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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.) Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 12/2/2019 8:50:00 AM I think we all see something unique.