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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

Date: 9/9/2020 4:01:00 PM

so right ...dreadful advice with its contradiction for what is love without trust? :)

Sharon Keely
Date: 9/10/2020 8:13:00 AM

So much "advice" we heard as kids was bewilderingly contradictory!

Emilia James

Date: 9/8/2020 10:51:00 AM

Great write and spot on...enjoyed reading your poem, thank you. Emilia : )

Sharon Keely
Date: 9/10/2020 8:13:00 AM

Thanks Emilia!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/28/2020 1:07:00 PM

"not one?" this is sad. I am surprised but certainly not stunned.

Sharon Keely
Date: 8/28/2020 2:12:00 PM

I may have taken a little poetic license there Caren. But just a little...

Sand Blown

Date: 8/27/2020 5:37:00 PM

...right on....gettin oldt means using of that internal heat to keep 'ourselves' warm.......stan sand

Sharon Keely
Date: 8/28/2020 7:01:00 AM

Ain't that the truth Stan!

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 8/21/2020 12:14:00 PM

you gave me a good laugh..c'est true...thank u..

Sharon Keely
Date: 8/28/2020 7:01:00 AM

Thanks for reading and commenting Nancy!

David Drowley

Date: 8/19/2020 12:13:00 PM

'Sharon, Thank you for this ironic and insightful contribution to good poetry. David.'

Sharon Keely
Date: 8/20/2020 9:57:00 AM

Thank you David, much appreciated!

James Inman

Date: 8/18/2020 6:06:00 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
Date: 8/18/2020 9:18:00 AM

Thanks for reading James, I appreciate the comment.

Janine Lever

Date: 8/18/2020 1:18:00 AM

I know that feeling. Good poem, the irony comes through. enjoyable read. thank you Sharon.

Sharon Keely
Date: 8/18/2020 9:18:00 AM

Thanks Janine! Glad you enjoyed it.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 8/17/2020 10:18:00 PM

Good advice. I appreciate.

Sharon Keely
Date: 8/18/2020 9:19:00 AM

Many thanks Anisha.

Dr Jose Manimala

Date: 8/17/2020 6:54:00 PM

Like her ironic tone on trust.

Sharon Keely
Date: 8/18/2020 9:19:00 AM

Thank you Josef!

Debbie Walker

Date: 8/17/2020 3:57:00 PM

Absolutely, Love this because it is so true. Great write.

Sharon Keely
Date: 8/18/2020 9:22:00 AM

Thank you Debbie!

James Marshall Goff

Date: 8/17/2020 3:38:00 PM

True hearts are rare indeed, Sharon, another good poem...

Sharon Keely
Date: 8/18/2020 9:23:00 AM

Thanks James, we live in hope!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/17/2020 3:32:00 PM

I remember that ancient saying. Fun poem Pangiexx

Sharon Keely
Date: 8/18/2020 9:23:00 AM

Thanks Pangie!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/7/2020 8:26:00 AM

Few words with much said. A wonderful write. Enjoy your day...............

Sharon Keely
Date: 8/8/2020 10:05:00 AM

Thank you Paula! I hope you have a lovely day too.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 8/5/2020 5:21:00 AM

ooh. I might delight in this a little too much, I love it! A fave. xomo!

Sharon Keely
Date: 8/5/2020 1:40:00 PM

Many thanks PT, delighted to delight!