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'wrath - a Lasting Scar'

Emotions flare
While hope whispers 
Do not give in to anger

Fight the need 

To say things you will regret
Words you can’t take back  
Pain fashioned by fury
Somehow leave a lasting scar

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Ann Foster

August 26, 2019 at 10:52 AM

Oh my, oh my I must memorize. Lovely words whispered and shouted by those that have 2020 vision, looking back. You are on a cloud with this one. Exellent. Ann

Caren Krutsinger

August 23, 2019 at 2:37 AM

Wonderful advice. This is such a terrific poem, and a reminder to all of us to not be so hasty!

Ann Foster

August 18, 2019 at 8:11 PM

Wise words my friend. Excellent write. Ann

Poet Destroyer A

December 24, 2013 at 1:03 AM

Wilma, Guess what? , The end of the year is approaching :) and there's no way I'm letting this year end, without dropping by with SMILES and CHRISTMAS CHEERS. Thank You for making this a great year for ALL OF US. --- May magic fill your days and all your dreams come true this holiday season. MERRY CHRISTAMS <3 Love Linda -The Sweetest Poet Destroyer

Andrea Dietrich

December 23, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Hi, there, Wilma. I need to go back into your oldies and see if there are any of yours I have not read yet!! Wish they would give us a compass to do that here!!

Charmaine Chircop

December 23, 2013 at 4:17 PM

A very clever post sweet Willma.Have a blessed Christmas dear friend.

Chuck Melugin

December 22, 2013 at 8:36 AM

Wilma, you have written a gem here! Congratulations and merry Christmas! Chuck 7

Kash Poet

December 21, 2013 at 7:58 PM

This is so true Wilma.Happy Birthday to you in advance :)

Joe Maverick

December 20, 2013 at 1:43 AM

Great message in this write Wilma, this should enlighten people, Gods blessing this Christmas

Anne-Lise Andresen

December 19, 2013 at 8:16 AM

- Words from the soul and heart - well done Wilma! - I want to thank you for a enjoyable friendship in years 2013 - Wishing you and your family a happy Christmas - thanks for the many beautiful poems - and thanks for the many pleasant comments on my poems. - Love / always to you!! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Jack Horne

December 18, 2013 at 4:16 PM

such truth here, my friend. I'm doing well, thanks - hope you are too lfde x

Andrea Dietrich

December 18, 2013 at 3:29 PM

yes, this is so true, and you said it so well, Wilma.I enjoyed your contrast between how emotions flare and hope whispers.

Russell Sivey

December 12, 2013 at 8:09 PM

This is a tremendous and ingenious of a write my friend! I truly enjoyed reading this outstanding poem here this evening! What a brilliant piece Wilma, Great Work!!