Very poignant. You seem at peace with the world and that is always a good thing.

Ingrid,

this poem should not be taken on face value alone. It speaks of faith and its power to reinstal love that was once misguided.

Bruised kisses bestowed by a loved one...that sent chills through me, a reference to domestic violence, argueably the biggest love crime of all.

Faith can restore all, can't it?

((hugs))

Michael

^^^Michael, the bruised cheeck was a metaphor. Never heard of the kiss of Judas? I was referring to the many times my lover betrayed me and my love for him.

Ingrid, this was really beautiful...I thought it had a serene feeling, a kind of acceptance of love in all its aspects. Very well done.

A Beautiful poem.. Well written & beautifully penned ! 5/5