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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

Date: 10/9/2011 8:37:00 AM

Yes, there's nothing as calming as being with pets!

Judy Ball
Date: 10/9/2011 9:58:00 AM

Thanks so much Jack. I totally agree. God Bless, JB

Caryl Ramsdale

Date: 9/7/2011 10:44:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in the "ALOUTTE YOUR CLEANSING RITE" poetry contest sponsored by nette onclaud. CR

Judy Ball
Date: 10/9/2011 10:00:00 AM

Thanks so much Caryl. God Bless, JB

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/6/2011 6:47:00 PM

Contratulations on the win in the contest,Judy

Tony Lane

Date: 9/6/2011 1:07:00 PM

congratulations Judy I don't think you're the only 1 in that boat. Tony

Judy Ball
Date: 9/6/2011 1:26:00 PM

Thanks Tony, God Bless, JB

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/6/2011 11:05:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in Nette's contest Judy. Love, Carol

Judy Ball
Date: 9/6/2011 1:33:00 PM

Thanks Carol. God Bless, JB

Lee Ramage

Date: 9/6/2011 12:31:00 AM

Great poem, animals are really good listeners. Well done, congratulations on your win. Lee

Judy Ball
Date: 9/6/2011 12:33:00 AM

Thanks so much Lee. God Bless, JB

John Freeman

Date: 9/5/2011 10:58:00 PM

Congratulations Judy on your fine poetry's win, Agape, Moses

Judy Ball
Date: 9/6/2011 12:10:00 AM

Thanks John. God Bless, JB

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 9/5/2011 6:07:00 PM

WAY TO GO JUDY.. BIG CONGRATS ON YOUR FINE WIN IN ALOUETTE POETRY CONTEST LUV.. SUPER DUPER WRITE ..LUV..

Judy Ball
Date: 9/6/2011 12:16:00 AM

Thanks so much Linda. God Bless, JB

Jack Horne

Date: 9/5/2011 3:56:00 PM

Many congrats on all your wins, Judy : )

Judy Ball
Date: 9/5/2011 3:59:00 PM

Thanks so much Jack. God Bless, JB

David Williams

Date: 9/5/2011 3:29:00 PM

hey Judy congrats on your superb win..David

Judy Ball
Date: 9/5/2011 4:02:00 PM

Thanks so much david. God Bless, JB

John Loving Iii

Date: 8/24/2011 8:05:00 PM

sounds like you lost the argument. jhl

John Loving Iii
Date: 8/24/2011 8:11:00 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
Date: 8/24/2011 8:10:00 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

Date: 8/23/2011 11:20:00 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
Date: 8/24/2011 5:09:00 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

Date: 8/23/2011 10:03:00 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
Date: 8/24/2011 5:34:00 PM

Thanks so much Linda. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Russell Sivey

Date: 8/23/2011 6:09:00 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
Date: 8/23/2011 6:09:00 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

Date: 8/23/2011 5:59:00 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
Date: 8/23/2011 6:11:00 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