The Scars I Carry

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Written, August 19, 2024
For the contest, BiteSize, No. 88
Sponsor, Line Gauthier

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This life has given me many scars, oh, my path has been twisted and full of deep pits; I have crawled out of the darkness to begin again. Have started over so many times I lost count, but, with the scars I carry comes courage; and that has made all the difference.

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Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/19/2024 6:02:00 PM

I carry scars from the past too Constance, but then I found solace in poetry, it has helped tremendously… Beryl

Constance La France
Date: 8/20/2024 10:44:00 AM

Beryl, thank you for the comment, I guess scars are part of living this life, Constance

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/19/2024 9:40:00 AM

WOW!!! What a lovely write/quote. I love both. Yes, courage/prayer can make all the difference. FAV for me... "Good Luck" Have a wonderful day writing away............

Constance La France
Date: 8/20/2024 10:45:00 AM

Paula, thank you for the compliment, comment and FAV, Constance

Karen Jones

Date: 8/19/2024 8:16:00 AM

I love this quiet strength! Good luck in the contest!

Constance La France
Date: 8/20/2024 10:45:00 AM

Karen, thank you for the comment, and encouragement, Constance

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 8/19/2024 5:00:00 AM

Superbo!

Constance La France
Date: 8/20/2024 10:46:00 AM

Seeker, thank you so much for the compliment, Constance