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Releasing the Damaged Past

It seems like evil’s done All the heartache bestowed I should be calm here Let everything take its course And say a heartfelt good-bye Russell Sivey

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Don Johnson

Date: 11/18/2011 4:30:00 PM

let go, forgive does work for me, not easy did as said, shove the bludgers out of mind, and they no longer live, bye by made up his bed:)

Tim B

Date: 11/17/2011 1:28:00 PM

Russell, well said my friend. Sometimes letting things take their course and waving goodbye is for the best. Other times, we must fight, the key is knowing when. Great poem.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/17/2011 10:56:00 AM

Your poem touches me in a personal way, Russell. With my illness I do remain calm and know that nature will take its course. Still, I keep praying that evil will be vanquished from our society. I know -- just dreaming. Very thought-provoking tanka, Russell! Love, Carolyn

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 11/17/2011 7:21:00 AM

Last line is the best solution when things can't be changed. I identify with this Russ, you said something important here.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/17/2011 6:52:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your work this morn..Reads like something bad happened in one's life..I hope just a write about a topic..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara