A Moment in Time
Life is a series of moments
Snapshots of memories
that shape and define us
One moment in time can forever
change us
transform us and redirect who we will
become
The following poem is about one such moment in time that forever changed my brother.
A Moment in Time
Curiostity compelled him to climb
up the drawers one at a time
What was in that pot upon the stove?
He just wanted to see
And that one moment in time
forever changed who he'd be
Boiling water burned his tender skin
creating scars inside that would never mend
Little boy toddler of two
when the pain became too much for you
you disappeared inside
where it was safe and
someone braver come and took your place
The brave one has locked you away
along with the painful memories of
that day
His lies still haunt you because
he promised to take away your pain
He said he would be your friend
Then he stripped you of your memories
and left you numb instead
I know this story seems sad my friend
but it is not the end
for there is One who
can heal the scars within
At just the right moment in time
God will send His light to shine
and set my brother free
changing forever who he was meant to be
Kathy Overholt 2011
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