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'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 © All Rights Reserved December 2010

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/2/2012 6:52:00 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

Date: 1/7/2011 11:39:00 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

Date: 1/1/2011 5:58:00 PM

Spoken from the heart. Well done, and congratulations, Wilma!!

Francine Roberts

Date: 12/31/2010 9:43:00 AM

beautiful entry , congrats on your win in the contest Wilma

Eamon Duffin

Date: 12/31/2010 7:33:00 AM

Hi. Congratulations on your success with this fine write. Eamon

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/31/2010 6:52:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Wilma in Barbara Gorelick's contest "Apology Accepted". Love Carol

Kash Poet

Date: 12/31/2010 6:14:00 AM

Congrats Wilma on your well deserved win and wish u a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/31/2010 5:19:00 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

Date: 12/31/2010 4:44:00 AM

Nicely done on the subject of regrets... Very well writen..luv Michael

Joyce Johnson

Date: 12/30/2010 9:58:00 PM

Well written and sincere. congratulations. Love, Joyce

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 12/30/2010 9:37:00 PM

Well done Wilma..congrats on your 5th place in my contest. BG

Gert W. Knop

Date: 12/30/2010 8:56:00 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.

Date: 12/28/2010 9:40:00 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

Date: 12/27/2010 8:44:00 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

Date: 12/27/2010 3:46:00 PM

Absolutely beautiful! I love the title! Please write more! Rose

Constance La France

Date: 12/27/2010 2:34:00 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

Date: 12/27/2010 12:38:00 PM

The words in this write are as strong as a 300 year old Oak! Brilliant write Wilma! Lay

Sharon Ruebel

Date: 12/27/2010 10:34:00 AM

Oh Wilma, this is written so well! I love it..... Beautiful, just beautiful.... As Always, Shar

Daniel Cwiak

Date: 12/27/2010 10:24:00 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

Date: 12/27/2010 8:25:00 AM

A good one to illustrate regret, Wilma, for an unthinking action. HOw was your Xmas?? Luv, Andrea

Hathor Ammutlinra

Date: 12/27/2010 7:26:00 AM

Wilma, even the lightest words hurt'' keep them coming' (LIN~RA)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/27/2010 6:40:00 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

Date: 12/27/2010 6:24:00 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

Date: 12/26/2010 1:39:00 PM

Great write Wilma, and a fine way to say, Sorry ! much love, james...have a great New year !

Felix Abbey-Mensah

Date: 12/26/2010 11:35:00 AM

Good Nonet.. i like it... let me hear more from you....