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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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Rowena Velasco

Date: 7/22/2025 5:34:00 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
Date: 7/22/2025 8:49:00 AM

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

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/22/2025 1:17:00 AM

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

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/22/2025 6:14:00 AM

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

Karen Jones

Date: 7/19/2025 4:38:00 PM

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

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/19/2025 6:01:00 PM

Yes, it is. I learn a lot

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 7/19/2025 3:40:00 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
Date: 7/19/2025 6:47:00 AM

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

Bill Baker

Date: 7/17/2025 6:48:00 PM

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

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/19/2025 6:45:00 AM

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

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/16/2025 11:20:00 AM

A worthy prayer.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/19/2025 6:41:00 AM

Thank you.

Valsa George

Date: 7/15/2025 12:05:00 AM

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

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/15/2025 6:23:00 AM

I will try.

Paige Hind

Date: 7/13/2025 12:28:00 PM

I hope you find real friendship. A reaching piece -

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/14/2025 3:20:00 AM

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

Bill Baker

Date: 7/12/2025 9:24:00 AM

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

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/12/2025 10:08:00 AM

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

Ink Empress

Date: 7/11/2025 7:36:00 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
Date: 7/11/2025 10:48:00 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

Date: 7/8/2025 9:34:00 PM

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

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/10/2025 12:25:00 PM

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

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/8/2025 8:32:00 PM

Deliverance is the Cry! Look to the sky!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/8/2025 9:16:00 PM

It's cloudy today.

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/8/2025 3:18:00 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
Date: 7/8/2025 7:16:00 PM

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

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/8/2025 3:12:00 PM

Emotional!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/8/2025 7:13:00 PM

Yes,but also resolution.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/8/2025 2:14:00 PM

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

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/8/2025 2:36:00 PM

Oh yes. False friends are no more

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/8/2025 5:24:00 AM

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

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/8/2025 6:08:00 AM

Thank you for your comment.

Christopher Delegans

Date: 7/7/2025 8:54:00 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
Date: 7/8/2025 5:18:00 AM

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