tough to chew

I heard this song and I had to write.

Tough

times I chewed on
more gristle
than meat
charred and rotted
there wasn't enough spice
to mask the odour
or enough ale
to choke it down,
you thought
you'd make it
hard for me.

but tough times
don't last,

I do.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Madalyn Beck]

Oh, hey. I'm back now. And I LOVE this, darling!! I've missed your pen! xo :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Glad to see you, and thank you.

[Baby Ricochet]

Great ending. Good job KL

[Lyn Anderson]

thanks a lot, I appreciate it

[Pryde Foltz]

but tough times
don't last,

I do.

Meow … you are one tough kitty. I love it:)

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks as always

[Matching Socks]

Yes!
Nothing cynical in this one.
Just strength and courage.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks. I was inspired by the song.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

outlasting the tough times...and the wrong partners...

some more tender meat to savor...a bit of peace and contentment.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[redzone]

KL, may he choke on even the idea of making it tough on you.. you my friend have taught us all that we do not ever ever have to live with abuse... are you giving lessons for that "toughness dance"... sign me up... ;0)

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. Your kind words ever inspire me.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Scarf that fat down then spit it in the face of the one trying to give you and emotional heart attack by clogging your arteries with hurt and lies.

[Lyn Anderson]

Very good, I like that, thank you.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are very welcome :)

[Rene Salinas]

Yeah digesting what is put infront of us is not easy... Trying to metabolize the experiences and time does not seem to just renew itself does it? It takes efort to go through what is infront of us.

Harrowing.

Thankyou

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you Rene I appreciate it.

[therisa]

Reading your words, KL, I hear a survivor, reminding her abuser that she's stronger and wiser, than he is. Having weathered the storm, he has tossed you, into. Something, I am slowly doing, for myself. Although, there are days, which I struggle to swallow a single bite, without being sick. But I know, I have traveled a great distance, just to reach this point, in my own healing. Thank you, KL, for sharing this part of your healing journey, so far.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for your kindness.

[therisa]

Your welcome, KL. Just returning, what you have shared with me.