Fragmentation: poem
FRAGMENTATION
Father, this is private.
I could never tell a soul
Of my heart’s fragmentation
And the need to be made whole;
How the theft of affirmation
And the absence of support
Is transmitted to my mind
As a negative report,
How rejection from the people
That were closest in my life
Could so deeply pierce my heart
And create a lot of strife.
Were it not for words of value
That are spoken in your book
That translate into the blessing
If through spirit eyes I look,
Could I even go on living
With a spirit that’s been crushed,
And the cries within my heart
That despair has served to hush.
Were it not for living presence
Of your Spirit within me,
Through your grace and lovingkindness,
Could I ‘ere begin to see
That I’m loved beyond all measure
And although I can’t conceive
There’s a plan and greater purpose
For the trials, I believe.
I believe because you’ve told me
And I know you cannot lie,
And therein lies my sustenance,
My comfort and my high.
-by Mary Jane Gonzales
Inspiration Scripture: “Let us hold fast to the profession of our faith without wavering (for He is faithful who promised).” HEBREWS 10:23 (TMB)
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Guest Contributor, Mary Jane Gonzales began writing poetry, music, and crafting over 20 years ago when her harrowing journey with a chronic neuropathic pain disease, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome / RSD began. Now, she is a published author of several books, pillar in the chronic pain community, and continues to share her story, struggles, and faith journey to shine a light to help others. Her book In the Blink of an Eye is quite popular in the pain community, and her newest book, Poetic Devotions for those in Pain is a personal favorite of mine. Today, I am so honored to feature Mary Jane Gonzales’s “Fragmentation” from her heartfelt book of poetry.
Find her bio and book collection at: PoetMaryJaneGonzales.tateauthor.com
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Posted on November 19, 2014, in Christian, Guest Bloggers, Jane Gonzales, Poetry and tagged Bible poem, Broken Heart poem, christian, Christian poetry for pain, chronic pain poetry, CRPS poetry, Eye on fire art, Fragmentation Poem, Mary Jane Gonzales, Personal pain poetry, poem about RSD, Poem by guestblogger, Poetic Devotions for those in Pain, Poetry and Praise, poetry by Mary Jane Gonzales, RSD poem. Bookmark the permalink. 6 Comments.
aBodyofHope 
Thank you for featuring Mary Jane’s poem. She writes so beautifully and I (along with many people who live with chronic pain as you have mentioned) can identify with her thoughts. ” The need to be made whole and theft of affirmation” ring so true for me. But it has hope which is so enduring-moreso than our own bodies at times. Thank you to both of you for this post.
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Thank you Kathleen! I couldn’t agree more.
Mary Jane Gonzales is such an example for me personally. Her writings have really guided me through a critical time in my life. I’m so glad to hear you feel the same. Thank you for stopping by.
I hope you have a happy, memorable Thanksgiving.
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I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family as well. 🙂
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Thank you, Mary, for featuring my poem and for all that you do for awareness. It’s such an honor to be included in your blog. And thank you to Kathleen, as well, as that is the very reason I write, so that others will know they are not alone.
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Jane Gonzales,
I am honored to have your work featured here on my blog. I just love this poem!
Thank you so much for giving your permission. And thank you, always, for sharing your personal collection of prayers with others so we may be blessed by your journey and your strong faith.
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Mary,
I love how God sends encouragement to us and through us, and how we’re blessed by each other. I’m so glad to be walking this road together with you and so many others who edify (one another)..
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