukrainian citizens deal with the daily burden of war.  Taken from recent news and photos, many images fill the following verses.  

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Flood of refugees

Fleeing their homeland

Agony fills hearts

Life’s movements unplanned

 

Others staying behind

Daily grind consumes

Helping in war’s effort

Trauma always looms

 

Lives turned upside down

Seeing each child’s face

What future beholds?

Hope’s welcoming place

 

Every day breathes

Transforming each life

Anguish in real time

Never-ending strife

 

Air raid sirens blare

Witnessing war’s tides

Overwhelming scene

Stress never subsides

 

Women and children

Facing world alone

Husbands serve in war

Destiny unknown

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Life’s Handbook (Haiku Series #160)

Solving

Life’s puzzling game board

Patience offers solution—

Much improved focus

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Unlocking 

Trauma’s darkness reigns

Deepest burdens lock up life—

Love offers its key

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Liberating

Accepting life’s flaws

Turning to another page—

Conscience walking free

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To Further Understanding, A Brave Trauma Survivor Bears All — ADOPTING FAITH: A Father’s Unconditional Love

From Big Sky Buckeye:

I seldom share other blogger’s posts, but this post is filled with an inspirational story about a young woman who has overcome childhood trauma to become the person whom she is today.

Follow Ashley’s story from the link below.  The post has many parts to it so I certainly wouldn’t expect you to view them all because of time.  The Indianapolis Star has published a multi-part story about Ashley.  You are invited to follow the first link and go from there as her story moves you to read more.

Rarely does the media thoroughly investigate childhood trauma – especially in relation to survivors. Too often the emphasis starts and stops with the perpetrator. Survivors are rarely – if ever – heard. 457 more words

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