Lin Lane Poet Free verse

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 November 28, 2021 at 1:39 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 November 29, 2021 at 3:57 AM I've missed your wonderful comments, John, and value them because they're honest. Thank you!

Beryl Edmonds November 23, 2021 at 6:45 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 November 29, 2021 at 3:56 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 November 19, 2021 at 5:46 AM Dear Lin, be strong and don't let others spoil your fun. Great extract. Wish you all the best ~~ Lin Lane November 21, 2021 at 4:09 AM Merci.

Robert Lindley November 18, 2021 at 2:54 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 November 18, 2021 at 5:37 AM Vanity and ego are enemies that lie within many. Thank you for leaving your comments, Robert.

Jan Allison November 17, 2021 at 2:32 PM gosh I can relate to this one big time Lin, good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Lin Lane November 18, 2021 at 5:36 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 November 17, 2021 at 12:23 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 November 18, 2021 at 6:50 AM Hello Lin Lang, you are welcome enjoy your day my friend. Lin Lane November 17, 2021 at 12:52 PM Thanks, Darlene.

John Gondolf November 17, 2021 at 2:35 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 November 17, 2021 at 12:52 PM Those things said that hurt the most stay with us the longest. I know that well enough. Thanks, John.

Tom Cunningham November 17, 2021 at 12:13 AM A stanza that stands alone Lin, Good luck in the contest. Tom Lin Lane November 17, 2021 at 12:51 PM Thanks so much, Tom.

Mark Koplin November 16, 2021 at 4:36 PM Two in one day, awesome!! Well penned Lin Lane November 16, 2021 at 4:47 PM lol Don't get used to it. I've missed your poetry and comments, Mark.

Anselmo Boles November 16, 2021 at 4:25 PM Succinct, and I can clearly visualize and relate to the raw emotions. Well written Lin Lane!...ab Lin Lane November 16, 2021 at 4:46 PM Hi Anselmo, and thank you for your comments.