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Written 25th July, 2026 for Mend the Fences or Burn the Bridges Poetry Contest sponsored by Margarita Lillico  N/A

Burn or Mend

With every word spoken in flame,  
We burnt our bridges, played the game.  
Letters to ash,  
Actions too rash,  
The ravine is widening,  we can't turn back
Our past is broken, now we fear attack.

Burn or mend.  

Instead let's speak words with grace,  
Bridging the gap, reclaiming our place.  
Letters take form,  
Actions preform,  
No turning back, it's not just a bridge rebuilt,  
But a mended past, from all of our guilt
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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MITRA Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Alison, this beautiful poem unexpectedly recalled one of my own, "Words Wound or Weal," written about two years ago and never shared. Its central truth feels wonderfully akin to yours: words are never innocent—they either widen the chasm between us or become the first bridge across it. Thank you for reviving that long-silent memory. Stay blest!
Smith  Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Your visit bridged the gap between our words.
Maverick Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Well put here Alison, i could not put it any better..you deserve a win.'
Smith  Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM
I have won with your comment. Thank you Joe
Hind Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 7:24 PM
a beautiful write, Alison
Smith  Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Thank you Paige
Brown Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Beautiful inspirational inspiring inspired poem touching poem
Smith  Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 3:05 AM
I guess by your comment you felt inspired. Thank you for your comment Robin
Brown Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Beautiful poems and thank you for your compliments. God Bless You ??????
Smith  Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Thank you
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