The Bending Load
Healing Harvest: The Bending Load Unveiled
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She had two brothers, they went to war
She had two brothers, both went to war
She did not know exactly what they were fighting for
She was uncertain about the cause they were fighting for
Finally, neither ever made it back
Neither brother returned from the war
But working hard all day, helped to forget
Engaging in hard work helped her cope and forget
She found a good man and they fell in love
She found a good man, and they fell in love
Went to church asked for blessings from above
They sought blessings from above through church
They ran a small farm, despite all the lack
Despite challenges, they ran a small farm
It was a good life, let’s say not too bad
Life was good, although not without difficulties
It takes a lifetime to get over
Overcoming the loss of her brothers takes a lifetime
But it’s alright to let it go
It's acceptable to let go and move forward
Since the conclusion they were all bereaved
All were bereaved after a tragic conclusion
The first boy inside, he never breathed
The first son did not survive, never took a breath
A later-born girl, they could give a name
A later-born girl received a name
Who knew that in close embrace it’s hard to frame
Intimacy is challenging in the shadow of grief
It takes a lifetime to get over
Healing from the pain takes a lifetime
But it’s alright to let it go
It's acceptable to release the burden and move on
Come and pull down the enclosure
Encouraging to dismantle emotional barriers
Mellow out the bending load
Relax and ease the burden on the heart
Growing body and growing ambitions
Growing physically and aspiring for more
Suite the needs like sleepwalking
Meeting needs effortlessly, like sleepwalking
To a sacred place there’s no access
Access to a sacred place is restricted
For the smallest trance of naughtiness
No tolerance for even a hint of mischievousness
It takes a lifetime to get over
Recovery from grief is a lifelong process
But it’s alright to let it go
Letting go is a valid and necessary step
Come and pull down the enclosure
Encouraging to break down emotional barriers
Mellow out the bending load
Alleviate the emotional burden
I am one of those that was born after it all
The speaker is a post-war generation individual
Sometimes somewhere underneath still it seems to sprawl
Memories of the past still linger beneath the surface
It takes a lifetime to get over
Healing from profound loss takes a lifetime
But it’s alright to let it go
Acceptance and moving forward are part of the journey
Come and pull down the enclosure
Encouragement to break down emotional barriers
Mellow out the bending load
Relax and ease the burden on the heart
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