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Pale Shelter

You had such a hold on me I lived your truths Sacrificing my own You withheld love For what reason? Anticipating what outcome? I do not need your approval My love for you is not contingent On whether or not you know how to show me unconditional love Because I understand that to heal myself I need to reach out with the first olive branch. I am reaching out to claim you at this second. Written 11-4-2019 Poetry Contest: Pale Shelter Sponsor: John Hamilton

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Beata Agustin

Date: 12/9/2019 7:22:00 AM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. I believe that by the grace of the Lord, your claim will be granted. God bless you. (Thanks likewise for your constant compliments and comments. I surely appreciate them, and I thank the Lord for your friendship.)

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/8/2019 12:07:00 AM

Wonderful poem Caren that in the midst of pain you found healing. I love the line "I lived your truths" juxtaposed with "to heal myself." Congratulations.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/8/2019 1:54:00 AM

Thank you Sam.

Na Na

Date: 12/7/2019 5:46:00 PM

Congrats on your winning poem Caren

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/8/2019 1:54:00 AM

Thank you Gregory.

John Hamilton

Date: 12/7/2019 2:03:00 PM

Thanks Caren for your entry, congrats in placing in this difficult contest!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/8/2019 1:54:00 AM

Thank you John for having such a wonderful idea!

Na Na

Date: 12/2/2019 1:32:00 AM

Hi Caren I`m checking out others poems with this contest to see if they saw what I just saw. It was hard for me at 1st until I heard the whole song. It was sad. I did my best. Thanks for sharing this

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/2/2019 8:50:00 AM

I think we all see something unique.