Jean Murray Poet Bio

Turned the Page

My past contained
pent up rage.
I feel at last I have
turned the page.
The me you'll see
has laughing eyes.

Experience is
a wonderful thing.
I feel safe, secure,
deep within.
I know my value,
inside out.

The older we get,
the more we become
set in stone.
Thanks to Dad,
I'm not like that.
The child he begat.
is more like him.

I make decisions
on a whim.
A funny bone
at every bend.
A true Godsend
in the end.

When faced with 
the betrayal
of my betrothed,
who choked my spirit
with strangling hold.
How dare he try to
be so bold.

"She who laughs, lasts."

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Joseph May September 4, 2017 at 9:17 AM I see those smiling eyes...Congrats on your win Jean Murray September 4, 2017 at 12:31 PM Thank you Joseph.

Susan Ashley September 3, 2017 at 7:19 PM A beautiful poem written by a beautiful soul. Congratulations on your win Jean! :) Jean Murray September 4, 2017 at 1:43 AM Thank you Susan.

Rob Carmack September 2, 2017 at 11:12 PM Indeed Jean, when we can embrace our scars from the past & feel comfortable with them - like old, well-fitting shoes. Congrats on your placement in the contest. Jean Murray September 3, 2017 at 1:14 AM Thank you Rob.

Jan Allison September 2, 2017 at 6:48 PM dropping back with my congrats jean:-) hugs jan xx Jean Murray September 3, 2017 at 1:12 AM Thank you Jan.

Eve Roper September 2, 2017 at 11:19 AM Back to congratulate you on your win, Jean ~`* Jean Murray September 2, 2017 at 12:12 PM Thank you Eve.

Lim'Rik Flats September 2, 2017 at 9:07 AM The past must be an ass, because we're told to put it behind us;-) "A funny bone at every bend" — a superb line, (and a way to mend.) The punchline — "She who laughs, lasts" — is to die for! Very happy to see you laughing and smiling!!! Huggadoodleootchies ~ john Jean Murray September 2, 2017 at 9:40 AM And to assume makes an ass of u and me John. In this case you have pinned the tail to the right spot. Lovely to see you peekaboo me.

Connie Marcum Wong August 30, 2017 at 2:47 PM I can certainly relate to this entire poem Jean. You have to let it go. I don't give up on someone easily, but my first marriage was killing me. I am very happy now with my second husband. We put each other first. I know what it is like to miss your child. Most of mine live 2,500 miles across the sea from me. I am happy for you that your daughter is home. Your poem spoke to me. Blessings my friend, Connie Jean Murray August 30, 2017 at 6:48 PM That's so lovely to hear Connie. The difference is, after seven years looking for a decent men, I have come to the conclusion I am overqualified! I envy you your second chance.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 29, 2017 at 2:32 PM - Reading the same page over and over makes you just sad and bitter - Read a new book, with joy and laughter ... tomorrow is a new day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jean Murray August 29, 2017 at 2:43 PM It sure is Anne-Lise and I can do with it as I please. Thank you for your welcome visit.

Eve Roper August 29, 2017 at 11:29 AM Awe, you sound you are in good spirit with daughter there.. Love of our children tends to make the pains of life disappear for a while. Men can be arses, to things and people they think they posses... Hugs Jean Murray August 29, 2017 at 11:54 AM I guess without him there would be no her Eve. C'est la vie!

Arthur Vaso August 27, 2017 at 4:45 PM Laughter is always better than anger, great write! :) Jean Murray August 27, 2017 at 5:11 PM I'm full of laughter tonight Arthur. My baby has arrived home to me after three months in America. I'm beyond happy.

Joanna Daniel August 27, 2017 at 9:22 AM Very nice to see that you have overcome your past bad experiences, Jean, it's tough but necessary:) Jean Murray August 27, 2017 at 11:53 AM Hello Jo. The wisdom of age means we can reflect on our bad choices and see with fresh eyes how we came to make them.

Jan Allison August 27, 2017 at 8:03 AM I feel so many emotions when reading your words and I especially relate to the second stanza Jean:-) We learn from past experiences and it is good to be able to look back and see we survived the difficult times. Keep the smile on your beautiful face jean:-) hugs jan xx Jean Murray August 27, 2017 at 11:50 AM Hi Jan. It's nice to have friends like you, who know a thing or two about life. It's troubles and strife. Here's a hug back with a big smile attached.

Lin Lane August 27, 2017 at 7:01 AM I get every word you've written, Jean. It's not easy to turn some pages, thinking we haven't read to the last line, but turn them we must. Nicely done. Jean Murray August 27, 2017 at 7:33 AM Good afternoon Lin. When one is persistently stonewalled, the resulting anger must be contained somehow. I visualised this rage as a Jeanie in my lamp. I can laugh now, but the stress literally broke my heart then. Thank you for understanding.