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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

Copyright © Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart | Year Posted 2017

familyintrospectionpainfree verse

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Vickie Hurtt - Thayer

October 17, 2017 at 8:25 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 Pigeon Tart

October 17, 2017 at 9:06 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.

September 27, 2017 at 9:00 PM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 28, 2017 at 7:19 AM

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

September 24, 2017 at 11:56 AM

You write some good poetry Maureen. Blessings

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 24, 2017 at 9:40 PM

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

Kai Michael Neumann

September 20, 2017 at 12:51 AM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 20, 2017 at 7:46 AM

Amen to that. Thanks Kai :) xomo

September 18, 2017 at 9:37 AM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 18, 2017 at 9:48 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!

September 17, 2017 at 1:14 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 Pigeon Tart

September 18, 2017 at 9:50 AM

Hugs to you too :) xomo!

September 15, 2017 at 10:05 PM

Very philosophical, great write!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 16, 2017 at 7:47 AM

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

September 10, 2017 at 11:39 AM

Love the wording of your apt and brief poem!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 16, 2017 at 7:39 AM

Thank you Kim :) lovely day to you! xomo

Eileen Manassian

September 10, 2017 at 1:54 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 Pigeon Tart

September 10, 2017 at 7:45 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

September 8, 2017 at 5:31 PM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 9, 2017 at 8:00 AM

Thank you Craig :)

September 6, 2017 at 10:58 AM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 6, 2017 at 2:14 PM

Thank you Silent One :) xomo!

September 5, 2017 at 12:37 PM

A powerful poem with strong message. love

September 5, 2017 at 12:36 PM

A powerful poem with strong message. love

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 6, 2017 at 2:13 PM

Thank you Anisha :) love xomo!

Anne-Lise Andresen

September 2, 2017 at 4:59 PM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 4, 2017 at 9:18 AM

Thank You Sunshine Smile :) xomo!

September 2, 2017 at 3:44 PM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 4, 2017 at 9:29 AM

Thank you darlin! xomo

September 1, 2017 at 11:49 PM

Perfect ending! Great words Maureen.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 2, 2017 at 10:25 AM

Thank you so much James! Big smile xomo!

September 1, 2017 at 6:06 PM

Fantastic!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 2, 2017 at 10:24 AM

Thanks Mike! :) xomo

September 1, 2017 at 12:13 PM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 2, 2017 at 10:23 AM

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

September 1, 2017 at 10:48 AM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 1, 2017 at 11:14 AM

Thank you Winged Warrior :) xomo bless

Patricia Cresswell

August 30, 2017 at 11:29 AM

Way to go gal!! Good luck.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 30, 2017 at 8:03 PM

;) thank you!

August 30, 2017 at 8:06 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 Pigeon Tart

August 30, 2017 at 8:49 AM

Precisely expressed Mike :) thank you xomo!

August 30, 2017 at 7:05 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 Pigeon Tart

August 30, 2017 at 8:46 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

August 30, 2017 at 1:13 AM

Excellent. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 30, 2017 at 8:32 AM

Thank You :)

August 29, 2017 at 4:25 PM

Well said, Maureen--love the message!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 29, 2017 at 7:44 PM

Thank you Vijay :) xomo!

August 29, 2017 at 2:22 PM

Happy to have read this one! Thanks for commenting and showing me this way. I can really appreciate this advice and respect you. Not only for using line breaks to deliver its message rather than punctuation, but for the entire existence of this winning poem! Win or lose in contest this poem will remain to be a winner. Thanks a bunch!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 29, 2017 at 2:50 PM

Thank you! If I'm punctuating I'm all the way, but I love poetic's license that way. Can spend more time perfectly punctuating than composing some times. I'm particularly fond of semicolons ;)

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