Wilma Neels Poet Free verse

'raising a Glass To You'

Here is to those who tiptoed out of my life 
Without explaining what I did wrong 
In order for me to do it better next time 

Here is to those who thought they knew me 
Who judged; without getting to know me 

Here is to those who lied their way into my life 
Assuming that my eyes would never see the truth 

Here is to those I loved and lost 
Who taught me unconditional love 
In spite of the challenges it brings 

Here is to those I treasure
That took the time to see the cracks 
That looked beyond the mistakes, beyond the flaws 
Who still said 'you are worth it' 

In our lives we grow with people or we grow apart 
It doesn't mean that you failed in a relationship 
It means that you needed that person in that particular space 
On this journey you meet people and you let go of people
Then you get those that give you reasons to want to hold on 

Treasure the experiences 
Remember the lessons 
Never allow it to steal the memories you can create today 

So I am lifting a glass to those I had to let go 
And to those that gave me reasons to hold on 

Thank you for the inspiration 
Thank you for dwelling in my space

©134229042015

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Joe Maverick May 13, 2015 at 4:06 PM Quite an interesting way of looking at relationships in this one Wilma, and I can see a lot of reality in this, hope you are doing well there..' All my best..!

Andrea Dietrich May 3, 2015 at 4:59 PM wow, this is an amazing toast, because it involved toasting to the bad as well as to the good. there is much to be learned from both!!

Tim Ryerson May 3, 2015 at 3:36 PM And I lift a glass to YOU dear lady for this poem which is LOADED with insight and wisdom...The second to last verse really says it all for me...Thank you for making my day - Tim

Richard Lamoureux May 3, 2015 at 12:28 PM This is a touching piece. I recently had a friend of many years cut off contact with me for no reason. I am left feeling hurt and confused. This really resonates with me.

Carolyn Devonshire May 3, 2015 at 12:14 PM Let me lift a glass to you, Wilma, for the keen observations you describe so eloquently in this poem. We've all had people who come and go. Sometimes we think we know someone, but it takes time to learn the truth. So many verses of wisdom here! Wish I could give more than a 7. This should be published! Love, Carolyn

Emile Pinet April 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM Like a cleansing rain the author pours out her heart and feels rejuvenated by the experience. A marvelous display of emotions as one is led upon a trail of magic moments lost and gained, each encased as a golden nugget or a dagger within the authors heart, but welcome nonetheless. Emile. #7

Anne-Lise Andresen April 29, 2015 at 6:54 AM - Raises my glass with you - A wonderful poem, Wilma !!! - I wish you a great day - hugs & <3 // Anne-Lise :)

Darlene Gifford April 29, 2015 at 6:52 AM Hi, Wilma, and here I am occupying your space. At least long enough to read your poem. I enjoyed it. Blessings, Darlene