Notes About The Poem

Hold No Grudge

Resentment is poison, let it out of your system, soon
Don't bottle ill-will and let it simmer, do forgive and forget
Any slight. Lest it erodes your soul, hold no grudge.


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Date submitted: 09/22/2021

Date written and posted: 02/15/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Kendrick Avatar
October 15, 2021 at 1:50 PM
I have read your winner and see its good qualities. Way to go in the contest. Congrats. Sara
Miller Avatar
October 14, 2021 at 6:35 AM
Great words.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 13, 2021 at 11:28 PM
Ouch! Edward, the depth is truly far-reaching my friend! Blessings, Aloha!
Alex Avatar
October 13, 2021 at 11:17 PM
Great advice, indeed! Congratulations!
Leiser Avatar
February 15, 2019 at 10:50 PM
Very wise words to be heeded. Succinct and well written, Edward!
Ibeh Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 8:27 AM
Thank you very much, Laura!:-)
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