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Do unpleasant memories intrude upon and affect our present experience? Exploring those memories might mean confronting hurt, anger and guilt; and that's tough to do. However, our memories tell us something about ourselves, our behavior, how we might change, and how to enjoy today. Poets, more than any group, will understand this unique form of time travel. Smiles to all!!

Can old thoughts of hurt that we shun Cancel life’s gifts wonder and fun? If anger must stay Within brain’s array Do we run with pain in the sun? To digest bad memory’s lunch Chop stick therapies help us munch And chew on old pain So our bad chow mein Will taste sweet like a Nestle’s crunch Although it seems weird and so strange If current behavior we change Old things we found bad No longer seem sad As memories do rearrange Thought patterns that left our mood scarred That colored the present as marred Yield to a changed script Where wounds from the crypt Appear like a kind greeting card Forgiveness is really for us It adds onto life like a plus Anger’s not treasure But cancels pleasure And deports good times on a bus

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Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 1/14/2025 8:24:00 PM

Hi Duke, I'm ready to depart on the good time bus. A positive outlook and humor will be with me and anger under the wheels. Love these limericks. Hugs

Duke Beaufort
Date: 1/24/2025 2:50:00 PM

Thanks Cecilia, I'm just noticing this wonderful comment. It is amazing how letting go of anger elevates our mood. I've become so ecstatic lately that people might think something is wrong with me. I've never had a period like this in my life, but it comes with taking time to review what happened over the years and not letting any of that spoil today's agenda. Bad experience and messages from that past can act like saboteurs. It's not easy getting rid of that pattern, but the time spent contemplating it all pays dividends. Smiles to you!!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 1/14/2025 11:30:00 AM

Hello Duke, What a clever exploration of forgiveness and emotional transformation. The balance of wisdom and humor in your words is truly refreshing. As a counselor, I do get some individuals who have anger management issues and sometimes court-mandated treatment. For me personally, I try to be mindful of my emotions, making sure to keep in check. Not always easy to do. Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Duke Beaufort
Date: 1/14/2025 12:32:00 PM

Hi Daniel. I did have a lot of fun with this as it reflects my current thinking about being happy and feeling good. Anger doesn't lend itself to that kind of existence. From where I sit, your patients are lucky to have your assistance. You seem very wise! It seems funny to me that so many triggers I've experienced are tied to old memories. Changing how I think about them and applying forgiveness makes a huge difference in present day wellness. I wish I could bottle this...I might be much richer than Elon M. and would use the $$ raised to support mental health everywhere.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/13/2025 9:58:00 AM

This is a great way to think. I very rarely feel or get angry. The closest I come to that emotion is great disappointment. Actually when Trump won office his 1st time, I fell into a funk and could barely sleep a week. Now that I am knowledgeable about the Clintons' shenanigans and since I did not see many thing go wrong before Biden, I changed my mind about many things. World depression is on the horizon, and I pray we can all deal with it. Money does not grow on trees and trees are on fire.

Duke Beaufort
Date: 1/14/2025 12:17:00 PM

Andrea, It's a great sign that you don't get angry often and also very good to keep an open mind. Our society has taken many shortcuts for decades under leadership from both parties. We haven't really paid the true cost for some of the things we've been doing. The L.A. fires are but one example of how we tend to be charged (or charred) for a lack of paying for living in a sensible way. I would not be surprised if the economy starts to contract, but I rather suspect we will see more inflation as the major happening. Hope you are well, of course!!!

John Read

Date: 12/23/2024 10:45:00 AM

Hi Duke, I've never let anger control me, now days I only dwell on my good memories, wishing you and your loved ones a merry Christmas and a happy new year God bless.

Duke Beaufort
Date: 12/23/2024 1:48:00 PM

Thanks John. I had been terribly hurt in the past, and was angry for a considerable period of time. I have none now, and even the same memories that were impossible to think about without getting heated, are now just humorous greeting cards because I have moved on to make my life the way I want it. It took a long time, but it has given me great insights into happy living. BTW, I give you a lot of credit. I believe you mentioned you were separating, but you seem to have your life together. I sincerely hope that is the case, and we know we can only truly control ourselves. Smiles.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/23/2024 8:37:00 AM

Written like a true poet, do we want to change or re-arrange - what we wish for perhaps is not best for us. Painful memories cannot be wiped out, but can help us to better ourselves and our thinking. Living is a journey, we learn along the way, memories are what we are, but let us remember that, 'Anger's not treasure, and cancels pleasure and deports good times on a bus.' A very happy Christmas to you and your family my friend Hugs Jen Love your write from start to finish Duke.

Duke Beaufort
Date: 12/23/2024 1:06:00 PM

Jennifer, thanks so much for the considered comment. An insightful point you make indeed. What we wish for sometimes is not in our best interest, but understanding that takes a great deal of reflection about where we've been and what is possible. You have a very interesting perspective on it indeed! Smiles and best wishes to you too, of course!!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/21/2024 7:26:00 PM

So true. Wise limericking, Duke

Duke Beaufort
Date: 12/22/2024 4:00:00 PM

Andrea, it's taken a long time to be able to express how difficult it is to change thought patterns and much longer to actually make that change. I was just listening to this week's radio lab broadcast on NPR, and there are scientists researching how to speed up this process using psychedelic drugs under a doctor's care. It's intriguing but of no use to me. It also has dangers. I'm just lucky to feel happiness and hope you have that feeling as well. It's not easy.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/20/2024 11:30:00 AM

It is difficult to erase painful memories Duke, but over time they’re not so painful. We should always look to the future and make the best of the time we’re still here. Tom

Duke Beaufort
Date: 12/20/2024 12:05:00 PM

Tom, I am with you completely, and I know that is how you live. Painful memories tell us a lot about ourselves and help us adapt to avoid feeling badly. Once we accomplish that, we may find (as you say) our memories aren't so painful anymore. It's as if those memories have helped us become a better person. You are a very kind person and I know you make a difference! Strangely enough, it's taken me most of my life to understand how this all works. However, now that I do, I find I have a very positive feeling that stays turned on all the time. It's really a remarkable thing. If there were a drug that could do this, we could make a fortune (lol). Funny, how many people need something they don't have. I suppose the things most simple in life are sometimes the most elusive. Smiles, sir!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 12/20/2024 10:32:00 AM

Had an upset yesterday, so it was good to read your Limericks today, truly an uplifting string of Lims Duke… Faved… Beryl

Duke Beaufort
Date: 12/20/2024 12:00:00 PM

Thanks Beryl, sorry to hear that anything would disturb someone so nice! But then, we all have difficult things that happen to us and no one has a perfect life (if there ever could be such a thing). I hope what I wrote helped. Living happily in the present is difficult in our culture, but it does make live much nicer to be that way. It's hard for some people to believe it. Anyone who understands this concept is way ahead of many people who would rather hold onto thinking like an angry victim sorry to say.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/20/2024 9:57:00 AM

I know from bitter experience that it can be very hard to let go of the past Duke, I do like your uplifting positive poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Duke Beaufort
Date: 12/20/2024 11:21:00 AM

Jan, it's very difficult indeed. In a way we only have partial control over our feelings and thoughts and it takes a concerted and ongoing effort to maintain positive thinking. I try to put a lot of energy into the present and the people I get to deal with every day. They are very important!! Smiles and have a wonderful year!!!

I Am Anaya

Date: 12/20/2024 9:48:00 AM

An amazing quintet of limericks, literally food for thought. A lot to chew on and digest. My one goal is to travel next year, and I'd like to board the good-time bus. Forgiveness is for us to reinterpret bad memories (bad memories are no joke) by changing ourselves. (Time travel of the mind). Happy to know you, Duke and Happy times to you ~Anaya

Duke Beaufort
Date: 12/20/2024 11:19:00 AM

Anaya sounds like you understand this completely. I like your synopsis of how we obtain a positive outlook. It's not easy for sure, but I do believe this is one area where we have a lot of freedom to choose the way we want to think about ourselves. Hope you have a great 2025!!! Smiles!