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Sacred Pause

By: Christi Ortiz

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When I am attacked,
what do I gain by lashing back?
Retaliation only fuels the fire
Vengeance only prolongs the war

If I wait
this space gives me a chance
to choose my response
rather than
rash reaction
This pause
enables me
to accept what is
and allow compassion
to bloom

Christi Ortiz
Christi Ortiz
Christi Ortiz is a licensed marriage and family therapist by profession and a poet by passion.  She enjoys trying to put to words to that which is wordless and give voice to the dynamic and wild spiritual journey called life. She lives in Spokane with her husband and two children, Emmanuel and Grace. She loves the outdoors and meditating in the early mornings which gives rise to her poetry.

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