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Where does it hurt

April 14, 2017 By Carol Cassara 36 Comments

hurt

Later that night
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered
where does it hurt?

it answered
everywhere
everywhere
everywhere
~Warsan Shire

 

 

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  1. Cathy SikOrski says

    April 14, 2017 at 8:07 am

    ???? oh I love this poem. And perfect for Good Friday. Happy Easter, Carol.
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  2. heidi says

    April 14, 2017 at 9:19 am

    I love poetry:) I’ve never read that one, really like it
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  3. Leanne | www.crestingthehill.com.au says

    April 14, 2017 at 9:48 am

    Never a truer word spoken – sometimes I wonder where all the good news stories have gone – so much pain politically and religiously in our world today Carol.
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  4. Theresa says

    April 14, 2017 at 11:49 am

    The world is definitely in a sad state right now. When will the hurting stop?

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  5. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    April 14, 2017 at 11:56 am

    That is so beautiful! It’s also so appropriate these days. Every morning, the world looks scarier and scarier.

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  6. Bill Sweeney says

    April 14, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    This is an excellent post. I’ve always loved poetry. It conveys feelings in a way that can make you feel so much more than what the words say.
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  7. Kathy @ SMART Living 365.com says

    April 14, 2017 at 12:14 pm

    Hi Carol! When I am confronted by the hurt in the world I try to remember the power of Ho’oponopono. My personal philosophy is that we are all interconnected and that whatever is occuring anywhere either is fed by me or healed by me. Ho’oponopono reminds me to choose healing. Is it easy? Not at all, But it does offer the peace that so many of us seek. Thank you for the reminder. ~Kathy
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  8. Diana says

    April 14, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    A good reminder that we should put more of ourselves out there to try to help others. Happy Easter.

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  9. tara pittman says

    April 14, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    Pain is everywhere. How can we help the pain go away?

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  10. Amber Myers says

    April 14, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    What a strong poem. It is tough that some places are hurting. I don’t think everywhere is, at least.
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  11. Joy says

    April 14, 2017 at 2:17 pm

    Very timely and couldn’t be any more true.

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  12. Sarah-Louise Bailey says

    April 14, 2017 at 3:06 pm

    Very well written. This is the true situation. World is becoming a scary place for everyone.

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  13. Kimberly c. says

    April 14, 2017 at 4:36 pm

    Wow this is short and deep. Really makes you think. Will there be a day when the answer is better….praying….

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  14. Cacinda says

    April 14, 2017 at 7:12 pm

    This is such a beautiful poem. It is scary how relatable these words are.

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  15. Meagan says

    April 14, 2017 at 8:02 pm

    That is such a great poem. We have had a year that feels like that.

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  16. Pam Wattenbarger says

    April 14, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    This is a great reminder for the scary times we live in today. I try to remember to do a good deed at least once a day to help make the world a little brighter.

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  17. Deborah Weber says

    April 14, 2017 at 9:55 pm

    These are tender times indeed. May we all hold each other with love in our hearts.

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  18. Marcia @ Menopausal Mother says

    April 14, 2017 at 10:09 pm

    Beautiful and so relatable during these troubled times we’re in…..

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  19. valmg @ Mom Knows It All says

    April 14, 2017 at 10:34 pm

    That’s a very relevant short poem. So many in the world are hurting right now. And personally it’s spot on, my cat crossed the rainbow bridge earlier this week and everything reminds me of him and hurts.

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  20. Dogvills says

    April 15, 2017 at 1:30 am

    This poem is worth sharing to the world. I am fearful of the kind of world our we leave for the younger generation. It just isn’t fair for the children to live in fear and uncertainty.

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  21. Maureen says

    April 15, 2017 at 8:01 am

    This is a perfect poem for all that’s going on in our world. I love poetry and often read it to relax!

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  22. Seattle Travel Blogger says

    April 15, 2017 at 9:14 am

    This is a short, but deep literary work.
    It delivers such a powerful message!

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  23. Myrah Duque says

    April 15, 2017 at 10:35 am

    Right to the point! Very good, precise message. Thanks for sharing it with us!

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  24. Elizabeth O. says

    April 15, 2017 at 10:51 am

    This is very deep and can be interpreted in so many ways. Upon reading it though, I felt how much the world is going through these days. Bombing and shooting and hate and death… everywhere. It’s sad and heartbreaking.

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  25. Michelle Waller says

    April 15, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    This is such an amazing and powerful quote! Did you write this? If so you are an amazing writer.

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  26. Adrianne Betz says

    April 15, 2017 at 6:26 pm

    This is a very deep poem. It’s short but holds so much meaning.

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  27. Louise Bishop says

    April 15, 2017 at 6:27 pm

    Wow, this hit me hard. What an amazing piece.

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  28. Wendy Polisi says

    April 15, 2017 at 7:00 pm

    What a deep and thought-provoking piece. Really makes you stop and think.

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  29. Emily says

    April 15, 2017 at 10:23 pm

    I wish this poem was not so true. It is beautifully written and so simple.

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  30. wendy says

    April 16, 2017 at 9:46 am

    What a great poem! It hits home in so many ways.

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  31. Vishal Vashisht says

    April 16, 2017 at 5:08 pm

    This poem reminds me of Michael Jackson’s couple songs i.e. They don’t really care about us and Heal the world”.

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  32. Echo says

    April 17, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    This poem is so me right now. Such a deep, deep expression!
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  33. Amanda Love says

    April 18, 2017 at 12:43 pm

    It feels as if the world is bleeding because of everything that we keep throwing at it. I understand that getting along isn’t easy but man, why have we given up on trying.

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  34. Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says

    April 18, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    I write my own poetry (which I never share) in my journal. I appreciate poetry of every kind as well. This is beautiful.

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  35. Marielle Altenor says

    April 19, 2017 at 12:37 am

    What a beautiful poem. I find it to be the perfect fit for Earth Month!

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  36. Angela Milnes says

    April 19, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    Beautiful poem. We really love the true meaning of Easter in our family and this poem makes you think of the true meaning behind Easter.

    Angela x
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