Sharon Keely Poet Free verse

Terrible Advice

Young me took this to heart:
“Love many, 
Trust few,
And always paddle
your own canoe”

Now I paddle my canoe
In icy waters
Far from my youth
and my many lovers 
not one of whom 
I trusted.

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Susan Woodrow September 9, 2020 at 4:01 PM so right ...dreadful advice with its contradiction for what is love without trust? :) Sharon Keely September 10, 2020 at 8:13 AM So much "advice" we heard as kids was bewilderingly contradictory!

Emilia James September 8, 2020 at 10:51 AM Great write and spot on...enjoyed reading your poem, thank you. Emilia : ) Sharon Keely September 10, 2020 at 8:13 AM Thanks Emilia!

Caren Krutsinger August 28, 2020 at 1:07 PM "not one?" this is sad. I am surprised but certainly not stunned. Sharon Keely August 28, 2020 at 2:12 PM I may have taken a little poetic license there Caren. But just a little...

Sand Blown August 27, 2020 at 5:37 PM ...right on....gettin oldt means using of that internal heat to keep 'ourselves' warm.......stan sand Sharon Keely August 28, 2020 at 7:01 AM Ain't that the truth Stan!

Nancy Kaufman August 21, 2020 at 12:14 PM you gave me a good laugh..c'est true...thank u.. Sharon Keely August 28, 2020 at 7:01 AM Thanks for reading and commenting Nancy!

David Drowley August 19, 2020 at 12:13 PM 'Sharon, Thank you for this ironic and insightful contribution to good poetry. David.' Sharon Keely August 20, 2020 at 9:57 AM Thank you David, much appreciated!

James Inman August 18, 2020 at 6:06 AM I've read several of your poems Sharon. They are thoughtful, hard hitting and socially relevant, but also show the the elements of good writing. Sharon Keely August 18, 2020 at 9:18 AM Thanks for reading James, I appreciate the comment.

Janine Lever August 18, 2020 at 1:18 AM I know that feeling. Good poem, the irony comes through. enjoyable read. thank you Sharon. Sharon Keely August 18, 2020 at 9:18 AM Thanks Janine! Glad you enjoyed it.

Anisha Dutta August 17, 2020 at 10:18 PM Good advice. I appreciate. Sharon Keely August 18, 2020 at 9:19 AM Many thanks Anisha.

Dr Jose Manimala August 17, 2020 at 6:54 PM Like her ironic tone on trust. Sharon Keely August 18, 2020 at 9:19 AM Thank you Josef!

Debbie Walker August 17, 2020 at 3:57 PM Absolutely, Love this because it is so true. Great write. Sharon Keely August 18, 2020 at 9:22 AM Thank you Debbie!

James Marshall Goff August 17, 2020 at 3:38 PM True hearts are rare indeed, Sharon, another good poem... Sharon Keely August 18, 2020 at 9:23 AM Thanks James, we live in hope!

Panagiota Romios August 17, 2020 at 3:32 PM I remember that ancient saying. Fun poem Pangiexx Sharon Keely August 18, 2020 at 9:23 AM Thanks Pangie!

Paula Goldsmith August 7, 2020 at 8:26 AM Few words with much said. A wonderful write. Enjoy your day............... Sharon Keely August 8, 2020 at 10:05 AM Thank you Paula! I hope you have a lovely day too.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 5, 2020 at 5:21 AM ooh. I might delight in this a little too much, I love it! A fave. xomo! Sharon Keely August 5, 2020 at 1:40 PM Many thanks PT, delighted to delight!