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Bottom Feeder of My Heart

Resentment,
rising into a spore,
of keep-forever
bitterness,

bars peace of
yesterday, today
tomorrow.


Kathryn McLoughlin Collins
March 26, 2013

Copyright © Kathryn Collins | Year Posted 2013

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Jack Horne Date: 5/5/2013 3:02:00 PM yes, such words of truth and wisdom here, my friend Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 4/23/2013 8:04:00 AM wow.... This is how I feel over one certain person in my life. and the title alone is poetry... xox~ Linda Login to Reply

Black Eyed Susan Date: 4/20/2013 12:44:00 AM so true! good descriptions... btw, how are you? Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 4/14/2013 4:53:00 PM This is so powerful and human. You are brave to admit, it is something we all have felt, and fight against, but it can be very hard, I think. ps.......my deep thanks for your comment on my Tissue Box poem......It is nice to know that someone understands. I'm grateful for that. thank you. Login to Reply

Elizabeth Wesley Date: 4/11/2013 5:50:00 PM I had my share of resentment but didn't do much good; best to keep in mind you last stanza. Nice! Lizzie Login to Reply

Fabiyas M V Date: 4/10/2013 11:12:00 AM Powerfully penned,Kathy.Each line is beautiful.Thank you very much for you encouraging comments on my poem.Now journal in U S A, U K , Canada etc.have started buying my poems and short stories giving me fees.So I am busy in that field. I set aside my new works for them.I can't make my regular presence on the website. With love Fabiyas Login to Reply

Holly Moore Date: 4/5/2013 10:42:00 AM Not many lines, but oh so powerful! I want to put it in an envelope and send it to someone LOL. Is that mean? It would feel really good. Ha! I love it....miss you!! Thanks for reading my work..xx Holly Moore Login to Reply

Poet Tacito Date: 4/4/2013 10:40:00 AM Spectacular strength & reflection in these lines. Great job! Login to Reply

Harry Horsman Date: 4/3/2013 10:05:00 AM the seeds of resentment, do indeed feed evil,,, love this... Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 4/2/2013 5:25:00 PM Great truths you have penned in an unique way..Enjoyed reading this eve..Thanks for stopping by..Your presence at my work was uplifting..Your second trip to "The Death Angel" was encouraging..Sara Login to Reply

Keith Bickerstaffe Date: 4/2/2013 12:34:00 PM Unmistakably a KMcC piece! '...a spore of keep-forever bitterness,' excellent phrasing and imagery!! Love, Keith xo Login to Reply

Jack Horne Date: 3/31/2013 3:48:00 PM yes, such truth here, my friend - lovely write Login to Reply

Terry O'Leary Date: 3/30/2013 3:28:00 PM A spore that eats into the core... Terry (nice reflective poem) Login to Reply

Tim Ryerson Date: 3/28/2013 12:24:00 PM Ah yes, resentment turning into bitterness...I know these two evils well...Love how you compare this emotion to a spore, spreading throughout like a disease, and what a title!...Also I deeply appreciate your comment and instant understanding of my 'Born, 1980' poem...having gone through the same experience yourself, I am not surprised...Have a good day my friend - Tim Login to Reply