Bitterness

Why continue to hold the hand
Of this ugly bitterness
Wouldn't it suit you better
If it were buried in the past

Then you would be free
To enjoy the life of peace
That can only come to someone
When bitterness is released

It's like acid in the heart
That burns the tinder parts
Forming you into something you
Really wish you weren't

Better to take the bitterness you have
And let go of its hand
Then use that hand to reach the ones
You need to make amends
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Coreggia Avatar
May 8, 2017 at 6:57 AM
That is beautifully expressed Mike; too many people get consumed by bitterness, unable to let go of its tight grip:) Amitiés
Walker Avatar
May 6, 2017 at 11:38 PM
The message alone gets a 7 ! Nice
Hoffman Avatar
May 6, 2017 at 7:35 PM
Very nice write Mike!~Che :)
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