There’s a darkness in this room now. The taint spreads from the corner. The window through which you violated my sanctuary. You oozed your way in, desperate, thieving.
You snatched memories from my shelves, cruel in your careless swipes and disregard. Your selfish desire.
You linger even after you sprint away from the crime. Your greedy hands pilfer the happiness from my mind. I can feel you staring, a faceless shadow.
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You don’t realize how much of a violation it is until it’s your home that’s broken into. It was only amazing support from family and friends that got me out of the strange funk I was in after it happened.
But if he was so desperate to break into a house and steal, then he must be at a low point in his life.
The sentimental value was the hardest blow. Items I can always replace.
But his actions will follow him for the rest of his life. And with these thoughts, the anger drains. And all I can do now is hope that he finds a better path.
I am so sorry for you. He stole your refuge, he stole your peace. Truly, I am sorry for you.
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Thank you so much for your support. I’ll definitely get through this!
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May he find a path to lasting joy. I’m glad your anger has drained, as carrying it can be a heavy burden that makes it much harder to achieve lasting joy.
Russ.
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It is not worth hanging on to such negativity. Thank you for your support!
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I always feel strange ‘liking’ a post like this 🙂 I’m glad you weren’t hurt, and agree with your perspective wholeheartedly.
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Heh, well I did post the poem partly for entertainment purposes as well. Thank you for the concern and support =]. It’s great to know I’m heading in the right direction.
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It is so frightening to suffer a violation like that. I’m so glad you weren’t hurt. You must be a strong and special person to have found the courage to have dealt with the situation as you have. Good luck.
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It is scary. I’m still scared when I leave the house. But the support I have is amazing, and they’ve helped me so much. Without them I wouldn’t be this strong.
Thank you for your caring and supportive words!
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It’s a huge testament to yourself that in the midst of the maelstrom, there’s a part of you that sees his darker shadow dogging him. I’m really sorry you had to go through that, I can only imagine the road to getting over it is a bumpy one.
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Thank you. It took some serious conversations and thinking to accept the fact that it wasn’t personal, and it’s easier on myself if I try and understand his situation. Thank you for your support!
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I’m sorry to hear that happened, but I think this is really beautifully written.
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Thank you =]. Had to make something good out of a bad situation!
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That’s great to find a way to be so positive! Not easy to do after something like that happens.
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My parents went through this a few months back. The whole thing was so surreal, walking through their house with stuff missing and thrown about. I’m glad you’re okay, and have such wonderful support.
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I’m so sorry to hear that. I hope they’re doing okay. Thank you for your support, and I’m glad you enjoyed reading it! =]
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Strangely, I felt an initial compulsion to write a piece of fiction inspired by this, from the point of view of a thief, trying to apologize for his deeds. But I couldn’t justify it, couldn’t make it right, seeing how it impacted you. I am so sorry for your losses, and hope they catch the culprit.
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I’m glad my piece was able to inspire new ideas. And I thank you for your restraint. I know it’s not easy. Your concern is really heartwarming. I think it would actually be good for me to read and/or write something from his perspective. I’m not sure if I’m ready yet, but one day I will be and it will help me completely let it go. If you do end up writing one, please send me the link. I would love to read it!
Thank you for your support =]. Cheers!
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Tell ya what…if you ever feel ready, I’ll write it for you. Till then, ideas can simmer!
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That sounds perfect =]. Thank you! 😀
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It is difficult to get past such a violation. The negative emotions can linger for a long time. I find it best to channel my anger into a plan to reduce my risk without becoming obsessed with it. Those small adjustments give you back some of the control the thief stole from you. Otherwise, Willy and I are very thankful you weren’t harmed physically in the process.
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I’m definitely trying to turn my anger around into something useful. It was hard at first, but it’s definitely getting there. Thank you so much for your support. I know that one day I’ll regain the confidence and security I used to have.
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It’s amazing how you can forgive someone after he’d violated you like that, and, he didn’t just take materials (replaceable things) from you, he’d taken something ELSE that’s MORE important, and you’re still forgiving toward him, you really have a huge heart there.
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I feel like forgiving him helps me let go, and reduce the negativity that lingers within me. I don’t want those negative emotions to take over my life. I need to let it go, learn from this, and move on.
Thank you so much for your support and caring words.
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Reblogged this on All About My Thoughts and commented:
Kindness Toward Someone Who’d Hurt You, Very Empathic Indeed…
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The illustration is lovely
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Thank you! My second form of catharsis. Portraying what I see every time I look at the window.
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Well two forms of catharsis is better than one, I suppose 🙂 ,
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A thief does so much more than steal… It’s what lingers once he left that’s worst…
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It is definitely the hardest part to overcome.
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A terrible experience indeed. Thank you for visiting my blog–it’s the easiest way for me to become acquainted with other good writers.
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It was my pleasure! I hope you enjoy my writing!
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Hey, great writing…and you have an awesomely forgiving attitude!
Did you do your artwork using Chinese or Japanese ink…? It’s neat.
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Thank you!
It’s actually watercolour, though I held it like one would a Chinese brush, and used some similar techniques for strokes. I’m glad you like it!
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I know the feeling as i have been in the same boat twice. So I move away from that town. Hope you will recover from this bad experience and love the painting you have done it is awesome like a Chinese painting.
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I’m sorry to hear that! That must have been so tough, especially having to move away.
Thank you for your support! And I’m glad you like the painting. I used a bit of a Chinese style with my brush strokes =].
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Yea, it is tough and it take time to get use to the new place and people. I am lucky to live in a small village now where the neighbours look after one another.
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That was powerful. I hope you find solace soon enough.
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Thank you!
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Powerful.
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Thank you!
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You took an awful event and twisted it into beauty with your words. You amaze me.
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Thank you! It’s still hard to let go completely, but I’m working on it =].
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Are you certain it was a “he” ? I have experienced “her” stealing from me more often. Although that is in more of an emotional sense 😛
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Heh, he was spotted from behind, and definitely male. Emotional thefts are terrible too. Hope all is well now!
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Palpable aura to this… how well I relate to. Potent language created a strong sense of violation.
Sharonlee
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Thank you. I hope you continue to enjoy my posts!
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I’m sure I will.
Peace & Blessings
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A violation is a violation. I’m so sorry! But you wrote about it beautifully.
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Thank you! 😀
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I like you have had this happen many years ago and felt the same type of reaction. Many of my losses were trinkets from family and friends, but they were treasured by me. I’m sorry you had to go through this too. The anger will pass but not the sense of loss of those cherished trinkets.
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It’s so hard when it’s sentimental value. Definitely difficult to let go. Thank you for your support!
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A well written piece. I enjoyed it. Thank you for your follow.
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Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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A powerful piece of writing — the impact of the thief’s action is so clearly expressed. I love the fact that you realized that the thief’s actions came from the place of suffering.
When you see with the eyes of compassion, healing begins. There are some ways to cleanse a space of the negative energy imprints left by such a violation. Denise Linn is one author who explains some of these methods. I send you healing and cleansing light.
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I agree. My attitude began to change when I started to consider his situation.
Thank you so much for your support. It brought a big smile and a light heart.
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Reading this brought back to my remembrance when my home was broken into. I didn’t have an alarm because I felt safe. After that I had one installed and that night I accidentally set it off and almost gad a heart attack until I realized it was me. Thanks for sharing how you took a negative and turned it into a positive when you wanted the intruder to find a better life. Blessings.
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I’ve heard that house alarms can be troublesome like that. Thank you for reading and sharing!
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