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25th May 2025

Fact - Someone I know has blackened my name.

I know there's something going on, no doubt I'm wise enough to know what you're about It's not pleasant dear, you must live with fear That's sure to ruin time left on earth here. I will keep my findings all to myself You be the judge and jury to yourself Maybe you have caused folk despair always I don't know how you find peace in your days. The day is coming that will seek you out It’s something that you have to think about We all arrive at the heavenly gate Think about that before it gets too late. Worst of all, is getting away with it How do you sleep when stars and moon are lit The man in the moon, angels in the sky Must sadly shed tears of sorrow from high. Heres looking right through to your heart You who thinks yourself to be very smart I won't name and shame, much as I'd like too Know that someone's got the measure of you. “Some folk may deceive folk upon Earth, but never God, He observes.”

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/7/2025 11:45:00 AM

A wonderful yet very sad write. Great Ending... I let God be the judge. He can do the best job on them. Many family and friends have hurt me deeply over the years but I have moved on. It is very hard but move on. Hugs... Have a very blessed day writing away........

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/8/2025 5:24:00 AM

Dear Paula, I’m sorry you were hurt in the past too, I will try and move on as you did. Thank you for the much needed hugs. Enjoy your Sunday… Beryl

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 5/28/2025 6:51:00 PM

Beryl, I'm sorry you are experiencing what you have so beautifully written, the depth of emotion hurts my own heart. God does see it all, I pray for His comfort for your heart and repentance to any who purposefully choose to hurt others. Hugs to you. You wrote this well. <3

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/28/2025 7:50:00 PM

Thank you Bj, I’m hurt more than I thought it possible to be, I’m praying that God will heal my heart, so I can begin a brand new start… Beryl

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 5/28/2025 5:24:00 AM

good to release emotion through the medium of poetry; there are some nasty pieces of work around, to be sure..thx for commenting on my work

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/28/2025 5:35:00 AM

Thank you Charlotte, I wasn’t sure I should post this on the site, but I did and I agree that writing poetry is healing. I’m starting to feel better about myself now, the writing has helped… Beryl

Jan Allison

Date: 5/26/2025 12:52:00 PM

I hope this person gets their comeuppance Beryl, and I am so pleased you got it down into poetry form. I hope it was cathartic. I have been stabbed in the back by a family member, the pain is too deep the rift will never heal. sending you massive hugs xx jan xx

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/26/2025 3:02:00 PM

Thank you Jan, sending SoupMail, Beryl xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/26/2025 9:40:00 AM

I have always believe that at death, one comes before Jesus who is the real judge and jury. I always pray for a holy death.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/26/2025 3:19:00 PM

Yes Victor God is our judge and jury I agree and pray for the same reasons as you. Thank you… Beryl

Silent One

Date: 5/26/2025 8:11:00 AM

The man in the moon, angels in the sky Must sadly shed tears of sorrow from high... Nice rhymes my friend - yes life is full of bad people who like to take advantage.....

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/26/2025 3:22:00 PM

Thank you Silent One, yes there is but I never imagined someone could do such a terrible thing to me. My life is ruined… Beryl

Mark Massey

Date: 5/26/2025 6:16:00 AM

Pure pain burns deep into the soul in this piece. It smolders with heartache and disappointment. Hurt like this only comes from destructiveness caused by something or someone you truly love. I wish you well, I wish you peace, Beryl. Beautifully written.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/26/2025 3:24:00 PM

Thank you Mark, I haven’t been hurt by a loved one, just someone I hardly know but has ruined my reputation and my life…. Beryl