'dust'

She has weathered the storm Lost so much and yet gained even more When she shook the dust of her feet After the shipwreck of their failed relationship She could even manage a little smile Just to know she gave her all But she didn't loose herself in the process The aim is always to love but also to remain true to who you are Not to loose yourself while loving Not screwing with your self-worth Is not always easy But damn she did it this time Even If she only have ashes on show of a love that was ©180520180832

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James Marshall Goff

Date: 1/11/2022 5:34:00 AM

Such strength, love it Wilma! I also see our friend Carolyn commented while she was still alive, nice! Soupmail

Al Juman

Date: 7/3/2018 12:22:00 PM

Excellent. Very emotional

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/26/2018 5:32:00 AM

That dust in piles all around. Old photos of past marriages that have moved onto a second helping. Oh the happiness in both but some have a far off look... Nice write, Wilma!

Lyric Man

Date: 6/12/2018 9:59:00 PM

Poetry personified is a person, doing their very best, to be the best.. "them" Lovely write!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/29/2018 5:40:00 PM

When we give our all to a relationship, we have a sense of achievement even if it fails. It is recognizing our self-worth that is most important and I admire the spirit of the woman in this poem. So nice to see you here again, Wilma. Hope live is being good to you! Love, carolyn

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/29/2018 11:53:00 AM

WoW! Wilma, You have penned such a deep and heartfelt piece.The words "To thine own self be true". You are such a talented and wise poet:-) Alexis

Silent One

Date: 5/23/2018 8:30:00 PM

I agree love but always be true to yourself... nice to see you posting Wilma..