Troubled soul of man.

Even if the guilt

does not produce

shame as it should.

The conscience having

been hardened against

such a delicate touch.

The guilt itself 

will insure that

there is no peace.

No waking peace

and no peace in sleep.

Guilt

the unseen

unheard 

barely perceived

often denied

monster

that brings

tribulation 

and anguish

upon and unto

the restless spirit

and troubled soul of man. 

Reviews

[ANTO]

I enjoyed this poem Huw.
Guilt can be seen as a curse - it can be seen as a gift. It gifts those transgressed against by denying a calm mind to the transgressors. Its not obvious right away that it has been given - many here in Ireland who committed atrocities have, years later, taken their own lives. Was it due to guilt? The families of those hurt and killed Im sure think it was. And yet some who are known to have done worse can sleep soundly. Guilt is a fickle judge with a selective memory.

[Huw]

Thanks ANTO
The shame that accompanies guilt caused Adam to hide. Fortunately guilt can be dealt with and wiped away. A young man who knew me for many years once sat down beside me and said, don't give me any religious nonsense Huw just tell me what it feels like''. I immediately answered, ''There is no guilt''. He walked off repeating the words no guilt, no guilt and shaking his head at the very thought of it.
I'd been converted about 4 weeks prior to this and it was the talk and amazement of the Town that a man as notorious as me could me saved. I'm a fellow Celt Anto so it's a pleasure sharing with you.

[ANTO]

Its a pleasure to meet you Huw. Thanks for sharing that story my friend. The strongest person to come out of the troubles in my mind is the man who held his daughters hand as she died after a bomb. he said within days that he had forgiven those who did it. He became a much revered rep of the people and a well respected Senator of Ireland. A real inspiration.