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Grudges Do Not Work For Me

I held a grudge 'til four o'clock And then I watched TV. Remembered it at nine. It very much hurt me. Took grudge to bed and nurtured it. Next to my favorite pajamas and pillow. Added a bit of exasperation and sass to it. Bigger now, it scratches me rough like brillo. Took it out and shook it every hour. Woke up in a terrible bad mood. Sad I had allowed it all this power. Glad I fed it no food.

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Winged Warrior

Date: 10/2/2019 7:53:00 AM

I'm the same Caren...lifes toooo short...grudges be no judges...have a happy grudgeless day my friend...^WW^ :o)

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2019 8:25:00 AM

I felt compelled to write this even though I cannot remember my last grudge. Uh-oh. I just did and I think I am still holding it. OOPS!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/2/2019 3:03:00 AM

Grudges are bad for you... Don't let them get you down. Bless you... Oh, also, I read your article, very nice...

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2019 7:53:00 AM

I cannot abide them.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 10/1/2019 11:09:00 PM

Caren, Is it starve a grudge, feed a fever? I must learn this, I promise to try. -Richard

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2019 7:53:00 AM

It is both. Depending on which of your personalities is having its heyday at this second.

Sandra Adams

Date: 10/1/2019 6:51:00 PM

grudges just drain us...glad you didn't let it live on...good penning...

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2019 7:54:00 AM

They do not work for me at all. They stole a lot of my childhood. I still remember things from kindergarten which is RIDICULOUS!

Arturo Michael

Date: 10/1/2019 3:30:00 PM

But I sure it was happy for the power...it took away your sleep...You really have to starve it...or it will kill you...

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2019 7:54:00 AM

It will and I have enough on my plate!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/1/2019 3:06:00 PM

Yes, you need to starve it, Caren. One of the rare things I do not carry are grudges. I remember stuff, but I forgive easily! I really like this portrayal of it!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2019 7:54:00 AM

I am starving it and strangling it as we speak.

James Edward Lee Sr.

Date: 10/1/2019 11:53:00 AM

Oh!! man that's why we should ALWAYS forgive saves on Dr. bills and meds for High Blood pressure LOL!! Cute verse.. I personally don't hold grudges see I have no heaven nor hell to place anyone in... Life is to short (and so am I) LOL! James

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2019 7:55:00 AM

Forgiveness is for YOU not for the dreaded "them".

Brenda Chiri

Date: 10/1/2019 11:38:00 AM

Grudges. I hold a lot longer! Lol I loved this my friend!;)

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2019 7:55:00 AM

Let them go. They will steal your joy.

Ann Foster

Date: 10/1/2019 9:55:00 AM

This is my new favorite poem. Hug. I want to kick it to the curb, but no one would pick it up... lol.. so much I would like to do a grudge... Worthless emotion to be sure. Hugs and more hugs. Ann

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2019 7:55:00 AM

Thank you Ann.

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/1/2019 9:47:00 AM

It is a lot of work to nurture a grudge.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2019 7:56:00 AM

Too much energy to waste on it.

P.S. Awtry

Date: 10/1/2019 9:38:00 AM

truth expressed adorably! this should be a children's book!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2019 7:56:00 AM

I am pondering this.