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Sour Grapes

I know the words you use to slander me. Your slurs mar your own virtue, not my hue. You slam to smear cloud fuzz on your heart’s plea that once upon a joy, sought my “I do.” We loved with our best try for many years, We merged a child whose sweet melts both our hearts, Plus, we shared life’s high feels and lowdown sears. Our past lacks sense when you throw verbal darts. Our kind son does not know that pride-wounds speak, but well knows ache thus aimed by slams you throw. In time, our child will view your mind as weak and prone to fed truth’s seeds to lies you grow. You spew sour grapes with each ill voiced broadcast. Please, spread not tart to false mark our joined past. ... CayCay Jennings August 18, 2018 howmanysyllables.com

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Robert Lindley

Date: 8/31/2018 6:03:00 AM

When others issue vicious lies about you they do harm, but the greater harm done will be upon them when they are judged, as every human one day will be my friend. Sad that you have had to endure this along with your son.. A fav.. this fine poem obviously came from a loving mother's heart that has been so egregiously wronged.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/30/2018 4:54:00 PM

Hello Cay Cay, sour grapes....yes I got that from my father. reading this brought this to mind. The past is gone ... he should live for today. Have a nice evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/31/2018 3:36:00 PM

Yes i do agree some people do hide their emotions behind sour grapes.I also appreciate you as well. have a nice day my friend.

Caycay Jennings
Date: 8/30/2018 7:59:00 PM

You are right, live for today, but also all people should absorb their honest emotions and grow from them, I think. Some hid their emotions behind 'sour grapes', huh? Thanks for commenting, I appreciate you. All the best ... CayCay

Anisha Dutta

Date: 8/25/2018 10:14:00 PM

Life is like that. What seems sweet turns sour when tasted. I think, you are bold n strong. Mostly human nature is beyond rectification or control. Better to ignore n discard. Self esteem to honor. Love. All the best.

Caycay Jennings
Date: 8/30/2018 7:59:00 PM

I value your wise comments, Anisha, and thank you for them. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/21/2018 7:00:00 AM

Heartfelt emotional write CayCay...we all have some sour grapes in our lives...love & light my friend...hope all is good...^WW^

John Gondolf

Date: 8/20/2018 10:35:00 AM

Nicely written, CayCay, best of luck in the contest. John

Caycay Jennings
Date: 8/20/2018 2:27:00 PM

Hiddy, hey, John! Thank you very much. I'm thinking I'll find a gem of an entry on your page(s)! I know the read will be worth my trip over to your place. Be well, be blessed ... CayCay

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/19/2018 8:23:00 PM

This has a sincerity that I think must have been felt at one time. I always say to parents, "the children need to love both of you. If you do nothing else for your children, please allow them to do that."

Caycay Jennings
Date: 8/20/2018 2:34:00 PM

You echo what I believe but there was a time when I didn't realize some people didn't realize that. The sentiments are indeed a truth as born after divorcing Kyle's Father over 2 decades ago, but regrettably they still exist as does his demeaning of me in our son's ear (my son is 33 and still with me because he is special needs.) It isn't me but Kyle whose born layers of emotional confusion and hurt. Dad in Texas/us Virginia. Chatty today I am & soon message send u I will. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/19/2018 1:53:00 PM

wow, drawing on your life to do this. I need to sit down and just THINK of how to relate this to something in my own life. I enjoyed the way you made this personal and I hope to be able to do the same. I will walk my dog in about half an hour. soupmail.

Caycay Jennings
Date: 8/20/2018 2:39:00 PM

This is based on Kyle's Dad and his wife, and their constant put downs about me to Kyle as made before and after they attend their Mormon church 'religiously' (phone/email, etc.) So glad they are in Texas where I can bless them and ignore them, both! Stuart doesn't know he sometimes makes Kyle cry - I get that part of his reactions. Love ya ... CayCay

Arturo Michael

Date: 8/19/2018 7:37:00 AM

Emotions well expressed...strong and affirmatively...All the best CayCay

Caycay Jennings
Date: 8/20/2018 2:40:00 PM

And I strongly affirm that I meant every word! Hey, Arturo - hope all is well with you. I thank you for your comments and Soup presence. Poery hugs ... CayCay

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/19/2018 5:12:00 AM

A wonderful poignant piece CayCay! It speaks of past sorrows that take much time to heal. Beautifully composed my friend! You are up early. I'm up really late! Have a lovely Sunday! : ) xxoo

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/18/2018 11:32:00 PM

Oh great write, I hope this is only for a contest! The only grapes I like are the ones that come in a wine bottle!!! :)