Sunday, September 13, 2020

BITTERSWEET RELFECTIONS By Polly Guerin

 


Life can be bitter and sweet at the same time

Like the woody vine the purple flowers climb

With its invading,  prolific and poisonous system

Resembles weapons of judgment and criticism

It does its worst in a blaze of autumn glory

Like life's complaints, it's the same old story

It's thick leafy vines overtake trees and shrubs

Even grasses eventually succumb to its rubs

Smothering other participants like the leafy vine

You, too, may over compete, take over in time

Don't let tempers flare up under any phase

In a few weeks the woods will be ablaze

Producing a mixture of pain and pleasure

Bittersweet resembles Life in every measure

Yet its perennial beauty makes a pretty wreath

Instead it is peace and harmony we seek

Take a new path, adopt a fresh perspective

Don't let clinging vines control your leisure

Every bittersweet memory brings a treasure

Discards bittersweet pain and renews pleasure.

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