How do you forgive someone After many years they taught you how to hate yourself ?
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:

A deep write of discovery

June 15th, 2026 06:44

It\'s my nature not to keep hate in my heart.
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Friendship, I\'ve known that feeling of reaching for understanding and never quite finding it. Sometimes the unanswered \"why\" lingers longer than the hurt itself. This speaks to me, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

June 13th, 2026 22:06

It\'s my nature not to keep hate in my heart.
sorenbarrett said:

A sad poem that speaks of forgiveness that is far different than trust. Well written with wonderful rhyme and flow it speaks of not having the nature to hold hate but that past experience has taught one not to trust. Well written

June 12th, 2026 19:11

Grief
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Friendship, this is heartbreaking, my friend. The grief here feels layered...not only the loss of a loved one, but the complicated emotions that arise when someone reappears after years of absence. There is a great deal of compassion and understanding woven into these lines. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

June 11th, 2026 08:31

Grief
Paul Bell said:

I think if its a short period of time, you might move on a bit quicker.
When someone is in your life for 47 years, and suddenly they\'re gone, that\'s a mammoth loss.
Some will say a day at a time does it.
Maybe that\'s true, but do they ever ask.

June 11th, 2026 06:12

Grief
sorenbarrett said:

A poem that voices grief over the loss of a central pillar of strength relied on for so many years and the question of where one goes from there. The answer is strong and held in the last line of the poem \"And the pieces that belong, at last, to you.\" Very nicely written.

June 10th, 2026 17:42

Tried.
cully45 said:

Interesting- nicely put together.

June 7th, 2026 05:00

Monday
Samprikta Paul said:

Your writing is so refreshing and goofy. It has a rhythm like a song. I really enjoyed this piece. I loved how you said the coffee sits cold and the sun slowly climbs up waking us up, it felt like I could read this to a kid, and I am sure the child would giggle and smile.

June 6th, 2026 00:12

I\'m running on empty.
Mutley Ravishes said:

Imagine if you Imagined that individual who constantly criticizes you as someone completely different. What might happen?

June 4th, 2026 18:39

I\'m running on empty.
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Friendship, this really hit me hard. There is such exhaustion in these lines…not just creative exhaustion, but the weariness that comes from feeling constantly measured and judged. I, too, know this weariness. The emotion feels raw and honest throughout. Powerful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

June 4th, 2026 18:12

Home of the Great South Bay will always be in my heart.
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Friendship, this really touched me. There is such a deep sense of love for place woven through every stanza. Even with the sadness of change and distance, what shines through most is the enduring connection to home. Beautifully done, and beautiful photo. I could get lost in it, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

June 4th, 2026 15:12

I\'m running on empty.
sorenbarrett said:

This poem calls raw from the inner soul. It sets forth its message in good rhyme and meter flowing forth as an emptying of the vessel. It is a cry of exhaustion seeing past efforts as useless failures. Yet it so poetically expresses what it says is no longer there. Artists often do not see the value of their works and this is a good one. Very nicely written a fave

June 4th, 2026 08:16

I am conquering my fears this time, I\'m holding my head up high.
Mirela said:

Love it

June 4th, 2026 07:16

Home of the Great South Bay will always be in my heart.
Fränz Müller said:

Is this about Long Island’s Great South Bay? Excellent poem!!

June 3rd, 2026 13:03

Am I a bad friend?
Paul Bell said:

That what good friends do, they\'re there when needed.
I think after loss we tend to compartmentalise things, and it looks like this is what you\'ve done.
Maybe a quick phone call and a catch up is needed.

June 3rd, 2026 09:51