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Revealing Your Soul and Other Tension

Have you ever opened your mouth and chewed on your foot, extra BBQ sauce please. Our words come rolling out, while our brain is napping. As we blush and gasp for air, we try to say~I am sorry. Feelings are now hurt, maybe even the friendship. After all, we are just human~right. Harsh words can cut like a sharp knife, loving words can also heal. As we ask them and God to give us, we must also show forgiveness to others. Holding a grudge helps no one, and hurts everyone. Tonight as I wash my mouth out with soap, I pray to be the person God wants me to me. Date Written:1/6/2023 2 Place

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Len Gasun

Date: 1/16/2023 8:03:00 AM

You've penned such a beautiful and delightful poem my dear friend Paula. I strongly agree on your lines giving healthy foods for both our thoughts and soul. Loving this a lot. Thanks for sharing and Congratulations on you win! God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/16/2023 9:21:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing and for you congratulations. I am honored to have this win. Glad you love this write. Words are so powerful. Good words help the body/soul. My words are to have a blessed day writing away............

Ann Peck

Date: 1/15/2023 4:22:00 PM

Dear Paula, Your poem is charming and oh, so truthful! Unless we never speak, we all make an oops statement. I love your poem! Congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/16/2023 8:40:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing and for you congratulations. I am honored to have this win. Glad you love my write. Words are filled with power. Both good and bad. My words are to have a blessed day writing away............

Eve Roper

Date: 1/15/2023 11:00:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Lasaad's contest, Paula. In my youth, I too use to be very truthful with my words not knowing the words hurt. An open confessions is good for the souls at times. Being Catholic, it always helped to go to confession face to face, not behind a curtain. Great verse . Many Blessings My Friend

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/15/2023 12:55:00 PM

Thank You for reading/writing and for you congratulations. I am honored to have this win. Words are filled with power. We need to think first. Sometimes that is not easy. Sorry is also a powerful word. My words are to have a blessed day writing away............

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/14/2023 9:53:00 PM

"e are just human~right. Harsh words can cut like a sharp knife, loving words can also heal", "I pray to be the person God wants me to me" - Beautiful. Congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/15/2023 12:52:00 PM

Thank You for reading/writing and for you congratulations. I am honored to have this win. So glad you enjoyed this write. Yes, words can hurt or bring joy. My words are to have a blessed day writing away.........

Valsa George

Date: 1/14/2023 8:38:00 PM

"Tonight as I wash my mouth out with soap....." I love this line. Well done Paula. Congratulations on your win !

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/15/2023 12:49:00 PM

Thank You for reading/writing and for you congratulations. I am honored to have this win. Glad you love my write. Guess the mouth needs some soap from time to time. Hahahah. My words are to have a blessed day writing away............

Hilo Poet

Date: 1/14/2023 1:50:00 PM

Amen, Paula, nicely stated, having God in our life for without--unbearable the thought. My compliments on your win, my friend, Aloha William

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/15/2023 12:47:00 PM

Thank You for reading/writing and for you congratulations. I am honored to have this win. Glad you like this write. Words do hurt. Why can't people see that??? My words are to have a blessed day writing away............

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/14/2023 12:04:00 PM

Love your poem, Paula. A great way of describing yourself!! Congrats.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/14/2023 12:58:00 PM

Thank You for reading/writing and for you congratulations. I am honored to have this win. Glad you love my write. My words are to have a blessed day writing away............

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/14/2023 6:09:00 AM

Congratulations on your contest win with this fantastic poem, Paula. Blessings

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/14/2023 11:30:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing and for you congratulations. I am honored to have this win in your wonderful contest. Thanks for doing the contest. Words can hurt or heal, it is up to the person. My words are to have a blessed day writing away............

Valsa George

Date: 1/8/2023 8:44:00 PM

When words are uttered without thought, it can hurt others. If you feel you have offended others, ask forgiveness. In the same way, if someone has hurt you through word or action , forgive them and never keep the grudge. Great thoughts, dear Sara.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/9/2023 7:33:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you like my write. Words can/do hurt. One needs to ask forgiveness. Have a blessed day/week................

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/8/2023 7:24:00 PM

The BBQ sauce goes perfectly with my big foot in my even bigger mouth. Thanks for the suggestion, Paula. lol... Inspiring write, by the way. :) gw

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/9/2023 7:30:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you like my BBQ sauce for your foot. Do you also need some pepper??? Hahahaha.... Thanks for saying it was an, " Inspiring write." That made my day. Have a blessed day/week...............

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 1/8/2023 11:05:00 AM

Yes sometimes words come out without thought of what we say and can hurt others in the process. It is in asking forgiveness and admitting our mistakes that we move on. love phyl

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/9/2023 7:26:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you like this write. Yes, we should ask forgiveness/admitting our mistakes. Have a blessed day/week................

Stephan McBride

Date: 1/6/2023 1:54:00 PM

Beautiful inspiration to all

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/7/2023 8:42:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you like this one. I enjoyed writing it. Have a blessed day/weekend................

Selash Susu

Date: 1/6/2023 11:28:00 AM

true words

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/6/2023 11:42:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you like my write. Have a blessed day/weekend................