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A Line Crossed

You've told me, son, that I've crossed the line with my criticism I have to accept the fact that you've shut me out of your life now Let go, dad, I tell myself---it's all for the best---but it's so hard May 30, 2018 Sijo Poem Poetry Contest Sponsored by Heidi Sands

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Susan Gentry

Date: 6/13/2018 11:08:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this well-written heartfelt Sijo. I feel for both of you... Hopefully this will work out soon. We have to let them be who they are and find their way back. Hugs...

Line Gauthier

Date: 6/2/2018 10:38:00 PM

A powerful three-liner. Congrats on your win, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/4/2018 9:19:00 AM

Thank you so much, Line! :) gw

Roy Pett

Date: 6/2/2018 2:11:00 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Gershon with your excellent Sijo. :))

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/1/2018 6:36:00 AM

- Congratulations on your Sijo poem, Gershon :) - hugs and happy weekend // Anne-Lise :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/1/2018 12:12:00 PM

Thanks, and to you too...My weekend will be better, having just savored your delicious watermelon slices: Congrats to you on your placement in the contest! :) gw

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/31/2018 11:57:00 PM

Well written Gershon. Congratulations for your win! Thank you for entering my contest :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/1/2018 12:08:00 PM

And thank YOU, Heidi, for giving all of us Soupers the opportunity to stretch our poetic muse(s)! Best wishes, Gershon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/31/2018 6:42:00 AM

As we go through life we all carve our own paths and our children are no different, sadly there is friction along the way. But time and patience will heal any rifts I'm sure. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/31/2018 9:07:00 PM

Thank you, Tom. Sure hope you're right! Best wishes, Gershon

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/30/2018 8:36:00 PM

Painful but beautifully expressed introspection, Gershon. Your title and your poem are superb! Sometimes 'letting go' is the only hope (I know, first hand..) and then hearts can heal and come together again :) Judging by the comment below, you already have the 'hard-won experience' to draw upon.. Positive and healing thoughts to you and your son, my friend.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/30/2018 9:33:00 PM

Thank you, thank you, a thousand times thank you, Susan, for your kind words and wishes. Know that the healing process will occur in direct proportion to the degree that I can truly 'let go'---completely and without malice or grudge. :) gw

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/30/2018 2:40:00 PM

Ouch :( well penned xomo

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/30/2018 2:42:00 PM

Yeah, this one hurts to write---let alone experience. But 'let go' worked once before for me, so there is some hope here, based on hard-won experience... Best always, Maureen ~ Gershon

Arturo Michael

Date: 5/30/2018 1:57:00 PM

It's hard to let go of yourself ... Nice reflection of you...All the best Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/30/2018 2:08:00 PM

You're so right, Arturo! It's hard to let go. Thank you for your visit nd for your encouragement. Best wishes, Gershon