No Anchor For Rancour

No anchor for rancour would do us all good.
Malice and bitterness should have no place
in this world of ours. We need brotherhood -
with love and forgiveness – our saving grace.

Take your resentments and any ill will.
In a container place them air-tight
till that container you no more can fill.
Pack them in darkness away from the light.

No anchor for rancour. Maliciousness
must have no hold on us all any more.
We must be free of all viciousness,
guided by love to a new shining shore.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Agustin Avatar
August 9, 2023 at 9:22 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing your wisdom. I'm sorry that I missed your August Acrostic contest. God bless you.
Kauffman Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 10:27 AM
Wonderful image of the jar, Andrea! Congratulations on your win as your words guide us to love's "new shining shore." Beautifully written. Blessings to you!
Hamilton Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 8:12 AM
Well said Andrea, congrats on a nice win!
Lane Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 7:06 AM
We should never allow anger to rule our emotions. Congrats, Andra.
Alex Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 4:19 AM
"We need brotherhood - with love and forgiveness – our saving grace" - Beautifully said. Congratulations!
George Avatar
August 6, 2023 at 8:48 AM
Andrea, what an inspiring poem.... I love the idea of stuffing all our resentments in a bottle and keeping it tightly corked in a dark corner. So there will only be only the light of love. How I long to see such a world. Let us move to such a shining shore. Beautiful !
Rodrigues Avatar
August 5, 2023 at 6:46 PM
Great title and message, Andrea! xx
Tor Avatar
August 5, 2023 at 2:30 PM
Well said Andrea. I read your comment below. I continue praying for healing for you. Can't lose hope. Hope you are well Andrea and your pain is minimal. God heal you and bless you...
Situation Avatar
August 5, 2023 at 12:30 PM
Sorry can't help it.
Dietrich Avatar
August 5, 2023 at 12:33 PM
my only rancor is with pain. I detest my physical conditions.
Allison Avatar
August 5, 2023 at 9:49 AM
You said it as it is Andrea, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx I wrote my poem and can't find my note pad lol
Dietrich Avatar
August 5, 2023 at 12:33 PM
uggg, don't you hate when that happens.
Daniel Avatar
August 5, 2023 at 5:59 AM
Well put, Andrea, simple and straight:)
Dietrich Avatar
August 5, 2023 at 12:34 PM
thanks
Mcintosh Avatar
August 5, 2023 at 5:04 AM
Beautifully said. God bless you always, sweet lady. Love, Gina
Dietrich Avatar
August 5, 2023 at 12:34 PM
thanks. God bless you too
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