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No Anchor For Rancour

Long-lasting anger, bitterness, and spite
Sometimes can penetrate the heart and mind
To taint the joys of others' earned delight.
If left, can sink its anchor deep to find
Its permanent aversion- to be kind.
Then, like a ship that's firmly kedged at sea-
Entrapped by vicious waves and cannot flee,
That hate caged deep inside the aching heart,
Just eats away to never be set free.
Not till that anchor's pulled- may it depart.

Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2023

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John Hamilton Date: 8/8/2023 8:08:00 AM Well said Sandra, I enjoyed this one very much. Word selection and rhymes are spot on as per usual. Login to Reply

Lin Lane Date: 8/8/2023 7:03:00 AM There should be no place for anger to enter our emotions. Congratulations, Sandra. Login to Reply

Jay Narain Date: 7/27/2023 10:33:00 AM Nice rhythmic poem. Nice picture too, Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 7/30/2023 6:31:00 PM Thank you very much, Jay! I appreciate your visit and uplifting comment. Sandra

Tom Woody Date: 7/27/2023 10:02:00 AM Still the queen of rhyme I see. I like it. Very nice Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 7/30/2023 6:30:00 PM Hi, Tom! Welcome back! Thanks for the nice comment! Much appreciated! Sandra

Susan Ashley Date: 7/27/2023 9:26:00 AM Dear Sandra, I adore and admire the heart and soul of your potent verse so vividly expressed in its rhythm and rhymes and captivating metaphors. A dramatic beauty spilled from your golden pen. I think this will place high in Seekers list. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 7/30/2023 6:29:00 PM Thank you so much, Susan, for stopping by with your wonderful uplifting comments about my poem. I am so pleased that you like it! Hugs, Sandra