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Heart Crafted Poems - 2023

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Musing of an old man

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Comment from Rosemary Everson1
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If you forgive you are setting yourself free of grudges and bitterness; if you can forget, that will give you freedom to think clearly. Your poem is so fitting; the seven words you wrote are very good.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
    Rosemary thank you!
Comment from lyenochka
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So true! In seven words you have given the remedy to so much mental, emotional, and spiritual suffering. Once one can forgive the burden can't keep a person in the past. Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
    Thank you! These seven words have worked well for me over my many years.
reply by lyenochka on 03-Feb-2023
    That has given you the spiritual health you enjoy!
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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Wonderful entry for the Seven Words or Less Poem writing prompt contest.
Good word count and connection between lines.
I like the presentation.

Good luck in the contest.

Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
    Thank you over my lifetime, these sevens words have carried much weight.
Comment from royowen
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I must agree totally with these sentiments, I'm not sure folk can forget, but they certainly can forgive, by an act of one's will, one can wipe the slate clean, this is beautifully written, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
    Roy, my friend, Thank you over my lifetime, these sevens words have carried much weight.
reply by royowen on 03-Feb-2023
    Well done Jim
Comment from Anne Johnston
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This is a good entry for the contest. Your words are so true, forgiveness gives us personal freedom. It is not easy to forget the wrong, but when we forgive we break the chains on our own life.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
    Annie thank you for your validation, over my seventh-two years, these sevens words have carried much weight.
reply by Anne Johnston on 03-Feb-2023
    You are welcome
Comment from jaded831
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Forgiveness does indeed lead to freedom. Great entry, your poem is packed with a great wisdom. The picture reflects the meaning of your words. You should do very well in the contest.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
    Thank you very much for the strong validation.
Comment from Kaiku
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This is a very strong statement. If only it were so simple. They say, if you could bottle that recipe, the world would be at your doorstep. Good luck in the prompt.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
    Kaiku, thank you and would that be wonderful if this would be the case.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Thank you for sharing this writing prompt entry with us. Yes, forgiving does give us freedom. If we're unable to forgive on our own, God is there to help us. I enjoyed reading.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
    Barbara, as always, I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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It is hard for some people to forget the past and they are often haunted by it forever and your advice here is honest and true and once you let go, the future is bright and full of roses, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
    Thank you Dolly.
Comment from jacquelyn popp
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Good poem. Great contest entry. I enjoyed reading it. Nice artwork that you added. I feel like it does give us more freedom as far as feelings go when we can forgive and forget. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
    Thank you Jacquelyn.