suffering as.

i longed to fast forward through this
day
to skip experiencing suffering of any kind
yours
mine
ours
and now
after that was not ever a choice
and walking each step through this
painful path
we have chosen
and shedding each careful tear
with deep aching inside of a
now bigger heart,
i know.
i know that suffering is a gift of its
own.
it allows us the opportunity to
grow in an uncomfortable new way
to learn
to reflect
to move on
to cherish
and to love
again.
it brings power in it's ability to
change us forever.
suffering is real
it must not be skipped over
it's indelible mark
bleeds and rips through us
but in doing so
makes us who we are.
more.
every moment.
we must understand this
and accept this.