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Forgetting

"Every struggle in my life has been a lesson and made me stronger."

                            Quote by _Constance La France



He says I don't remember what he says, nor do I listen to him Well, of his sharing our past I am filled to the brim All those words, phrases, sentences, paragraphs flow Daily he talks and talks doesn't even a little slow I lived the same life as him, genuinely some things I desire to forget Because undoubtedly for neither of us are they an asset
First Vaasokht Written: 11/14/2022 Theme: Introspection Sponsor: Constance La France Contest: Writing Challenge "V" Forms 6-line rhyming poem about the faults of a lover (We are getting older, living in the past, repeating ourselves, etc. We love each other no matter what)
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Rodrigues Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 3:51 PM
Back with congratulations!
Kendrick Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 3:40 AM
Thank you, Kim. I appreciate the visit with congratulations. Sara
La France Avatar
November 29, 2022 at 1:59 PM
Sara, an interesting form, I must try writing one. Congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge V Forms inspired by my quote, well done, blessings
Kendrick Avatar
November 29, 2022 at 2:22 PM
Constance, Thanks for letting me know that I placed in your contest. Sara
Alex Avatar
November 23, 2022 at 9:19 PM
"he talks and talks doesn't even a little slow" - Beautiful.
Kendrick Avatar
November 24, 2022 at 5:19 AM
Alex, Thank you. I appreciate the understanding. Sara
Dietrich Avatar
November 16, 2022 at 11:23 AM
what an in interesting little poetry form and how well you did this challenge, Sara. Clever poem
Kendrick Avatar
November 17, 2022 at 12:52 AM
Thank you, Andrea. I hope I did it right. It wasn't easy to find some examples. LOL..Your visit is delightful. Sara
Delaney Avatar
November 16, 2022 at 4:22 AM
Good one, Sara: Sometimes- time alone is important for mental health. These V forms look interesting and surely worth trying. SuZ
Kendrick Avatar
November 17, 2022 at 12:49 AM
Suzanne, Yes, definitely everyone needs some time alone for some people is it daily for others less often. I appreciate the visit. Sara
Canerdy Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 5:27 PM
Descriptive, honest, realistic piece, Sara. Janice
Kendrick Avatar
November 17, 2022 at 12:46 AM
Thank you, Janice. I appreciate the review of my work. Sara
Richards Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 12:30 PM
I think that the connection we experience when shared memories are repeated (perhaps often) is to give us a touchstone of past joy. In contrast to the concerns of the present. Thank you for your poem, Sara, as it inspired me to reflect on my own situation. Regards Suzette
Kendrick Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 2:57 PM
Yes, I agree, Suzette, that it is good to remember good times together and sometimes sad times remembered help us to heal, and hard times remember helps us to be more appreciative of the good times. Sometimes it is not good to harp on one person's past that they feel are their glory days or months or years and theirs alone. Thanks for dropping by, reading and taking time to comment. Sara
Leffanta Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 11:04 AM
I have always been thankful for Native American culture where people do not talk unless they have something to say. I could never, ever live with anyone who talks incessantly, especially about the over and done! Naught to worry as long walks are good for your health! Aloha!
Leffanta Avatar
November 17, 2022 at 10:21 AM
You could write a "Growing Old is not for Sissies" poem, as most people have no idea just how painful taking a breath can be! Aloha!
Kendrick Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 2:46 PM
Rico, I am at a point in my life where pain is a constant companion and walking only makes it worse. I do try to be up and walk some, but it is not easy. I hope you never have to live with anyone who talks incessantly especially about nothing. LOL..Thanks for sharing about the native American culture. I appreciate the visit and the kind review. Sara
Buhagiar Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 2:59 AM
Well written. Wise words.
Kendrick Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 4:30 AM
Thank you, Victor. I appreciate the kind review. Sara
Horsman Avatar
November 14, 2022 at 8:40 PM
Yet i read wonderful, honest poetry, from your pen/mind Sara. I am thousands of miles away, yet in the same boat. my wife and i struggle some what. but we keep on keeping on, upon that road until we reach the sign of our final step..You have given me lots of joy, down these years of soup my friend. look forward to many more...Harry
Kendrick Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 4:14 AM
Thank you, Harry. I appreciate the encouragement and kind review of my work. I hope you and your wife keep on keeping on until the end as well. Sara
George Avatar
November 14, 2022 at 7:35 PM
This is the conundrum all aged people are passing through. Well depicted ! All the best dear Sara
Kendrick Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 4:08 AM
Valsa, Yes, for some elderly, they live in the past. Getting older is not for sissies for sure. Thanks for dropping by and for taking time to comment. Sara
Rodrigues Avatar
November 14, 2022 at 6:28 PM
Yes, sometimes we must forget! Great poetry!
Kendrick Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 4:03 AM
Kim, Sometimes the past is best put in the past for sure. Thanks for the nice review of my work. Sara
DiMino Avatar
November 14, 2022 at 5:08 PM
"Let sleeping dogs lie." If not for the future, at least to live in the moment has better chance for success.
Kendrick Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 3:58 AM
Joe, Yes, we do need to live in the moment as much as possible, learn from the past and go on, and always plan for the future, but not put all our trust in it. Thanks for the nice review of my work. I appreciate the visit. Sara
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