Patience is a Virtue
11/14/2011 3:52:24 PM
What a lovely way to start the week. At Off The Cuff, my weekly writing group, we were given the title I Wish Someone ToldMe.
We had ten minutes to write something off the cuff.
I was in a poetic mood. Having read it out to the small gathering, it was likened to a Patience Strong poem. I admit my ignorance – I had to ask and then Google Patience Strong – oh – and I asked my all-knowing mother. It turns out Patience Strong was a very popular poet from the sixties and seventies and often appeared in womens’ magazines.
I feel very honoured by the comparison and would like to thank Jess, Pamela and Peter for paying me such a lovely compliment.
See what you think.
I Wish Someone Told Me
I wish someone told me
Crying’s good for the soul,
That vile words will burn you
And freeze when they’re cold,
That tears made of salt
Left to swell will erode
The pain that is felt
When we’re pushed and cajoled.
I wish someone told me
To let it all out,
That holding it in brings us
Grief and self-doubt,
That choking it down causes
Anger and rage.
I wish someone told me
At a young, tender age.
Then none of these lines
Would appear on my face,
I’d forget about dignity,
Forget about grace,
I’d live life to the full,
Be headstrong, be bold.
I wish someone had told me
Before I grew old.
Comments:
Catherine Miller:
11/16/2011 11:48:09 AM
Hello there!
Lovely poem, Laura.
I’ve been awarded a Liebster Award on my blog and I’ve selected your blog to pass it onto.
I’ve really enjoyed your new Find Out Friday Interviews and I know you are one to watch for the future. Look forward to more of your blogs.
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Catherine x
Anne Allan:
11/14/2011 4:15:17 PM
I wish someone told me.
Enjoyed your poem very much, thank you for sharing.