Choose To Thrive

By: Adrielle R. Bollin

It is true that Love conquers all   

But not the kind you see on silver screens

The kind that lasts through every trial   

The sort that never fades and never flees

I have seen the vapors left by errant hearts   

And heard the cries of those ripped apart

I've heard the anthem 'I will survive'   

While knowing actually they could thrive

These words sung over and over again   

'I can't live without you' is a lie from dark dens

For though your heart may break in two   

There is a bright hope that you can choose

It does not steal your soul nor torment heart   

It does not need death nor poisonous dart

These lies we hear that revenge is sweet    

Are only sweet toxins giving bitterness license to breed

Do not be deceived my friends and my foes   

Your heart cannot hold these grudges and woes

Forgive your debtors and breakers of hearts    

Purge them instead and feel the weight depart

Let Love enter in and touch all your wounds    

Give Love your heart and give Him room

God who is Love can heal all your hurts    

And He will give more good than any soul deserves