Nette Onclaud Poet Rhyme

Learning To Forgive

He called a name in the middle of night
Replaying the words, the tempting desire
The voice of instinct I cannot rewrite,
I looked in the mirror; my soul fumed a fire.

He woke up repenting a clear deceit
My trust splintered like a broken glass , used
Recalling how they brushed cheeks with fired heat
And thought this  lady was simply amused.

I took a long bath, peeling stain’s disgust
As bubbly soap fell down on muddy tiles
Till angelic voice whispered, “ are you just?”
While months lifted the fog , tracing a  smile.

He begged harder the way I saw him first
My senses roused through light of new power,
Reclaiming the glint of healed time, affirmed
When slow  forgiveness became my savior.


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Healing Power of Forgiveness
Contest of Line Gauthier -- Quatrain Rhyme
Re-posted   11/10/2107

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Line Gauthier November 16, 2017 at 7:38 PM Thank you, Nette. Wonderful poem. Congrats on your win.

Gregory Richard Barden November 11, 2017 at 9:51 PM Congrats on your win, Nette!

Eve Roper November 10, 2017 at 11:20 PM Congratulations, Nette, on a great write. Hugs eve ~`*

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores September 21, 2016 at 2:48 PM Congratulations Nette on the placement of the contest.

Kabuteng P.Ink K. April 15, 2013 at 12:16 PM Nakakaalala ka talaga, lalo tagal mo nawala :( sana naman ok ka... Alam mo na pwede mo 'ko pagkatiwalaan, sabihin mo lang kelan ka mag IM...miss din kit, shucks... Tulog muna ako, ako rin Di na talaga madalas dito...kaw din, tulog muna kahit ang iniiiiit! Hugs and love dear nette...sobra talaga ako natuwa nakita ko name mo!

Carol Sunshine Brown November 8, 2012 at 11:26 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win in Delilah's "Adultery" contest Nette. Love, Carol

Debbie Guzzi November 7, 2012 at 11:31 AM Yes we are WOMAN, I always liked the concept of shield mates better than husband and wife. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Cecilia Macfarlane November 7, 2012 at 8:37 AM The wrath of a scorned woman who choses self control instead of self destruction....Excellent! Congrats on you win Nette. Hugs

Bukang Liwayway November 7, 2012 at 5:43 AM wow!! lovely write. big congratulations on you grand win friend Nette.. Hugs

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl November 7, 2012 at 12:43 AM Big congratulations on your first place win Nette xx

Vicky Tsiluma November 6, 2012 at 11:05 PM Wow Nette! This is very well done. Congrats on your win!

Seren Roberts November 6, 2012 at 10:22 PM Well done ........Seren

Poet Destroyer A November 6, 2012 at 8:29 PM Nette, congratulations in Delilah's " Adultery , forgive or not to forgive " contest. Enjoyed stopping by to read her winners. Good Night~ Always & Forever PD"

James Marshall Goff November 1, 2012 at 5:30 AM very wonderful, indeed! Nette! thanks for stopping by, my friend! jimbo

Dinda Minardi October 24, 2012 at 9:44 AM Wow, Nette. This one got me raged, a good imaginary. No more words, perfect story, perfect words :)

James Marshall Goff October 21, 2012 at 8:04 PM Very nice...jimbo...last line in stanza 4...my fave

Harry Horsman October 21, 2012 at 4:56 AM not only a warrior, but a powerful one at that... as is this poem, your second line in the second stanza, wow, that is so good...

Francine Roberts October 21, 2012 at 1:10 AM unable to reply to your soupmail, keep getting error 500 message, not sure if replies went through or not, yes that type of rhyme is fine, if the same sound is there in an obvious fashion then thats fine

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 20, 2012 at 11:51 AM FANTABULOUS WRITING FOR ADULTERY CHALLENGE NETTE LUV .. U PAINTED A TRUE PORTRAIT OF THIS SCENARIO .. CLEAR DECEIT FOR SURE .. WINNING WISHED TO U SWEETS AND HAPPY WEEKEND ..

Sara Kendrick October 20, 2012 at 6:33 AM Great one that touches on the subject from the one betrayed point of view..Reads like a winner to me..Good luck in the contest..Thanks for stopping by..Your presence at my work is always encouraging..Sara

Sean Trott October 19, 2012 at 9:57 PM Very strong message you really helped me feel connected

Len Gasun October 19, 2012 at 7:03 PM Hi, Nette! I've read many of your poems and I tell you, they are all tremendously beautiful! I salute you! I especially love this one! I'm sure it gives so much strength and comfort to women who are deeply hurt, like me.Yes, we women should be stronger if excruciating pain strikes. This is a grand winner for me.!Thank you for visiting my work more often. Good luck always!!!! love, leonora

Kash Poet October 19, 2012 at 6:31 PM An excellent approach to the theme of the contest here Nette.Beautifully penned.Best wishes to you.

Russell Sivey October 19, 2012 at 5:54 PM What power you show within this mighty write my friend! I really enjoyed this enlightening poem, a very intriguing poem I must say! I love your awesome write that you have here, you drew me in at the beginning the kept me through the end! What a spectacular piece Nette, Great Work!!