Yard Sale of Thoughts

46 responses to “Tending to Make Peace”

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   John

   “Slammed fist through door”. ouch. I did that many years ago and got a broken bone in my hand.

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      K.Hartless

      Ouch. I have learned to control my anger, but it took many years. Still, I believe
      violence has a voice, even if we chose to silence it.

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         John

         I agree. I have never broken another bone and controlled myself these days. ☺️

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   whimsygizmo

   Oh, that last line really packs a punch, doesn’t it! I love the punch of your rhymes here.

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      K.Hartless

      Many thanks. This was a great topic to take us into. Appreciate it.

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3. 

   Ron.

   My brother put about a million holes in his bedroom walls. Nice work, K

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      K.Hartless

      I saw explosive anger as a child and so I thought that was right. But I’ve learned other ways, still it seems those emotions do need release somehow.

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   Tricia Sankey

   This simmers nicely to the soft, disturbing end. Thought provoking!!

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      K.Hartless

      Thank you. I often wonder if violence is natural and if so what are the repercussions of restraint. I appreciate your comments, Tricia.

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         K.Hartless

         Thank you, John. Was hoping for the hook.

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         Tricia Sankey

         My pleasure! 💗

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5. 

   johnlmalone

   visceral verse; that ending packs a punch!

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      K.Hartless

      Thank you, John. I needed it to land square in the jaw, so if it did that in the least I’m happy with it.

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         johnlmalone

         that;s where I got whacked with the albatross 🙂 ouch 🙂

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         K.Hartless

         Oh my! Is it good luck or bad luck when that happens?

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         johnlmalone

         it’s a curse 😦

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6. 

   Tom

   Well said, K 🙂 It certainly does – your short staccato verses really add weight to that!

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      K.Hartless

      Thank you. I was aiming for that so I’m so glad you noticed it. 😁

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7. 

   msjadeli

   K, you reminded me of Chuck Palahniuk’s book, “Fight Club.” Complicated philosophizing in your poem.

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      K.Hartless

      Oh, I hadn’t thought of that novel in ages. Yes, I suppose you’re right. I’ve actually never punched anyone, but I wonder if my passive ways sometimes cause me to have bottled up anger and resentment.

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         msjadeli

         The struggle is real! 😉

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   areadingwriter

   Oooooh. The philosophical lines here are brimming with so much thought. Especially that last one.

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      K.Hartless

      Thanks you. This poem was a bit like a pinch and it came from somewhere deep inside and then just was what it was.

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         areadingwriter

         You’re welcome. 🙂

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9. 

   kim881

   I’ve never been violent myself, but I’ve seen it, even watched someone punch a door – never again. You’ve really captured hard violence in the lines:
   ‘Felt face turn to stone.
   Pushed beyond flesh
   to find bone.’
   Scary stuff.

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      K.Hartless

      Indeed. I can only imagine, as I’ve never landed a punch, but as a bottler I know about the explosion that can even turn inward, so I don’t know what the best answer is to expressing anger.

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         kim881

         I have been known to go to the beach and scream at waves. 😉

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         K.Hartless

         Oh wonderful. I can imagine their rippling rebuttal.
         😁

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10. 

    Jane Dougherty

    I agree it’s easy to be a pacifist if you’re a nun, but for the rest of us, who have thrown punches (and received them) pacifism is learning how to express anger in a different way.

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       K.Hartless

       Wonderful thoughts, Jane. Thank you. I am still on my quest to discover this ways, although I’ll say I’ve found many ways of letting go of my clenched fist moments.

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          Jane Dougherty

          Unless you have the build for it (I haven’t) it’s best to hone words instead 🙂

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    writingwhatnots

    Love the end rhymes in this.
    ‘Never made someone’s vision
    a temporary prism.’ – so vivid.

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       K.Hartless

       Thank you, Marion. I can’t say I have done that, but I’ve thought about it.

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          writingwhatnots

          I know what you mean!

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    Jim

    Oou, that makes me hurt to think of it, or see the picture.
    I couldn’t ever fight like that. Nicelly told though.
    ..

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       K.Hartless

       Thank you. I don’t know if I have it in me either, but I sense the stir every now and again.

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          K.Hartless

          Many thanks, Gillena. I stop need to get around to all the amazing quadrilles. A busy week, and I appreciate you stopping by. 💜

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13. 

    Gillena Cox

    Interesting; the last line particularly so

    Much💛love

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    paeansunplugged

    Oh, so true!

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       K.Hartless

       I’m a long term bottler, but even I explode when it comes to it.

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    Björn Rudberg (brudberg)

    I wonder how many can be a pacifist and being on the receiving side being punched

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       K.Hartless

       Yes, agreed. I can’t say I’ve ever been socked in the face.

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    Raivenne

    “Violence rumbles when ignored.”

    Oooh, is that a truth! The quiet before…

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       K.Hartless

       Thank you. Agreed. It’s all a matter of time…

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17. 

    Jeff Flesch

    This reminds me that all emotion needs expression, and how we express it does matter. It also reminds me of a class in school where someone made the argument that all conflict in relationships is bad. I disagreed, as conflict when in any kind of relationship is unavoidable, it’s how we communicate that matters. Anger is similar, to deny it, is to deny our own humanity. Excellent piece, K. The cadence of the words is brilliant. 💜

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18. 

    Karima Hoisan

    I really enjoyed the style you chose to express your thoughts..great examples and yes, I too believe withholding that first punch or jab..is the higher road

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