Comment from --Turtle.

Excellent

I thought you did well with this American proverb packaged with philosopical commentary in a 2-4-2 poetic format. The last line challenges the sentiment of healing with a straight forward stab. Some things arn't so easily recovered from.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2017

I guess the question in my mind when I wrote this was something along the lines of what gives a person the right to say when someone else should "get over" something? Thanks for the kind comments, Turtle. Craig

reply by --Turtle. on 02-Dec-2017

: ) The proverb never says when, only that, it's gonna happen. I'm a bit more pragmatic though: I'm more of a... if the wound doesn't kill you, time eventually will.

Not looking at it as deciding when someone will or should get over something, but more of the inevitability that time and distance brings to the table.

The inescabability of time.

But the notion that, once you've done all you can... time heals has to face the other extreme of some wounds fester and rot, and the victim dies.

Maybe the proverb should be more like: time negates many wounds.

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

I think it was the same one that said, you never get more than you can handle - they lied about that too. Very good 2-4-2 poem Craig and your chosen photo goes well.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2017

Thanks, Valda. Yes, I'd put that one in the same category. Much appreciated :) Craig

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi there;
They certainly did lie. I can't remember how many things I still deal with on a regular basis. Things people told me would be less painful with time -- yeah, right.

~patty~

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2017

I know what you mean. Glad it struck a chord, and thanks for the kind remarks, Patty.
Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Craig, this is a fantastic twofortytwo. So philosophically correct that time doesn't heal wounds, but one can learn to live with scars. The artwork is gorgeous too.

Best wishes to you in the contest with this fine gem. :))

Gloria

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2017

Thanks very much for the lovely review, Gloria. I really appreciate your thoughtful comments. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Craig,
This is a great contest entry & message poem on its own.

The picture + your well-chosen words create a memorable poem. We hear this all the time about how time heals wounds. But does it really. It just puts more distance between the incident & the person. They never forget just learn to deal with it better.

Nest wishes. Jan

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2017

Thanks for the kind words and the understanding review, Jan.

Comment from michaelcahill

Exceptional

Having spent DAYS trying to write one of these things, I KNOW how difficult it is to say something real and NOT contrived. This is so refreshing after reading a lot of cute and clever nothings, especially mine. LOL

Very true sentiment and it gives the reader pause and draws the reader in at the same time. This is deceptively exceptional. Well done. mike

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2017

Thanks so much for the lovely review, Mike. I really was thinking it was next to impossible to write one of these, after receiving my first ever TWO STARS for it lol. Must be because it's offensive. Much appreciated - Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written 2-4-2 poem. Wounds never completeky heal, but it makes it better to deal with over time when we are willing to forgive and forget. We heal ourselves too.

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2017

Thank you, Sandra, for the kind words and for your continued support. All the best, Craig

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is another very good and well written 2-4-2 poem you have penned for the contest. Best wishes in the contest my friend! Teri

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2017

I'm pretty sure we're only allowed one entry per contest, so this one isn't going in - it's just "therapy" lol

Thanks again :) Craig

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

For anyone of any age, this is absolutely true. There is no closure only more questions. A very strong 2-4-2 for the contest

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2017

Thanks very much for the kind words, Barb. Craig

Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

This speaks a message, a people's saying or presage that time heals all wounds but the poet offers a different point of view saying it is not true; I like. DR ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2017

Thank you for grasping the meaning, and for the kind comments. Craig