I have many scars – some visible only to me.

How can I make them count for something so there’s no further damage?

Physical pain can leave scars, and I have plenty of those –

on elbows, knees, shins, and ankles.

But emotional scars impact the soul – and it’s those invisible scars that helped shape my life.

As a result, I was given extra  measures of understanding, compassion. patience, and love.

Negative emotions are destructive and leave no room for good,

so let me be a vessel that carries more positive than negative.

Let my extra measures be used as a soothing balm

to soften hearts so they echo love and compassion.

I don’t ever want bitterness to steal my goodness.