Broken Wing

I had a broken wing, or so it seemed.
My husband treated me so bad.
I was so sad.

I often thought that I should die.
Perhaps if I said goodbye,
all would be well.

He could live here once again.
Perhaps find a new friend,
to mother my children.

Somehow I pulled through.
Then I found you,
Poetrysoup.

I have opened up my heart.
Right from the very start
I began to heal.

My friends here have listened well.
All have been compelled
to comfort me.

My anger has evaporated.
All has dissipated.
I am restored.

Now my broken wing has healed.
I want to tell you how I feel,
my Poetrysoup friends.

From the bottom of my heart,
let me try to make a start
to thank you.

Such generous people open armed .
I am completely disarmed.
Thank you all.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Marcum Wong Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 9:06 PM
You are a treasure of the finest kind...one of a beautiful spirit who shares her heart. I appreciate your lovely tribute Jean. Blessings and Congratulations on your win! : ) xxoo
Murray Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 4:13 AM
Although half a world apart, I have always felt a connection with you Connie. Not least because we both enjoy swimming au naturale. Although I have managed four this summer, I now pity anyone who would chance upon me. I am not the sight for sore eyes I once was.
Dietrich Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 7:52 PM
I'm glad that you have felt fellowship here, Jean. And I hope I am counted among your friends. Congrats. This was a sweet tribute to Soup friends.
Murray Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 4:08 AM
Hi Andrea. I was and still am flattered that the number one on any list (until Greg came along) would take the time to read my poems, then always boost my confidence with lovely comments. A true inspiration.
Roper Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 6:28 PM
Congratulations, Jean, on your win! Everyone needs a friend and no one should go through what you went through. Hugs Eve
Murray Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 4:04 AM
It was just too much too soon Eve. You know the grief of losing a loved one and my mother died in the midst of my personal struggles. My anchor.
La France Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 3:00 PM
Jean congratulations on your win in the contest with this wonderful write!
Murray Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 4:00 AM
Thank you Dear Heart.
Andresen Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 7:11 AM
- Friendship is the wine of life ... a moving win poems Jean, congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Murray Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 3:58 AM
No mater when I write, I know your rays will fall upon my effort and light it up Sunshine. One of my nearest and dearest here.
May Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 6:14 AM
Congratulations on your placement
Murray Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 3:57 AM
Thank you Bobby. I would fine it impossible to pick just one, so many here have been so kind to me.
White Avatar
April 11, 2017 at 1:34 AM
Awww, Jean, I merely want to hug you <3
Murray Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 3:55 AM
Dearest Darren, I hope your literary career reaches the stratosphere. Yet another sorely missed...
Smith Avatar
April 10, 2017 at 11:04 PM
Ms, Murray all we have to do is read, your writing is the catharsis, you are among friends that are probably very good sounding boards and listeners and have their own reasons to be contributors to this global psyche, feelings are free to be shared and heard. Love is in every pen at the soup, you only need ask...
Murray Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 3:52 AM
Good morning Charlie. I don't know how I missed these responses first time around. So many changes this past year, losing ones we have loved dear. I have come so far since I wrote this, I am treating myself for my big birthday to a divorce.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 10, 2017 at 7:16 PM
I can't say I really know you but my tears sure do ;) hugs! xomo
Murray Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 5:50 PM
Maureen, I think you know me better now. One of my friends here for sure.
Vaso Avatar
April 10, 2017 at 6:50 PM
Jean this is so sweet and kind of you to say, and its a joy to read your poems and you have such great wit and humor! :)
Murray Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 5:08 PM
Arthur, forgive me for offending you. You, Tim and I always had such fun together.
Smith Avatar
April 10, 2017 at 5:36 PM
We are happy you joined the party Jean.
Murray Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 5:07 PM
Tim, I miss you.
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