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An Open Door

Hatred in a marriage is the Devil's work. Set her free, cast your marriage vows apart. Vengeance in a marriage is the Devil's quirk. Let her go to heal someone else's heart.

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Zyrool Gifford

Date: 1/21/2025 4:34:00 AM

A great write, Hilda. It’s a shame when we can’t accept when things aren’t working anymore. Thank you sharing this, my friend.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/21/2025 8:19:00 PM

Thank you for your comment. It is best to live happily.

Deb M

Date: 12/12/2024 11:37:00 AM

If there is hatred, there is no marriage! Great poem Hilda! Debx

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/12/2024 4:14:00 PM

Thank you for visiting. There is always hope.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/3/2024 1:34:00 PM

I really like this. Some marriages end in murder. Horrific how a marriage partner can ever resort to such a thing

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/3/2024 2:23:00 PM

Hopefully a truce before murder. Thank you for reading this poem.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/29/2024 10:06:00 PM

Your poem is witty and wise, Hilda. Healing begins with admitting that it's not working. So nicely composed. :)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/1/2024 1:21:00 AM

Yes, i think healing is an important part of moving on. I appreciate your words.

Karen Jones

Date: 11/29/2024 8:12:00 PM

Perfect title for this poem! I like the message. Why block your blessing as well as delay another person’s blessing right? Great engaging poem! Is it for contest?

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/1/2024 1:20:00 AM

Thank you for your comment. No contest. Just a reflection on someone I was thinking about.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 11/25/2024 7:57:00 PM

Awesome ! Pangie!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/25/2024 9:41:00 PM

Thank you. It is sadder than I intended.

David Crandall

Date: 11/25/2024 7:04:00 PM

Great poem, Hilda. Hatred and marriage seem like an impossible mix. I was just thinking how unpleasant the feeling of hatred is, both for the hater and the hated.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/25/2024 9:40:00 PM

Yes, that is true. It is best to part with maybe a possibility of being friends.

Ink Empress

Date: 11/25/2024 4:10:00 AM

Dear hilda, what an excellent poem this is, so powerful, and so true, marriage for me sounds like a trap haha but dont take my views personally as i seee marriages fall apart so much here where im at especially. However iv seen marriages that stay strong despite difficulties, like my grandma n grandpa, their relationship was special. Pleasure reading you after a long time: sending you light always

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/25/2024 6:04:00 AM

Thank you. I enjoy your poetry too. I wish you happy holiday.

Joe Dimino

Date: 11/24/2024 8:26:00 AM

Assuming there was love to begin with, then turning back toward love and away from pride, may do the restorative miracle. Excellent write!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/24/2024 8:42:00 AM

It might work. Not continuing an argument, but giving a hug and understanding can work with some people.

Valsa George

Date: 11/24/2024 5:55:00 AM

When love in marriage is lost, vows become immaterial. If no compromise is possible, set one free of the bondage!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/24/2024 5:59:00 AM

It usually works that way so both can be happy. There are the rare couples whose marriage thrives because of the tension.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/23/2024 9:05:00 PM

And a Pandora's box. Once that hatred is out of the box, very hard to jam it back in. ~ gw

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/23/2024 9:18:00 PM

Thank you for your reply. Never let hate take hold.

David Fisher

Date: 11/21/2024 5:02:00 PM

An apt title, Hilda. Even a door an inch wide is worth squeezing through to get away from the Devil's work. Hopefully she finds peace.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/21/2024 5:05:00 PM

Thank you. Glad to hear from you.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/20/2024 1:31:00 PM

Lots of truth in this one, Hilda, though sad.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/20/2024 2:56:00 PM

Thank you. I'll brighten up soon.

Paige Hind

Date: 11/19/2024 3:34:00 PM

A very kind poem- I love love the last line <3

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/19/2024 5:38:00 PM

Thank you. The last line does sum it up.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/19/2024 11:34:00 AM

- Set her free - hugs

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/19/2024 2:46:00 PM

Thank you for your comment.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/19/2024 11:20:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your write about marriage. Many times it is best to leave. Be Blessed this day...............

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/19/2024 2:46:00 PM

Finding the right person takes time.thank you for reading my poem.

Joseph May

Date: 11/19/2024 11:01:00 AM

So true, If there is no love then sett her free

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/19/2024 11:13:00 AM

Gloom in November is influencing my writes. I can't speak for everyone, but freedom is invaluable. Thanks for your comment.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/19/2024 8:34:00 AM

I would have preferred peace to hatred. My late wife was an angel. I never looked at another one afterwards.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/19/2024 9:25:00 AM

You are a good man. A woman loves to be appreciated. Thank you for reading my unhappy poem. I need to get back to the happier kind.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 11/18/2024 2:34:00 PM

Lts of emtion here, Hils..Panfie

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/18/2024 3:15:00 PM

Yes, it isn't about me, but someone I know. The pronoun could be reversed to 'him'.

Deb M

Date: 11/18/2024 2:24:00 PM

Great poem Hilda and great title! Debx

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/18/2024 3:13:00 PM

The title was hard to decide. Thank you for reading it.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/18/2024 1:27:00 PM

Wise and wonderful, Hilda!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/18/2024 1:29:00 PM

Thank you. I appreciate your comment.