Why is it So Hard to Say Goodbye to the Trauma of Yesterday

Here lies our trauma, buried deep,
In shadows where the wounded weep.
Transforming memories, releasing the storms
as we bid farewell to all negative norms.
In silent whispers, scars may speak,
But strength in healing, we shall seek.
The past, a ghost no longer bound,
In love and light, new paths are found.
From ashes rise, a phoenix soars,
To distant skies, through open doors.
In hearts where sorrow once tore,
Butterflies explore through Loving More.
So now we stand, unchained and free,
Birthing Butterflies, a new legacy.
Dr. Bruce Purnell

Burying Black Trauma
Black Trauma, In the soil of history, we lay you down,
and bury this heavy, thorned crown.
After four centuries of pain, we release
and become the Butterflies of Love and Peace.
From Point Comfort’s shore to today’s dawn,
Your shadow loomed, but now it’s gone.
Through chains and tears, we bore the weight,
But here we stand to close the gate.
We bury you deep, surrounded by Sage and Long wooden nails,
No longer held by false narratives and history’s tales.
We are now planting Seeds of  Transformation
for every Soul, Community, and Nation.
Our Ancestors’ cries, now whispers fade,
In this sacred earth, their rest is made.
From brokenness, we rise and mend,
Our journey to joy will never end.
In our souls, the light will grow,
As we let the winds of healing blow.
Black Trauma, your time is through,
We reclaim our lives, born anew.
With reverence, we say goodbye,
To the pain that made our spirits sigh.
In unity and love, we find our way,
A brighter path, a brand-new day.
Dr. Bruce Purnell

Published by Dr Bruce Purnell

"Dr. Bruce Purnell, a visionary in the realm of Transformation, Love, and Healing, is the founder and executive director of The Love More Movement, a pioneering non-profit dedicated to fostering a world where Love, Light, Joy, Hope, Peace, Purpose, Liberation, shared-humanity, and Transformation aren't just ideals, but everyday realities. As a proud descendant of Underground Railroad conductors, Freedom Fighters, and Educators, Dr. Purnell's roots deeply intertwine with his lifelong mission of advocating for universal healing and liberation, drawing inspiration from his ancestors' Divine purpose and mission. Through his innovative leadership, Dr. Purnell has established impactful initiatives like Transformative Life Coaches and Healing Leaders, which focuses on healing from past trauma and moving to Transformation through a vibration of Love, and Seniors Offering Unconditional Love (S.O.U.L.), a platform empowering seniors to spread Love, compassion, and wisdom. His cultural movement, The Overground Freeway, states that we will never have physical freedom without mental liberation. A celebrated author, Dr. Purnell has composed 'The Caterpillar's W.E.B. for Transformation: The Wisdom of Elders and Butterflies,' the first in a series of five books that embody his philosophy of Transformation coming through the power of Love, joy, forgiveness, social alchemy, and shared humanity. This influential work mirrors his dedication to creating a more enlightened, healed, loved, and empathetic society.

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