Scars, the ultimate beauty mark. Thats right; even in our fashion forward world, scars are a wonderful sign. How so?
Scabbed over scars are a sign of healing in wounds. Open weeping wounds allow infections and will continue to putrefy, encouraging infection. Scars can also be a true sign of heroism, as in a wounded soldier, or first responder; those who have paid a high price for you. They can also be a sign of love, like the scars on my Savior’s hands.
Pretty paint hides wounds
Covering hurts with big smiles
True healing shows scars
Poetry and Prose 
Pleasant read, keep up the good writing! 😎
Thanks Inspired, it’s a good day for it
I really like how scars can really be a badge of honor, the beauty of a hero, or maybe even the memory of being saved?
Thanks Bjorn, Memorial Day over here seemed appropriate
So true, those scars are signs of bravery. The ultimate sacrifice of love. Thanks Walter for joining in~
Thank you Grace. Happy Memorial Day!
This is so true, Walter!
Thanks Kim
‘True healing shows scars’ – so very true Walter
Thanks Xenia, healing takes scars
I love your haiku. Scars prove that you are still alive.
For sure Sarah, thanks
I liked how you describe the value of scars and how they are a sign of healing.
Thanks Frank, they are sorely needed
i like the hope in your words Frank, although would suggest mental scars take a longer time to heal…
Anna :o]
Thanks Anna, I understand your error in name. I’ve done the same thing myself. I know at least two people I’ve done that to
Sorry Walter, should have wrote Walter instead of Frank. Big typo. Sorry again.
Anna :o]
Such a positive take on scars – evidence of a life truly lived!
It’s a great life though, Victoria
yes, it is Walter!
Scars are indeed beautiful, they show us what a person fought for and how far they went for it. Thank you so much for reminding us, haiku is beautiful as well!
It seemed like a good day for it
It is!
I love this “Pretty paint hides wounds, covering hurts with big smiles.” It makes me realize we do each other a great service when we allow our flaws to be seen. Great insight, thank you.
I think they see our flaws either way, but transparency heals us
Well done. I think also of the scar I still bear on my knee….and my mother’s gentle touch and reassurance to the small girl I was when I fell.
for sure
Often the scars don’t show, yet still they’re hidden with smiles. Well written.
Thanks Beverly
scars do show we are human and can heal, this was a beautiful haibun
Thank you Single