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Tread Lightly On My Badly Wounded Soul

Tread lightly on my badly wounded soul Lest it return in spectral manner borne, Time will atone for the happiness you stole. Ponder the ways you can make it whole The one you purposely caused to mourn Tread lightly on my badly wounded soul. All deeds are written on memory’s scroll Some like the rose; some like the thorn Time will atone for the happiness you stole. Do not consider your bullying a mere stroll In your wilted gardens of sarcasm and scorn Tread lightly on my badly wounded soul. Your hurtful ways will surely take a toll For eternal recompense has been sworn Time will atone for the happiness you stole. You will experience payback, like the troll, Who thrives on bullying, I must forewarn, Tread lightly on my badly wounded soul, Time will atone for the happiness you stole. written July 24, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/26/2021 3:11:00 PM

I surely hope this is true " Time will atone for the happiness you stole."

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/26/2021 4:04:00 PM

Oh yes, I believe this!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/24/2021 1:35:00 PM

This is a superb villanelle, Milton--skillfully written, vividly descriptive, and powerful in its message. What goes around really DOES come around--eventually! Janice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/24/2021 2:00:00 PM

Thank you so much, Janice, for your kind and thoughtful comment on my poem. I really appreciated your read.