Wilma Neels Poet Nonet

'flimsy Words'

I would wipe them away if I could,
the words I uttered in anger.
Tainted you, now a stranger,
I pushed you to the floor
so flimsy the words
I’m sorry, but
spoken from
my pierced
heart.






5th place
Contest: Apology Accepted
Sponsor: Barbara Gorelick
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 December 2010

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Poet Destroyer A December 2, 2012 at 6:52 PM Wilma, bumped into this oldie and goody limerick once again. :-) congrats with your wonderful win,, in the "APOLOGY ACCEPTED" contest.. always~ PD

Deb Radke January 7, 2011 at 11:39 AM Oh Wilma. This is one of my favorites in this contest. I love the feel, the way it's written and the truth in all the words. Nothing superfluous or insincere or padded about this stark and utterly honest work. Congratulations. Best wishes, Deb

Carrie Richards January 1, 2011 at 5:58 PM Spoken from the heart. Well done, and congratulations, Wilma!!

Francine Roberts December 31, 2010 at 9:43 AM beautiful entry , congrats on your win in the contest Wilma

Eamon Duffin December 31, 2010 at 7:33 AM Hi. Congratulations on your success with this fine write. Eamon

Carol Sunshine Brown December 31, 2010 at 6:52 AM Congratulations on your win Wilma in Barbara Gorelick's contest "Apology Accepted". Love Carol

Kash Poet December 31, 2010 at 6:14 AM Congrats Wilma on your well deserved win and wish u a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 31, 2010 at 5:19 AM Congrats Wilma dear friend on your wonderful win in the Apology Accepted contest with this incredible entry written so beautifully .. enjoy with luv and again H.N.Y..too..

Michael J. Falotico December 31, 2010 at 4:44 AM Nicely done on the subject of regrets... Very well writen..luv Michael

Joyce Johnson December 30, 2010 at 9:58 PM Well written and sincere. congratulations. Love, Joyce

Barbara Gorelick December 30, 2010 at 9:37 PM Well done Wilma..congrats on your 5th place in my contest. BG

Gert W. Knop December 30, 2010 at 8:56 AM So nicely written, Wilma! This is so emotional and deeply felt! Ek hoop jy sal 'n groot New Year het en dat al jou wense sal uitkom! Al die beste....Gert:)

Kabuteng P.Ink K. December 28, 2010 at 9:40 AM You sure brought the word "regret" to the table with this one, missy but I think that "sorry" is also heartfelt-- what we say at the heat of the moment can truly shatter but hopefully can still be mended by saying sorry-- good one-- and happy to drop by here-- I hope your day's been good :) hugs to you -- nikko :)

Harry Horsman December 27, 2010 at 8:44 PM Wonderful Wilma, love the poem, and the form. Happy New Year to you, and thank you for all your support. Love Harry

Rose Colling December 27, 2010 at 3:46 PM Absolutely beautiful! I love the title! Please write more! Rose

Constance La France December 27, 2010 at 2:34 PM This is an excellent poem, you used the Nonet form beautifully, and I enjoyed it, and those final lines "my pierced heart" that said it all, best of luck in the contest

Walayee Poet Lay Whitlock-Ishway December 27, 2010 at 12:38 PM The words in this write are as strong as a 300 year old Oak! Brilliant write Wilma! Lay

Sharon Ruebel December 27, 2010 at 10:34 AM Oh Wilma, this is written so well! I love it..... Beautiful, just beautiful.... As Always, Shar

Daniel Cwiak December 27, 2010 at 10:24 AM Your words are anything but flimsy, Wilma. Especially when you write them as beautifully as these. Good luck in the contest. Hope you are having a great holiday season. Dan C

Andrea Dietrich December 27, 2010 at 8:25 AM A good one to illustrate regret, Wilma, for an unthinking action. HOw was your Xmas?? Luv, Andrea

Hathor Ammutlinra December 27, 2010 at 7:26 AM Wilma, even the lightest words hurt'' keep them coming' (LIN~RA)

Sara Kendrick December 27, 2010 at 6:40 AM People who are hurting hurt other people..Good one in this short work...Good that one would be willing to apologize but hurting words are usually right on bull's eye and don't go away..Your presence at my work always lifts my spirits..Sara

David Smalling December 27, 2010 at 6:24 AM Wilma, you asked what inspired me, no flattery ... life's situations that web people like birds with broken wings ... and you still, for when you set a standard that says ... stay up here.

James Peranteau December 26, 2010 at 1:39 PM Great write Wilma, and a fine way to say, Sorry ! much love, james...have a great New year !

Felix Abbey-Mensah December 26, 2010 at 11:35 AM Good Nonet.. i like it... let me hear more from you....

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