Make Peace With Time

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time heals or so they say
gives the illusion of comforting

barely ~ it merely glosses over
at best of times dulls our suffering

we learn to live with pain
grin and bear the heartache

we befriend shadows in the dark
through the night that keep us awake

we manage to calm the beast
though it feeds on our broken heart

we manage somehow to coexist
so it doesn’t fully tear us apart

we understand that time can be our ally
if we learn to cope as best we can

we remember to not give up
so must get back on the caravan

we tolerate inevitable fluctuations
bravely ride the waves of emotion

we welcome nature’s cycles
connect with land and ocean

we embrace our role
within this universe sublime

as we invite peace within
and treasure the miracle of time



AP: 2nd place 2022

Submitted on May 24, 2021 for contest TIME sponsored by CHANTELLE ANNE COOKE  -  RANKED 5TH

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 5/28/2021 3:04:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. I love your line, "we remember to not give up." Have a blessed day/weekend................
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Date: 5/28/2021 6:20:00 AM
Lovely Write, Line, congratulations:)
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/28/2021 1:55:00 PM
Thank you, Jo ~
Date: 5/27/2021 11:27:00 PM
Congratulations on a well-deserved win.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/28/2021 1:55:00 PM
Thank you very much, Terry ~
Date: 5/27/2021 6:57:00 PM
Oh wow! We need to read this through the eyes of our soul. A fave. Congrats on your win, Line
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/28/2021 1:56:00 PM
Thank you for your most appreciated visit and compliment ~
Date: 5/24/2021 10:54:00 PM
Wow your words are so true dearest Line and I feel you have penned the winner here with this beautiful moving poem. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
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Date: 5/24/2021 6:07:00 PM
Time does heal. I can attest to that. Wonderfully written. Have a great day.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/24/2021 6:25:00 PM
Thanks, David. Much appreciated ~
Date: 5/24/2021 4:00:00 PM
Hello Lin, this oem looks likea a winner. Hugs Darlene
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/25/2021 3:02:00 PM
Hello Lin, enjoy your evening . You are welcome. Hugs.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/24/2021 6:25:00 PM
Thank you very much, Darlene ~
Date: 5/24/2021 1:52:00 PM
A fine, thought-provoking verse, Line. I really enjoyed reading it and wish you the best in your contest submission.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/24/2021 3:09:00 PM
Thanks, Milton ~
Date: 5/24/2021 12:40:00 PM
Wonderfully written poem with wise statements and perfect word choice, good for a high contest placement.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/24/2021 1:43:00 PM
Thank you for your lovely comment, Lasaad. Most appreciated ~
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