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From the Remnants
by Ken HarnischHere lie the remnants, yes
But from these remnants you will build a wall
A wall mortared in your sadness
But stronger now
Because it will be the sinew of experience
That will bind brick to brick
And wisdom that will keep it strong.
From the remnants
You will build a tower
A mighty tower
Around which children will strengthen
And interlopers will
Learn
The price of savaging any
Heart you choose to call your own
From the remnants
You will build a fortress
And it will be your unfinished life
The one destiny has chosen to
Twist and turn in unsubtle ways
To remind us that we build
Our mightiest edifices
From our darkest hours
Then find the light
Of our remaining journey
Through faith and soul 10/08/2007 Author's Note: Hang in there, M...
Posted on 10/08/2007
Copyright © 2025 Ken Harnisch
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Melissa Arel on 10/08/07 at 12:50 PM Ken, thankyou for this. I love it like you wouldn't believe. It really touched me, very deeply. I'm about to cry! ;o) Thankyou so much my dear friend. xoxo |
| Posted by Genevieve Sturrock on 10/08/07 at 05:37 PM beautifully wrought. |
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