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I Wish I Had

I have been forced, to love people I hate. I wish I had, only loving people around me. My ego has been cut, cut with a very sharp knife many times. My ego must now heal, I must put on a big smile. People will go, but my ego is here to stay.

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Michael Tor

Date: 3/21/2024 1:41:00 PM

Paula I understand fully what your statement is in your poetry. It is difficult to forgive and love those we look at as unfavorable. The Lord commands us to do so and I agree it is almost impossible. Hugs.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/22/2024 10:32:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my write. I always forgive. The bible says forgive 7X70=490. I asked a pastor/what happens when you go over 490? He did Not know what to say. I know what to do/let God deal with them/God did. I will not. It's very hard to live with people that hate you. Now/I only want loving people around me. Hugs... Have a wonderful weekend writing away..........

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/21/2024 10:11:00 AM

Paula, One learns, like getting hit over the head with a board, that no, not all people will like us, no matter what we do. Some will set out to destroy us! You are a Christian. What did Christ teach? To trn the other cheek? My experience is to like whomever you choose. To chase for approval is sheer madness. I have friends here, but I do not make poetry the center of my life! 80 years ago has no meaning. Was raised to be me. How else to impact the world? Pangie

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/22/2024 10:19:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my write. Yes, not all people will like us but some hate us/set out to destroy us. I let God deal with them. I will not... Now, I only want loving people around me. Have a wonderful weekend writing away..........

Marugu Mo

Date: 3/17/2024 2:27:00 AM

In my experience especially if its a sibling, I often have to set aside a lot of pride and hurt for the sake of harmony and the reconciliation is usually wonderful. In your case I presume the relationships are unsalvageable. Its a hard thing to do setting aside our hurt in order to heal and have peace...Sometimes I fight silent battles in my head..anyway. Enjoyed your poem. All the best in the contest

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/17/2024 7:39:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your best. Glad you enjoyed my write. Some are dead/some I have not seen in over twenty years. Now I have peace. Have a blessed day writing away..........

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/15/2024 10:23:00 PM

By the way, it is curious that you were forced to love those you hate. Was it familiar? I had step siblings I was not fond of. I strongly disliked my mother in law but I was forced to call her Mom, by her. Doesn't mean it ever forced me to love her though! I don't think we can force feelings. You were forced to pretend love and that is so sad

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/16/2024 12:08:00 PM

It was a very sad/bad time in my life. Some are dead/some I have not seen in over twenty years. I am blessed with new blessings daily. God takes care of the pain with blessings. Have a blessed day/weekend.............

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/14/2024 8:58:00 AM

wow, I love how you did this one, so simple but so cool. Now maybe I can do one too, I had no clue how to approach this, but maybe I can try it now

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/14/2024 1:30:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you love my write. I would like to read your write. Have a blessed day writing away..........

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/13/2024 2:40:00 AM

- Disappointments and defeats do a lot to one's ego :) - Lovely written, Paula :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/14/2024 1:28:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your best wishes. Glad you enjoyed my write. Yes, Disappointments/defeats do a lot to one's ego. Love is the best thing. Hugs... Have a blessed day writing away..........

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/12/2024 2:28:00 PM

This is a good poem with a warning. I don't think we need to be around people we hate because they probably don't like us either. I had to make this change. Don't let anyone ruffle your feathers.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/14/2024 1:25:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my write. You are so right, we do Not need to be around people that hate us but sometimes we must. I had to live with them. I do Not let anyone ruffle my feathers anymore. Live/learn... Love is the best thing. Have a blessed day writing away..........

Silent One

Date: 3/12/2024 1:03:00 PM

Great take on the contest Paula.. nicely done..

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/14/2024 1:21:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you found my write to be a great take on the contest/nicely done. Have a blessed day writing away..........

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 3/12/2024 10:53:00 AM

Lovely Paula so sorry to take so long to reply but I was in hospital until earlier today adding you to fav list hugs Shadow

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/14/2024 1:17:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you found my write to be lovely. I see FAV??? Thanks... You put a smile on my heart. I hope you are OK. Get well fast. Hugs... Have a blessed day writing away..........

Daniel Caplin

Date: 3/12/2024 10:13:00 AM

Hello Paula , wow I feel and share your words , their is a lovely balance between sharpness and softness within your words . Good luck with contest . Daniel

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/14/2024 1:14:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your good luck. Glad you enjoyed my write. Yes, life is a balance between sharpness/softness. Love is the best thing. Have a blessed day writing away..........

Di11y Da11y

Date: 3/12/2024 1:04:00 AM

This was a difficult read Paula, painted on smiles work for a while but like you say, replenishing your ego is the best way forward, best wishes

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/12/2024 8:10:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your best wishes. Glad you enjoyed my write. Yes, painting on a smile can be very hard to do. Self needs to be taken care of. Love is the best thing. Have a blessed day writing away..........

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/11/2024 7:21:00 PM

Excellent poem dear Paula.. very good thought for the contest.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/12/2024 8:06:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you found my write to be an Excellent poem. Have a blessed day writing away..........

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/11/2024 6:47:00 PM

I Wish I Had ~ Date Written: 3/11/2024