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Dead Ends

I pray to the god of everlasting remorse.
I rip out my heart to throw on the altar of dead ends.
May I be delivered from the sinful haters,
To re-establish ties with my benevolent friends.

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Linda Alice Fowler

September 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM

Wow Hilda. Made my heart beat a little faster. Wonderful! :)

Hilda Greenhough

September 19, 2025 at 1:42 PM

Thank you. After having been persecuted by a local poet in my town's for my political views, poem tells how I feel.. friendship gone.

Karen Jones

September 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM

What a powerful prayer! Love!

Hilda Greenhough

September 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM

Thank you. I wrote it during a disappointing friendship.

Shadow Hamilton

August 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM

strong words Hilda but with great feeling I hope all is well with you hugs Shadow keep up the great works

Hilda Greenhough

August 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM

Thank you.

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

July 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM

Lines from the heart Sometimes I pray like this

Hilda Greenhough

July 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM

It's somewhat a prayer, somewhat a resolution. Thank you for commenting.

David Crandall

July 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM

Wow, powerful poem - hears to benevolence!

Hilda Greenhough

July 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM

Thanks for your comment.

sara Etgen-Baker

July 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM

a touching, almost heartbreaking poem. Your words are heartfelt. all my best, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

July 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Thank you.

Rowena Velasco

July 22, 2025 at 5:34 AM

Hilda, this is haunting and powerful. The imagery of the heart on the altar gripped me—so raw and full of longing. Few lines, but they cut deep. Thank you for this.

Hilda Greenhough

July 22, 2025 at 8:49 AM

Thank you for your comment. May all your friends be true.

Victor Buhagiar

July 22, 2025 at 1:17 AM

A very heart-breaking prayer. Should be prayed often.

Hilda Greenhough

July 22, 2025 at 6:14 AM

Thank you for your comment. You are such a good friend.

Karen Jones

July 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Amen! What a sweet prayer! From your heart and lips to God’s ears!

Hilda Greenhough

July 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Yes, it is. I learn a lot

Zyrool Gifford

July 19, 2025 at 3:40 AM

This piece is an emotional and heartfelt piece, Hilda. The good Lord will answer your prayers. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, my friend.

Hilda Greenhough

July 19, 2025 at 6:47 AM

Your words are comforting. Thanks for commenting. Best wishes.

Bill Baker

July 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Amen, Hilda. I with you. Thanks for the desire to re-establish ties. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Hilda Greenhough

July 19, 2025 at 6:45 AM

Thank you. I hope the weather has improved in Texas. Best wishes to you.

Richard Lamoureux

July 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM

A worthy prayer.

Hilda Greenhough

July 19, 2025 at 6:41 AM

Thank you.

Valsa George

July 15, 2025 at 12:05 AM

May God heed your prayer Hilda. Let dead ends cease to exist and open paths to genuine friendships!

Hilda Greenhough

July 15, 2025 at 6:23 AM

I will try.

Paige Hind

July 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM

I hope you find real friendship. A reaching piece -

Hilda Greenhough

July 14, 2025 at 3:20 AM

We live in the age of devices. I still have friends. Thanks for reading.

Bill Baker

July 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM

Amen, thanks for the meaning poem and prayer, Hilda. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Hilda Greenhough

July 12, 2025 at 10:08 AM

It's a pleasure hearing your comments. Thank you for the visit, Bill.

Ink Empress

July 11, 2025 at 7:36 AM

How heartfelt and evocative, i wish the same and i hope you would not be tied to haters and hate and will be blessed with kindness and peace, youv expressed so well here. Pleasure reading this, dear hilda. Sending you light always

Hilda Greenhough

July 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM

Your comment is very uplifting. I look forward to the sun's warmth tomorrow. May your generosity be blessed with happiness.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

July 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM

True friends are the only ones worth having. A nicely written poem, with a prudent message, Hilda. :)

Hilda Greenhough

July 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM

Thanks. I remember the old saying, We aren't promised a rose garden. I am moving on from mean people.

Gershon Wolf

July 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM

Deliverance is the Cry! Look to the sky!

Hilda Greenhough

July 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM

It's cloudy today.

Joseph P. DiMino

July 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Forgiveness is paramount. I bear no ill feelings even towards those who have wronged me. No one wins with hate. A moving write.

Hilda Greenhough

July 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM

A life is not to be wasted. Haters are like moths in a closet. Thank you for commenting.

Kim Rodrigues

July 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Emotional!

Hilda Greenhough

July 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM

Yes,but also resolution.

Ilene Bauer

July 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM

a great poem, hilda! i hope you get to re-establish those ties...

Hilda Greenhough

July 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM

Oh yes. False friends are no more

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 8, 2025 at 5:24 AM

- The world is full of hatred, envy and falsehood, Hilda - Great written :) - hugs

Hilda Greenhough

July 8, 2025 at 6:08 AM

Thank you for your comment.

Christopher Delegans

July 7, 2025 at 8:54 PM

I really like the line, "I rip out my heart to throw on the altar of dead ends." This is raw and so relatable. I really enjoyed this one. Nice work, Hilda.

Hilda Greenhough

July 8, 2025 at 5:18 AM

I appreciate your comment. You can tell I've made some decisions about false friends. Lol.

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