Mend the Fences or Burn the Bridges

I have no desire to mend the fences,
life is now lived in past tenses:
          heartbreaker
          joy taker
          misery maker

I was told don’t burn those bridges,
trouble only comes in smidges:
          pitches 
          switches
          stitches 

The stars are not arranged for comfort,
but to sparkle, shine and extort:
           take chance
           moon dance
           romance!

Carry on my wayward son
there’ll be peace when you are done*
          life gives
          love lives
          forgives. 


*Kerry Livgren

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Alison A Smith

July 23, 2026 at 9:57 PM

I like your poems format made for an enjoyable read.

Chetta Achara

July 23, 2026 at 11:25 PM

Thank you.

Paula Goldsmith

July 23, 2026 at 12:24 PM

WOW!! What a wonderful write/picture you have here. Love Both... "Good Luck" I did, "Mend The Fences." Have a wonderful day writing away..............

Chetta Achara

July 23, 2026 at 1:27 PM

Thank you.