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Gnawing Resentment

He gnawed on his resentment In public and alone Like a dog he kept on worrying The marrow from the bone Till he gave himself an ulcer Till his teeth got small and stumpy Till other dogs said, Hang on, Fang You’re starting to look grumpy He wouldn’t leave the thing alone Just wouldn’t let it lie Time to put the bone down, Fido Go on, try by Gail

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White Wolf

Date: 9/27/2016 11:46:00 PM

Well done, all that I have read of yours I like. Look forward to reading more.

Gail Foster
Date: 10/5/2016 4:25:00 AM

Thank you, Rick. I confess that this one was written with mischievous intent. Resentment causes so many problems, mainly to the person who is experiencing it. Not a healthy feeling to hold on to. All the best to you.

Emile Pinet

Date: 10/26/2015 7:16:00 PM

That was funny, and just human enough to be easily relatable, Your words where enchanting and you pulled off a great bit of poetry. Emile.

Gail Foster
Date: 10/27/2015 3:41:00 AM

Thank you, Emile, I am so glad you enjoyed my poem. I've learned a bit of a lesson with this one in that I very nearly caused some trouble with it...All the best to you and thank you for commenting x