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A River's Flow Is Forgiveness

Quote Prompt: "How is it so easy for you to be kind to people?" he asked... Milk and honey dripped from my lips and I answered, "cause people have not been kind to me." -rupi kaur  

A river of love flows from the soul of the one who shows kindness to all. His river leads to the fount of eternal glory. But woe to the one whose unforgiving heart becomes the dam that stops his river's eternal flow. November 14, 2016
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Krampe Avatar
December 29, 2016 at 5:36 PM
Wonderful, Andrea. Congrats on your win.
Arowolo Avatar
December 23, 2016 at 12:16 PM
Wonderful piece,great poet...Congrats on your win...
May Avatar
December 22, 2016 at 11:08 PM
Beautiful write Andrea...Congrats on your win
Nusker Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 12:09 PM
I like the fantastic comparison. Very well written.
Zubair Avatar
November 19, 2016 at 7:50 PM
When evil inside us pops his head out, it stagnates the soul's glory and we get soaked in our own mire.
Walker Avatar
November 18, 2016 at 6:44 PM
Truth flows from this river of love.
Anish Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 5:39 PM
I received a copy of Milk and Honey as a birthday gift. A book of poems on the best seller list. Have you ever read Howl? That book sold a lot of copies too. Many one (or hopefully both) of us can get our poetry on the bestseller list!! I have printed up 10 chapbooks - one under the auspices of the American Tolkien Society I am willing to trade for your chapbooks through the mail if you wish. I like the first line of you poem a lot. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Imler Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 1:12 PM
Ns. Dietrich did an excellent job with this poem
Trifiatis Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 8:37 AM
A Glorious poem dear Andrea! A seven! Good luck!
Wigley Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 6:09 AM
I am a firm believer in what goes around,comes around, Andrea. A #7 and all the best for the contest. Viv x
Y. Avatar
November 15, 2016 at 10:10 PM
Hi Andrea, You complimented the quote very well. I agree with Richard,it does feel like a parable. I'm sure I will see on the winning list. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. A Big seven:-) Alexis"
Lamoureux Avatar
November 15, 2016 at 7:24 PM
This feels like a parable, I like the direction you chose. I fear my piece may be to cryptic.
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM
Karma takes care of the unforgiving, we need do nothing. I really relate to your first beautiful stanza Andrea. 7 ; )
Austin Avatar
November 15, 2016 at 9:58 AM
I wonder who this poem fits. I on't mention names or a name. Congrats on being a poet of the week. Love, daver
Kannan Avatar
November 15, 2016 at 7:37 AM
Really a great one...I loved it... A big 7...Good luck with the contest...
Krampe Avatar
November 15, 2016 at 7:30 AM
I love the image you paint, Andrea. Very beautiful. Agnes
Daniel Avatar
November 15, 2016 at 6:32 AM
A short beauty, Andrea:)
Ball Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 11:58 PM
Beautiful Andrea. Something we all should read and take to heart. Well Done. God Bless, JB
Vaso Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 9:36 PM
Andrea, that was really so well done! Loved this poem!
Wolf Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 9:01 PM
very powerful message here Andrea, Love it. And good luck
La France Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 8:24 PM
Andrea, so much said in a few words , very nice ..
Wanter Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 5:58 PM
I just love this! Rich and filling in just a few lines.
Allison Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 5:08 PM
a beautiful interpretation of the quote:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
Sands Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 4:32 PM
Well done Andrea! Good luck in the contest!
Green Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 4:00 PM
This is beautiful Andrea. Such an amazing thought and message flows through this one. Good luck in the contest.
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