Sometimes I wonder why I write so often
Why I tell the story of my days and share my thoughts
There are many answers of course
Today I read somewhere, It’s the telling that heals
When I talk of sorrow
Some of it leaves
When I talk of tests and trials
They acquire meaning
Sorrow is transformed into joy
Trials transform into lessons learned
Telling heals
That’s why a conversation
With a beloved friend
Is the best medicine for me
Telling heals
Emotion is released
The story that was trapped within
And caused me pain
Can finally leave
So, I’ll tell my story
And you can tell yours
To be healed
To be consoled
And next time you’re listening
To a friend’s story
You know that you are part
Of the healing!
Lida Berghuis
October 29th, 2011
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