What I believed

Looking back, I shouldn't be surprised at all;
thinking of the lies they claimed were gospel true:
Humpty Dumpty didn't sit upon the wall,
families don't really live inside a shoe,
Jack and Jill just made it up about that fall,
Shakespeare's Katherina always stayed a shrew,
Santa doesn't bring the gifts on Christmas Eve...
crazy then that I'd believe you'd never leave!
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Maverick Avatar
June 18, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Well put thoughts and emotions Jack' mind you Maybe we cannot beleive our good fortune at Times as well as our bad.' for who knows the situations and fall of events? Well yes there is God? So knowing all is beyond me.! Anyway thanks For the post '
Ashley Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Dear Jack, your poetic pen is ever creative and clever. Your verse in this poetry form is so expressive and exceptional.. and the poignant pang of the last line was impactful. But of course I expect nothing less than impressive from you. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan
Smith Avatar
June 8, 2024 at 7:44 AM
God will never leave ya. Great is His faithfulness, His mercies are renewed each morning! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
June 8, 2024 at 4:22 AM
Shakespeare's Katherina always stayed a shrew…and the sad ending…you’ve done well on this ottova rima!
Kendrick Avatar
June 7, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Oh!! Sad ending. Good work here. Sara K
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