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Lack cuts like dull rusty razor,
leaves ugly wound, jagged edges.
Abundance alone heals nothing.
Forgiveness, trust, time work together
to heal poverty's injuries smooth,
Even then, faint silver scars remain.
This was written for Poets United Vice / Versa, a revived Poets United feature. We are challenged to use two sets of antonyms in our writing. The antonyms this time are jagged and smooth; lack and abundance.
I enjoyed this, Victoria. Indeed, lack DOES cut like a dull, rusty razor, and so true that abundance by itself heals nothing. Life is complex, solutions difficult. Your poem captured that idea well. Thanks for visiting other bloggers as well! Most appreciated.
ReplyDeleteDeep thoughts and lovely lines
ReplyDeleteThose scars are sometimes hard to conceal...and forget
ReplyDelete"Forgiveness, trust, time"
ReplyDeleteThree powerful healers of wounds. Some are so difficult though.
Brilliant poem, and so true.
ReplyDeleteExcellent write and wise as well, Victoria! So very true.
ReplyDeleteI so love "forgiveness, trust, time...heal poverty's injuries smooth". Very lovely.
ReplyDeleteForgive and forget, always a better alternative. Great write Victoria!
ReplyDeleteHank
so well written! LOVE it!
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Yes and there will always be something else to fight for
ReplyDeleteSometimes no matter how much we want to forgive, yes, there is always a faint scar to remind. Very nice writing~!
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