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Deep Scars Remain

Reprisals are sharp thorns from stabbing tongues
   causing deep wounds that may never heal.
Regrets are sown in the seams of a guilty mind
   where no salve can reach, and scars remain.



November 16, 2021  ~  Liberum Divisa 8 Contest
Taken from the poem: Reprisal or Regret ~ 2016
Contest Sponsored by Gregory Richard Barden

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John Hamilton

Date: 11/28/2021 1:39:00 PM

Another gem of truth, I love how you write Lin, I'm always drawn to emotional themes, this is very good, hope it does well!

Lin Lane
Date: 11/29/2021 3:57:00 AM

I've missed your wonderful comments, John, and value them because they're honest. Thank you!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 11/23/2021 6:45:00 PM

Very true Lin, I’ve many scars on my heart, what’s said can never be erased, harsh words cut deeply and never heal completely… Belle

Lin Lane
Date: 11/29/2021 3:56:00 AM

I'm sad to learn you've been scarred by the words of others, Belle. Not all wounds heal without scars. Thanks for reading me.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/19/2021 5:46:00 AM

Dear Lin, be strong and don't let others spoil your fun. Great extract. Wish you all the best ~~

Lin Lane
Date: 11/21/2021 4:09:00 AM

Merci.

Robert Lindley

Date: 11/18/2021 2:54:00 AM

My friend, truly brilliant verse! On the mark and in tune with the sad truth of the actions of some..Life in this dark world promises, - no good deed goes unpunished. And the vanity of man is boundless. A fav.. God bless..

Lin Lane
Date: 11/18/2021 5:37:00 AM

Vanity and ego are enemies that lie within many. Thank you for leaving your comments, Robert.

Jan Allison

Date: 11/17/2021 2:32:00 PM

gosh I can relate to this one big time Lin, good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 11/18/2021 5:36:00 AM

Sorry that you can relate, Jan. Meh to contest hopes. I think you recall my feelings about them. I just browsed the list and stuck these lines in from something I'd written quite a while back. Thanks!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/17/2021 12:23:00 PM

Hello Lin Lang ,yes some bitter words do hurt. Leaving a scar that would take time to heal. In time we forget what was said and start again. Hugs.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/18/2021 6:50:00 AM

Hello Lin Lang, you are welcome enjoy your day my friend.

Lin Lane
Date: 11/17/2021 12:52:00 PM

Thanks, Darlene.

John Gondolf

Date: 11/17/2021 2:35:00 AM

Words can cause wounds that never heal, I know this to be true from something said to me forty years ago. Your words shine as always, Lin. Hugs, John

Lin Lane
Date: 11/17/2021 12:52:00 PM

Those things said that hurt the most stay with us the longest. I know that well enough. Thanks, John.