Now I sit in thought with
what I wish
I would have said
instead of that which came flying off my tongue
like butterflies leaving my mouth
beautiful at first sight
fluttering innocently toward you
with a closer look
upon landing
were really illegal firecrackers
of golden red that
left you speechless.
I’m sorry.
© Ali Grimshaw 2017
Forgive your mistakes. Forgiving Connects.
Thank you Debbie for sharing. Happy Friday.
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Your poem has the surprise “pop” and power of firecrackers! Been there; done that. Thanks for the reminder to be more aware of our words both before AND after we speak them.
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Thanks for letting me know that you could relate. I appreciate it.
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It’s really very awesome. …I just love it😍
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Thank you. This makes me smile.
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like butterflies leaving my mouth
beautiful at first sight
fluttering innocently toward you
with a closer look
upon landing
were really illegal firecrackers
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Thank you for your reflection Kirsten.
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I loved your description of the words we say so thoughtlessly, never considering their effect on others. Thanks for this one!
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Ann, I am happy to hear that you could relate. Thanks for letting me know this spoke to you. Enjoy the beauty of this season.
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As the others have said, this is such a beautiful piece of writing and poetry with such a fitting title. Sometimes our tongue moves faster than the brain, and reacting on the spur of the moment on the back of an adrenaline rush of emotions can be different from simply saying what we mean. There’s such a fine line, a split second and what we say or do can come out so different. Then again, sometimes it’s human nature to react quick…and we’re not all perfect. I’ve been there before, and sometimes I’d rather not say anything at all to keep a friendship. Hope all is well Alicia, and take care 🙂
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Yes, sometimes the tongue moves faster than the brain. Then there are other times when we send butterflies and the listener hears fireworks. Communication between human beings is such a challenge.
I always appreciate your thoughts Mabel. Be well and safe.
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So true sometimes the listener hears fireworks though we feel we might have said something nice – that’s miscommunication for you. It can take a lifetime to form a friendship but a few seconds to tear it apart. Thank you for writing again.
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All we can do is keep learning to listen and I have know doubt you are a powerful listener.
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A wondrous picture, and an exceptionally keen ballad, thinking about first words talked, not the ones that were intended to be expressed. Goodness, and how frequently we do that..
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Thank you for your kind response.
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A wondrous picture, and a very thoughtful poem, reflecting on first words spoken, not the ones that were meant to be uttered. Oh, and how often we do that……
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Thanks Ivor. I have stuck my foot in my mouth so many times and I am sure to do it again but my intentions are always good.
Make it a great weekend and plan time for poetry.
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Oh, this is beautiful, Ali! Thank you for sharing yourself so openly for #ForgivingFridays. Certainly, forgiveness starts by forgiving ourselves. ❤ I encourage you to be really kind and compassionate with yourself – you are a blessing!
I'll share your poem for Forgiving Fridays next week, with joy. Have a beautiful weekend, Ali! Debbie
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Thank you Debbie. Have a beautiful weekend.
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Absolutely beautiful picture and moving words! I think we all have those times of letting words explode that we don’t mean to say! Good job in writing your heart!
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Thank you. Glad to hear that this resonated with you.
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Awww…
Felt it. Loved it!
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Mel, thanks for the feedback. I appreciate hearing from you.
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I love your batteries! 😀
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To me, this is an effective and thoughtful reflection on carelessly negative or impactful words that can come out. I can identify with that. Sometimes being fully expressive can be fully hurtful in an unintended way. When that happens, we have to step up and say we’re sorry to repair and strengthen the bond.
Good stuff Ali! You are my favorite poet.
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Thank you love. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.
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