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Their Survivor

Those who have hurt me the most Brought me the deepest Most affecting and lingering pain Have all died away As their own pain is buried So does mine fade. That must make me Their survivor. 17.08.29 Composed for Julie Rodeheaver's "I'm A Survivor" Contest

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Vickie Hurtt - Thayer

Date: 10/17/2017 8:25:00 PM

I felt relief and something more, couldn't figure it out, but this explains it for me. Thanks for that! Finally figured how to follow you. New to the soup error on my part. Vickie Thayer

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/17/2017 9:06:00 PM

That's a lot of credit and compliment, thank You for that :) it didn't place for the contest but gotta love when the muse has her own way to such effect, and soup contests for stirring it up within.

Carole Duet

Date: 9/27/2017 9:00:00 PM

A very poignant write, Maureen. Sometimes I think survival is what life is all about. Blessings to you.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/28/2017 7:19:00 AM

Sure feels like that sometimes, too true :) thank you, a lovely day I wish to you Carole, a day to thrive. xomo!

Pete Yuhas

Date: 9/24/2017 11:56:00 AM

You write some good poetry Maureen. Blessings

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/24/2017 9:40:00 PM

Wonderful thing to say, thank you so much Pete :) bless

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 9/20/2017 12:51:00 AM

This is a good message. Surviving takes pain, but is well worth it. Many wishes, Kai

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/20/2017 7:46:00 AM

Amen to that. Thanks Kai :) xomo

Hannah Borke

Date: 9/18/2017 9:37:00 AM

When the one, whom from I was most embarrassed, died; I felt lousy about the relief I felt.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/18/2017 9:48:00 AM

Weird huh? When my abuser died it was an odd relief, a world without was an interesting thing. I suppose it lends more room for self defining. Yay to these awesome big brains thinking too much about everything! ;p xomo!

Jan Allison

Date: 9/17/2017 1:14:00 PM

I can relate to both aspects of the poem being hurt and moving on:-)I love the uplifting ending Maureen:-) hugs jan xx

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/18/2017 9:50:00 AM

Hugs to you too :) xomo!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/15/2017 10:05:00 PM

Very philosophical, great write!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/16/2017 7:47:00 AM

Thanks Arthur! Not the depths requested for the contest but my muse delivered :) Wonderful day to you dear poet. xomo

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/10/2017 11:39:00 AM

Love the wording of your apt and brief poem!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/16/2017 7:39:00 AM

Thank you Kim :) lovely day to you! xomo

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/10/2017 1:54:00 AM

I like the way you worded this, dear. I have had some people who have hurt me deeply. Some have left the site. I know this feeling. Great write.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/10/2017 7:45:00 AM

That is a little unsettling, that in a place like this, where you bare your soul through your poetry, that emotional predators prowl these waters... whaat? sharks hunting wet noodles in a bowl of soup!? ;) I hope you're healing lovely xomo

Old Man Emu

Date: 9/8/2017 5:31:00 PM

I like the strength in this piece Maureen. Best wishes Craig

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/9/2017 8:00:00 AM

Thank you Craig :)

Niall Fulham

Date: 9/8/2017 8:59:00 AM

Hi Maureen , love this write my friend , ' so does mine fade ' ::)))))hugs and happy peaceful weekend to you ;)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/9/2017 7:58:00 AM

Thanks Niall, your smiling mug always a pleasure! I hope your weekend is similarly peaceful :) xomo!

Silent One

Date: 9/6/2017 10:58:00 AM

I like what you did here... deep stuff.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/6/2017 2:14:00 PM

Thank you Silent One :) xomo!

Anisha Dutta

Date: 9/5/2017 12:37:00 PM

A powerful poem with strong message. love

Anisha Dutta

Date: 9/5/2017 12:36:00 PM

A powerful poem with strong message. love

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/6/2017 2:13:00 PM

Thank you Anisha :) love xomo!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/2/2017 4:59:00 PM

- Yes, you are Maureen - GL in the contest :) - Lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/4/2017 9:18:00 AM

Thank You Sunshine Smile :) xomo!

Jack Ellison

Date: 9/2/2017 3:44:00 PM

A winner! Magnificent... poetic justice, dear Mo!!! Love & hugs, Jacko! xxx

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/4/2017 9:29:00 AM

Thank you darlin! xomo

James Swartz

Date: 9/1/2017 11:49:00 PM

Perfect ending! Great words Maureen.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/2/2017 10:25:00 AM

Thank you so much James! Big smile xomo!

Mike Hauser

Date: 9/1/2017 6:06:00 PM

Fantastic!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/2/2017 10:24:00 AM

Thanks Mike! :) xomo

Charlie Smith

Date: 9/1/2017 12:13:00 PM

We seldom remember all the good but we never forget the bad, sadly. Very well done Maureen...

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/2/2017 10:23:00 AM

Seldom, not never, but indeed sadly too. Thank you Charlie, bless xomo!

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/1/2017 10:48:00 AM

Nicely penned my friend...great ending...god bless...^WW^

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/1/2017 11:14:00 AM

Thank you Winged Warrior :) xomo bless

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 8/30/2017 11:29:00 AM

Way to go gal!! Good luck.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/30/2017 8:03:00 PM

;) thank you!

Mike Gentile

Date: 8/30/2017 8:06:00 AM

Maureen, I can feel and relate to your story here. Those who have been hurt often hurt others wit hour even realizing. excellent!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/30/2017 8:49:00 AM

Precisely expressed Mike :) thank you xomo!

Chris Green

Date: 8/30/2017 7:05:00 AM

Such a deep and touching poem. One word comes to mind as I finish this...Karma. What goes around, comes around. Just keep being you my friend and all of the good things will find their way to you. Really nicely done, I like how this feels when read. It is something many will absorb.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/30/2017 8:46:00 AM

Thank you Chris. Your insights are always warmly received; I've missed you here, like the soup finally tastes like it should. Tendresse xomo

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 8/30/2017 1:13:00 AM

Excellent. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/30/2017 8:32:00 AM

Thank You :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/29/2017 4:25:00 PM

Well said, Maureen--love the message!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/29/2017 7:44:00 PM

Thank you Vijay :) xomo!