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Mend the Fences or Burn the Bridges Poetry Contest. ~ Sponsored by: Margarita Lillico 

Mend The Fences

Mend the fences they will say,
give forgiveness as you pray.
Is there a smile in the suns bright ray?
Maybe I do not want a pretty flower bouquet.
I think you should be on your way,
fly out of my life like a blue jay.
I do not want to mend this fence today,
you bring me clouds of gray.
I want only a happy day,
make it fast with no delay

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Victor Buhagiar August 1, 2026 at 5:07 AM Well written for your contest. Wish you luck.❤️ Paula Goldsmith August 2, 2026 at 1:36 PM Thank You for reading/writing on my "Mend The Fences." Also thanks for your, Wish you luck. Glad you found this to be, Well written for your contest. I enjoyed writing it. I always forgive, then let God take over. Sometimes I need to walk away. I will Not be a door mat any longer. Have a blessed day writing away..............

sara Etgen-Baker July 30, 2026 at 5:53 PM great contest entry. Sometimes I don't want to mend fences either, especially with 'toxic' folks. Paula Goldsmith August 2, 2026 at 1:35 PM  Thank You for reading/writing on my "Mend The Fences." Also thanks for your, Best wishes for the contest. Glad you found this to be a, great contest entry. I enjoyed writing it. I always forgive, then let God take over. Sometimes I need to walk away. I will Not be a door mat any longer. Yes, many 'toxic' folks are out there. Have a blessed day writing away..............

Andrea Dietrich July 27, 2026 at 5:09 PM I really enjoyed this one. Honestly I could not even think his to do it , so I didn't enter this contest Paula Goldsmith August 2, 2026 at 1:12 PM Thank You for reading/writing on my "Mend The Fences." Glad you really enjoyed this one. I enjoyed writing it. I always forgive, then let God take over. Sometimes I need to walk away. I will Not be a door mat any longer. Have a blessed day writing away..............

Karen Jones July 27, 2026 at 4:07 PM An empowering write. Enjoyed! Paula Goldsmith August 2, 2026 at 1:11 PM Thank You for reading/writing on my "Mend The Fences."  Glad you found this to be, An empowering write. Also glad you enjoyed reading it. I enjoyed writing it. I always forgive, then let God take over. Sometimes I need to walk away. I will Not be a door mat any longer. Have a blessed day writing away..............

Gershon Wolf July 23, 2026 at 8:48 PM Love this 'attitude poem,' Puala. Reminds me of Ray Charles' song, "Hit the Road, Jack." Paula Goldsmith July 24, 2026 at 7:52 PM Thank You for reading/writing on my "Mend The Fences." Glad you enjoyed this one. I enjoyed writing it.  I always forgive, then let God take over. Sometimes I need to walk away. I will Not be a door mat any longer.  Ray Charles with his song, "Hit the Road, Jack" had it right. Have a blessed day writing away..............

Chetta Achara July 23, 2026 at 1:28 PM Nicely written. Best of luck in the contest. Paula Goldsmith July 24, 2026 at 7:50 PM Thank You for reading/writing on my "Mend The Fences." Also thanks for your, Best of luck in the contest. Glad you found this to be, Nicely written. I enjoyed writing it. I always forgive, then let God take over. Sometimes I need to walk away. I will Not be a door mat any longer. Have a blessed day writing away..............

Jennifer Proxenos July 23, 2026 at 12:02 PM Hi Paula a great write created by your wonderful imagination and your never ending initiative. Some people just have a difficult character and cant help hurting others , I CUT THEM OUT OF OUR LIVES IF i sense this. Hope you are keeping well my dear friend,Love Jenny. Paula Goldsmith July 23, 2026 at 12:13 PM Thank You for reading/writing on my "Mend The Fences."  Glad you found this to be, a great write. I enjoyed writing it. I always forgive, then let God take over. Sometimes I need to walk away. I will Not be a door mat any longer. Yes, cut them right out of our live is a must. I am well. Hope you are all OK....  Have a blessed day writing away..............

Anne-Lise Andresen July 22, 2026 at 1:26 AM - Forgiveness is something you should do for your own sake, but not always easy, Paula - A great poem :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs Paula Goldsmith July 23, 2026 at 7:50 AM Thank You for reading/writing on my "Mend The Fences." Glad you enjoyed this one. I enjoyed writing it. I always forgive, then let God take over. Sometimes I need to walk away. I will Not be a door mat any longer. Have a blessed day writing away..............

Sara Kendrick July 21, 2026 at 2:18 PM Sometimes, with some people it is best to say to them move along. I enjoyed reading this one today. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K. Paula Goldsmith July 22, 2026 at 3:21 PM Thank You for reading/writing on my "Mend The Fences." Glad you enjoyed this one. I enjoyed writing it. I always forgive, then let God take over. Sometimes I need to walk away. I will Not be a door mat any longer. Have a blessed day writing away..............

Sotto Poet July 21, 2026 at 1:42 PM Very well-crafted poem with great imagery layers and good wording. Best wishes for the contest. Paula Goldsmith July 22, 2026 at 3:20 PM Thank You for reading/writing on my "Mend The Fences." Also thanks for your, Best wishes for the contest. Glad you found this to be, Very well-crafted poem. I enjoyed writing it. I always forgive, then let God take over. Sometimes I need to walk away. I will Not be a door mat any longer. Have a blessed day writing away..............

Paula Goldsmith July 21, 2026 at 12:26 PM "Mend The Fences." Date Written: 7/21/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet...........