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Festering Wound

Today I met you for the first time, you seem so nice and friendly. Too many years have passed, as you grew from a kid to a lady. Too bad the family was not closer, many miles have separated us all. I gave you so much, then you lied and took from behind my back. How does one do this to family, even if it is in name only. You are like a festering wound, raw and hurting the ones that love you. Date Written:3/11/2022 6 Place 4.) Festering Wound Pick-A-Title, Vol 29 - Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh

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Terry Miller

Date: 3/28/2022 2:13:00 AM

I can relate to this excellent poem, Paula, congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/28/2022 9:41:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and your congratulations. It is an honor to have this win. Glad you can relate to this write. Sorry for any pain. People/life are full of pain. Have a great/blessed~~day/week..............

Meghan Hutchings

Date: 3/27/2022 3:47:00 PM

Congratulations, Paula!! A well-deserved win! I love how you pulled it all together at the end with you simile, "you are like a festering wound, raw and hurting the ones that you love" Perfect match for the title! God bless and much love...Meghan!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/28/2022 9:37:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and your congratulations. It is an honor to have this win. Glad you like this write. Have a great/blessed~~day/week..............

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/27/2022 11:31:00 AM

Such an outstanding poem, you really excelled as expected in this writing, Paula. Congratulations on your well deserved win. Best regards

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/28/2022 9:34:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and your congratulations. It is an honor to have this win. Glad you like it. Have a great/blessed~~day/week..............

Edward Ibeh

Date: 3/27/2022 11:14:00 AM

Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this lovely poem, Paula:-) Nicely done!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/28/2022 9:33:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and your congratulations. I did not know I had a win in your wonderful contest. It is an honor to have this win. I enjoyed writing this sad, honest and true write. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great/blessed~~day/week..............

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/18/2022 9:17:00 AM

This is sad but honest and true also.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/18/2022 12:12:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed this sad, honest and true write. Why do we hurt the ones that love us??? Have a great/blessed~~day/weekend..............

Bill Baker

Date: 3/17/2022 2:16:00 PM

Happens too often, the hurting and confused take from those most likely to help them to find their way and heal. Thanks for sharing from your life experiences, Paula. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/18/2022 12:11:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed this sad but true write. Have a great/blessed~~day/weekend..............

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/14/2022 9:00:00 PM

Hello Paula ... after reading your verse, it brought to mind some of our distant family have had this situation. Perhaps many families are affected in some way - thank you Paula - Lindsay

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/15/2022 12:07:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. Guess many families go through hurt/s of some kind. Sad when love ones hurt you. Have a great/blessed day..............

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/14/2022 7:29:00 PM

Oddly, enough, Paula,these wounds may heal. No kidding. I have seen it in my family. Think about it! The only ones who can hurt you are those you love!! Maybe years in the future, as if my magic, Deep hostility is dropped.... I wish you love! Pangie

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/15/2022 12:04:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. Your are so right when you say, "The only ones who can hurt you are those you love!!" Guess that is why it hurts so much. Love and hugs to you. I hope you are all healed. Have a great/blessed day..............

Mike Gentile

Date: 3/13/2022 8:45:00 AM

Paula, your words have definitely captured an apt description of the title! Happy Sunday and good Luck in the contest !!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/14/2022 2:17:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your good luck. Glad you like this one. Have a great/blessed day...........

Valsa George

Date: 3/11/2022 8:15:00 PM

Such things happen in life ! We get repelled by the behavior of some whom we have loved so much ! It is sad that they turn festering wounds later ! Wish you all the Best in the contest dear friend Paula !

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/14/2022 2:16:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your best. It is very sad when love ones hurt you. That is part of life. Have a great/blessed day...........