Judy Ball Poet I do not know?

A Cleansing Rite After a Fight

Whenever we fight,
It seems we lose sight,
Too much diverts our vision;

So we hurl our slurs,
Dig deep with our spurs,
Invectives make incisions;

So I leave the house.
Away from my spouse,
Go breathe the clean air, calm down;

Find solace within,
The comp'ny of friends,
In them acceptance abounds.

In their quiet gaze,
I find peace and grace,
The release is tangible.

Out in the clean air,
I can shed my cares,
Alone with my animals.

                           Judy Ball



For Alouette Your Cleansing Rite Contest by Nette Onclaud

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Jack Horne October 9, 2011 at 8:37 AM Yes, there's nothing as calming as being with pets! Judy Ball October 9, 2011 at 9:58 AM Thanks so much Jack. I totally agree. God Bless, JB

Caryl Ramsdale September 7, 2011 at 10:44 AM Congratulations on your placement in the "ALOUTTE YOUR CLEANSING RITE" poetry contest sponsored by nette onclaud. CR Judy Ball October 9, 2011 at 10:00 AM Thanks so much Caryl. God Bless, JB

Dr.Ram Mehta September 6, 2011 at 6:47 PM Contratulations on the win in the contest,Judy

Tony Lane September 6, 2011 at 1:07 PM congratulations Judy I don't think you're the only 1 in that boat. Tony Judy Ball September 6, 2011 at 1:26 PM Thanks Tony, God Bless, JB

Carol Sunshine Brown September 6, 2011 at 11:05 AM Congratulations on your placement in Nette's contest Judy. Love, Carol Judy Ball September 6, 2011 at 1:33 PM Thanks Carol. God Bless, JB

Lee Ramage September 6, 2011 at 12:31 AM Great poem, animals are really good listeners. Well done, congratulations on your win. Lee Judy Ball September 6, 2011 at 12:33 AM Thanks so much Lee. God Bless, JB

John Freeman September 5, 2011 at 10:58 PM Congratulations Judy on your fine poetry's win, Agape, Moses Judy Ball September 6, 2011 at 12:10 AM Thanks John. God Bless, JB

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 5, 2011 at 6:07 PM WAY TO GO JUDY.. BIG CONGRATS ON YOUR FINE WIN IN ALOUETTE POETRY CONTEST LUV.. SUPER DUPER WRITE ..LUV.. Judy Ball September 6, 2011 at 12:16 AM Thanks so much Linda. God Bless, JB

Jack Horne September 5, 2011 at 3:56 PM Many congrats on all your wins, Judy : ) Judy Ball September 5, 2011 at 3:59 PM Thanks so much Jack. God Bless, JB

David Williams September 5, 2011 at 3:29 PM hey Judy congrats on your superb win..David Judy Ball September 5, 2011 at 4:02 PM Thanks so much david. God Bless, JB

John Loving Iii August 24, 2011 at 8:05 PM sounds like you lost the argument. jhl John Loving Iii August 24, 2011 at 8:11 PM but then again , no, if i had to find my wife i would be worried. and that is my love for her that i would bother myself and make my hair turn grey. thinking of weather if she will return or not. seperated by my pride and her's what will we do secretley loving each other still? Judy Ball August 24, 2011 at 8:10 PM Depends on how you look at it. I usually say my husband is someone's maiden aunt reincarnated. lol God Bless, JB

Elizabeth Wesley August 23, 2011 at 11:20 PM Hi Judy! Sometimes the animals are the only ones who understand. A very neat verse that packs a wallop of a message. Judy Ball August 24, 2011 at 5:09 PM Thanks so much Liz. Had to change the wording a bit from the real poem for the contest to fit the form. God Bless, JB

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 23, 2011 at 10:03 PM well not only wise way to avoid a bigger confrontation but cavorting with animals is a favorite thing of mine too Judy.. excellent ritual luv..good luck in this neat contest.. I must work on my entry tonight... Judy Ball August 24, 2011 at 5:34 PM Thanks so much Linda. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Russell Sivey August 23, 2011 at 6:09 PM This is a really good write! I also enjoy communion with the four legged friends! There's a special consolation with them that you can't take for granted--they look at you with those innocent eyes, you know what I mean!! Great poem Judy!! Judy Ball August 23, 2011 at 6:09 PM Thanks Sara. The real poem is a little different because I had to change the wording for syllable count. God Bless, JB

Sara Kendrick August 23, 2011 at 5:59 PM Good one that speaks of the problems that can come into our homes and how the pets in that home will quietly listen without saying anything back..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Sara Judy Ball August 23, 2011 at 6:11 PM Thanks Sara. The real poem I wrote is a little different because I had to change the wording a bit for syllable count. God Bless, JB