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'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
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Date: 5/13/2015 4:06:00 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..!
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Date: 5/3/2015 4:59:00 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!!
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Date: 5/3/2015 3:36:00 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
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Date: 5/3/2015 12:28:00 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.
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Date: 5/3/2015 12:14:00 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
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Date: 4/29/2015 10:00:00 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
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Date: 4/29/2015 6:54:00 AM
- Raises my glass with you - A wonderful poem, Wilma !!! - I wish you a great day - hugs & <3 // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 4/29/2015 6:52:00 AM
Hi, Wilma, and here I am occupying your space. At least long enough to read your poem. I enjoyed it. Blessings, Darlene
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