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A Cross To Bear

If I could play this out for you, If you could see the end, There would be many parts, You would eagerly amend. If I could play this out for you, If you could recognize your pain, Perhaps you would stop the tape, Rewind and start again. Date: 11/20/21 Title Selected: "A Cross to Bear" Sponsor: Edward Ibeh For: This or That Vol 8 Poetry Contest

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James Marshall Goff

Date: 2/19/2022 12:02:00 AM

So sweet!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/19/2022 7:20:00 AM

Hi Jim....thanks. :)Paulette

Ronald D Thompson

Date: 1/2/2022 3:48:00 AM

A unique take on the age old problem that you cannot change the last. So well written Paulette! Ron

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 1/2/2022 7:55:00 AM

Hi Ron, life can be painful sometimes, especially to witness self inflicted pain that advice will not amend. Take Care, Paulette

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/22/2021 3:39:00 AM

Sometimes if we could see the end of our journey, we would definitely choose a different road to go to avoid those crosses but alas we can't go back only forward. I enjoyed reading your work. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Your visit to my page was uplifting. Sara

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 11/22/2021 7:56:00 AM

Truly, “if we could see the end” of where the journey we are on is taking us, not accepting the hard advice, surely is tragic for some. Thanks for stopping by Sara. Blessings, Paulette

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 11/21/2021 9:00:00 AM

A rather good write Paulette, with nice rhyme and flow too. Have a great weekend, Gordon

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 11/21/2021 9:14:00 AM

Thank you Gordon! You also have a nice weekend. Blessings, Paulette

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 11/21/2021 2:36:00 AM

Unique poem on theme of contest. I enjoyed this piece enormously...Delice

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 11/21/2021 8:12:00 AM

Hello again, Delice~glad you enjoyed this piece. It is certainly "A Cross to Bear" when one is deaf to critical but loving advice. Blessings, Paulette

Debra L Brown

Date: 11/20/2021 4:25:00 PM

Outstanding Poem.... Sometimes I wish we could have a do over. Good luck in the contest. Blessings ~ Debbie

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 11/20/2021 5:24:00 PM

Indeed! Thanks. Blessings, Paulette

Joe Dimino

Date: 11/20/2021 2:19:00 PM

You can warn, try to lovingly guide...but, unfortunately people insist on doing things their own way...somehow believing that, 2 minus 1 does not always equal 1. Excellent poetry!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 11/20/2021 3:21:00 PM

Thanks Joe. It is unfortunate that there are those who will never see the light. Blessings, Paulette

Rico Leffanta

Date: 11/20/2021 10:18:00 AM

Best to move on having learned from one's mistakes so they are not repeated, but enjoyed your write! Aloha!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 11/20/2021 10:26:00 AM

Indeed! Thanks Rico! Blessings, Paulette