I Set It Down

I Set It Down

A Poem by Mary
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Sometimes grudges, past hurts are nurtured as if they are our children. We name them and hold them dear to us. But what happens when one is lost?

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I set it down

just a second ago…

that Grudge I’ve been holding...

now where did it go?

 

It’s not in my Baggage

of Past Hurt and Pain.

nor is it in Pride.

Is it hiding In_Sane?

 

Without it I just won’t

know what to do

on that some-day day

when I bump into you.

 

I might have to accept

that this is the end

of the heart-to-heart combat

of used-to-be friends.

© 2012 Mary


Author's Note

Mary
still a WIP, comments welcome

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first of all, it is promising that you initially set down that grudge. secondly, the fact that you seem to have lost it is pure poetry...this write is very imaginative and quite well thought out. a lesson for life's better values encompassed within a very poignant and clever prose. well done!

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Mary

11 Years Ago

Thanks, Quinn. It's pointless to stay angry when one has forgotten what the fight was about,eh? I've.. read more
quinfinn

11 Years Ago

time and love are more precious than all the world's treasures combined. you are welcome, Mary



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wow mary,,i liked that a lot!! if we all could,,,or would,,,do that. life would be so much better!

Posted 12 Years Ago


Mary

12 Years Ago

thanks, Mandy. forgiveness is a strange thing, we think we do it to release others, yet we find tha.. read more
brilliant,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,loved it

Posted 12 Years Ago


Mary

12 Years Ago

thank you, Wilderness
I set her down at the rivers edge, why are you still caring her?. A little faith gos a long ways. I love the reflection of it in your poem.

Posted 12 Years Ago


Mary

12 Years Ago

thank you, it was very healing to write
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There is a wonderful peace in letting go. I loved this :)

Posted 12 Years Ago


Mary

12 Years Ago

Thanks. It was healing to write
Leave it as it is... as it came to you... that sudden realisation and the possibility of closure

Well constructed... insightful

Posted 12 Years Ago


Mary

12 Years Ago

Thank you. I edited it the day after i posted and i'm satisfied with it now.
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Pax
sad reality, yup i agree a grudge grows like little children. They grow and grow until it explode.

Posted 12 Years Ago


Mary

12 Years Ago

True, but then sometimes we forget what created the grudge in the first place, eh? Thank you for you.. read more
Pax

12 Years Ago

yeah,as it grow we forgot the very reason why is it there. Your welcome
very well put...I am a great lover...AND user of the rhyming form of poetry and it works perfectly here...Both amusing and compelling..great stuff

Posted 12 Years Ago


Mary

12 Years Ago

Thank you. Sometimes we forget why we are supposed to dislike someone, perhaps that's why, hehe
The emotion is strong in this poem. Letting go of hurt, betrayal and the failings of other people can be the hardest thing to do. The last stanza says so much and you've worked in the flow and imagery very nicely! Great writing!

Posted 12 Years Ago


Mary

12 Years Ago

thanks so much for your thoughtful review. I really enjoyed writing this one.
I find the poem delightful in form and engaging in content, relevant in its message, and its smooth lighthearted flow just adds impact to its theme. The title is most appropriate and perfect with the graphics that goes with the poem. Brilliant work!

Posted 12 Years Ago


Mary

12 Years Ago

Thanks so much fod your thoughtful review. Honestly, it felt good to write
Great message and speaks to the heart about letting go of the "baggage".

Posted 12 Years Ago



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