This poem is a masterpiece ~ I feel every word

Blessings,
Christine

One of the most disconcerting feelings is when someone cleverly trespasses on your private thoughts, and once there the book is open.
Warm reagards, David

This is so much about life. We can take it by the bootstraps or we can take in the rear. We experience both but when will we learn from the history we experience? Well written, you conquered TRUTH!

Blessings,

John Michael

Some people see things that have happened as only they want to; that is, when the truth makes them look bad. Sad, though, how they can invade our thoughts and we wish we could just shake them lose. You're right, this too shall pass. Nicely done. ~Elizabeth

This could have been written about the past two weeks in my life. I am coming to believe that those who rewrite history rather than admit the part they played in it, are not those who I care to put much trust in...for those who can't be honest with themselves are rarely honest with others.

Cryssa

Beautifully written, Dawn ~ the last stanza is absolutely perfect.

Excellent as always Dawn
Another enjoyable read
Love & peace be with you

William

'This Too Shall Pass' has gotten me through much this year. When I was younger, I would have rolled my eyes at that phrase. Now I've lived enough to know its true meaning and the strength it can give. That sense of strength resonates beautifully in the last verse. Very nice.
Sheila

You have recalled and shared these moments very effectively within your verses, Dawn. You have awakened great empathy within me... ...and memories too. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

AMAZING HOW WE ARE CONSTANTLY...RENEWED, REFRESHED AND REVIVED...ISN'T IT? '...PROUD MARY KEEPS ON ROLLING...' EXCELLENT!
THANK YOU, DAWN...READING YOUR WORK IS ALWAYS AN ENJOYABLE REWARD. GOD BLESS AND THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Hi Dawn, those moments were so real and sometimes they stay awhile to teach us some of life's lessons, hard or not. But as you so aptly call it, 'this too shall pass' and let's hope that it will bring a smile, not tears when it is time to look back. Beautifully penned. Blessings to you.

Love,
Sheri

... and not a moment too soon. Beautifully rendered in chosen images that capture the mood and atmosphere so well, Dawn. Ah yes... that gentle pat on the hand... wouldn't we rather a deft slap on the face sometimes?! I have heard it said that the withholding of emotion is as damaging as the abuse of it... is, in fact, an abuse of it. I know and believe that to be true and have found such situations among the most frustrating in my life. Such control in evidence here, depicting the scenario wonderfully. xx

Nice work!

First, I want to thank you for your kind reviews....they mean much. Second, I am fine, really, and looking forward to turning this page in my life...it is poetry, written about a moment.

Meetings are necesssary, but confrontations are not to be tolerated.
Do yoou think that a Third person present would help?
Wishing you the best in this situation. Friend Bill

This stings, as it must ring true for so many. Those thoughts are there to free you from any remnant of the past and remind you what relationship has taught you and why it's release is important to your soul's growth. Yes, this too shall pass in time. Honest write from a bruised heart. Healing has begun. Wishing you strength on your journey, Dawn...

Love & Light...Lin

what a difficult thing this is that you are going through. You have written about it with beauty and grace and fortitude. yes, this will pass and you will be okay!

You will understand all of your pain and memories when the time is right, everything will become crystal clear..You must be patient.
I wish you peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Spin and double-speak and ugly condescension, techniques and fallbacks of politicians and cold careless lovers...but all passes and your fine poem, Dawn, remains.

John

Everything has a beginning, middle and end. Very, very true. Onward and upward.

Oh boy ... I call this selective thinking when another remembers only what makes them appear in a positive light. You exhibit insight and resolve and dignity in this cleansing write dear Dawn. A beautiful sunrise is nearing. Blessings 2U poetess ...
richard

Strong emotions here, and like you say, "This too shall pass." I wish I could count the times I've latched onto another star to keep me sailing toward a better and exciting future.

You use very few words to express so vividly the situation. You are an amazingly talented poet Dawn. Hugs and warmth, J'nia

...all with time. Be Always Well, Dawn. Carin' Spirit

Pure poetry at its best.

Very well written dawn.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

...and your title says it all, I can feel the emotions in this Dawn~
Christine

Ab-so-lutely!! 'Nuff said . . .

And there are the spiritual alchemists that are convinced that they can turn lies lead into a golden truth!

Georg

I wish I could not relate so well- but there is some solace in not being the only one in love's shoes...getting wet and cold.
This is so well written- cutting in.
Time to dry.

John

carefully rewriting history –
so much easier than admitting
what was true

How sadly true, for so many.