Bitterness

A sagebrush is a subshrub with bitter juice.
A sage is a mature or venerable person of sound judgment.

BITTERNESS

O bother and surrender!
     Bitterness, I tell to hush.
          The devil’s a mind bender,
but God’s an artist with a sage brush.

3/22/2022
Contest: Lind30 Rhyme
Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Goldsmith Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 9:13 AM
Congratulations on your win. A lovely write. Few words and a story was told. Have a Great/Blessed Day and Blessed Easter..............
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April 14, 2022 at 6:43 AM
Congratulations on your win in the contest. :)Paulette
Rodrigues Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 10:50 AM
Thank you, Paulette!
Kyser Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 6:00 AM
Ah, well done!
Rodrigues Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 10:50 AM
Thank you, Jeff!
Alex Avatar
April 13, 2022 at 9:09 PM
" The devil’s a mind bender" - Great! Congratulations!
Rodrigues Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 5:22 AM
Thank you, dear friend!
Emate Avatar
April 13, 2022 at 6:51 PM
A lovely poem. I love the flow.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 13, 2022 at 7:54 PM
Thanks so much!
Buhagiar Avatar
March 23, 2022 at 3:55 AM
The virtue in your poem excels. Hugs.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 23, 2022 at 10:33 AM
Thank you, Victor!
Poet Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 3:49 PM
Powerful verse of wisdom, Kim, and a great scene of god's power.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 8:58 PM
Thank you!
Cunningham Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 9:37 AM
He certainly is Kim. A verse of wisdom. Tom
Rodrigues Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 12:09 PM
Thank you, Tom!
Boles Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 9:16 AM
An exquisite painting of divine power, Kim!...ab
Rodrigues Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 12:08 PM
Thanks, Anselmo!
Seeker Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 8:47 AM
Beautifully written! Love it!
Rodrigues Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 12:08 PM
Thank you, my friend!
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