Life's Bitter Harvest

by Ingrid   Jan 31, 2010


Life's Bitter Harvest

time
like grains of sand
slipped through
weary fingers

45 years
came and went

so many tears
escaped these eyes
but never really
left a mark

to all
who felt the need
to cause me grief
I bid adieu

you will one day
pay the price

God sees all

time has come
the time is now

I leave behind
the bitter harvest
of a life filled with pain

and start anew

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  • 13 years ago

    by Robert Gardiner

    Enjoyed the write. Wonderful Ingrid!!!

  • 13 years ago

    by sibyllene

    I like the style of this piece, Ingrid. The lack of rhyming let the message come through without being forced, but the stanzas imposed some structure on the whole. The effect is that of a mantra, almost - something that you could clutch to your chest and repeat in times of need. Almost a prayer of letting go and renewal - a concept that is almost always bittersweet.

  • 13 years ago

    by Sunshine

    SO sad but so strong....Ingrid in this poem you did show the person you are, the amazing personality you have. The strength in you, not to allow life and its hardships and mean creatures to break you down.

    TO be able to hold on, and to let god be the one who punish ppl for their wrongs and injustice with you. Thats such a gr8 quality, which you taught ME to.

    and here God sees all

    time has come
    the time is now

    I leave behind
    the bitter harvest
    of a life filled with pain

    and start anew

    yes very true, keep the hurt..the tears the sadness the pain..for the past and live a new life. Knowing that what goes around comes around, and those who have hurt you shall regret.

    Such a strong poem, filled my heart with thoughts :)
    amazing person u are
    5/5!

  • 13 years ago

    by Anthony M

    Sad and poignant write, definitely gives the reader food for thought while identifying with aspects of the words contained within.

  • 14 years ago

    by kelleyana

    This is beautiful, strong messages. Yes we are should start a new where we stand without looking back. From ever since i came on this site, your poems cvaught my eyes. You are an excellent poet my friend. Very well done, 5/5, kel.