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Sunday 20 January 2019

Poetry: Misunderstood

Here's a poem I wrote a few years ago. Bumped up to share with  Poetry Pantry and Tuesday Platform. Originally posted 13/10/2010


Photo source: Pixabay



You would have understood me, had you waited
Would have loved me instead of hated
Your words cut deep and hurt me
Misrepresented and dirty


A mystery still unfolding
Begrudging instead of holding
Let loose on a sea of hate
Bide your time and commiserate


Battles fought, still raging on
Lovers distraught, mind has gone
You could have loved me, if you'd waited
Destiny and fate untranslated






Have a great week
Love KB
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58 comments:

  1. Claudia13 October 2010 at 10:16

    think we have unlearned to wait..sad, heartfelt and touching write!

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  2. Unknown13 October 2010 at 10:21

    This brough to mind an old favorite of mine.

    "Should've at least stayed for the sunset if not for me" unknown

    I enjoyed the nostalgia it brought,

    J.

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  3. anthonynorth13 October 2010 at 10:22

    This was poignant. Nice one.

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  4. SuziCate13 October 2010 at 10:22

    Think of all the wonderful things in life that have been passed by due to impatience. sad but true.

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  5. the wid0w13 October 2010 at 10:26

    wow lot of power in this .. and very easy to read, the ease of flow makes it hit all the harder
    very good one shot

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  6. Beachanny13 October 2010 at 11:14

    Ah impetuous youth. Never knowing how to deconstruct the truth. Running off before it's through.
    Nostalgic read. Thanks, Gay @beachanny

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  7. KB13 October 2010 at 11:50

    Thanks for all the comments so far. It's been interesting for me to read the poem again and revisit how I felt at the time. Thankfully, everything turned out for the best in the end :)

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  8. Brian Miller13 October 2010 at 12:16

    waiting...especially when agitated and particularly before opening my mouth...has saved me many times...tight with emotion, this one shot!

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  9. KB13 October 2010 at 12:18

    Thanks Brian.

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  10. Anonymous13 October 2010 at 12:31

    Waiting, learning to understand... your words are so well-constructed that they pack a sledgehammer of truth in gentle, flowing verse.

    So very, very true.

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  11. KB13 October 2010 at 12:40

    Thanks so much!

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  12. Unknown13 October 2010 at 13:10

    Misunderstandings can lead to some terrible things...

    Thanks for sharing. It's a simple, yet powerful piece. =)

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  13. Ben Langhinrichs13 October 2010 at 13:21

    There is a lot of tension in the words, caused by impatience and frustration and regret, mingled together. Good job.

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  14. KB13 October 2010 at 13:25

    Thanks you two.

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  15. Anonymous13 October 2010 at 13:45

    Sad, beautiful, something unknown, and discovered it seems in the now of knowing...wonderful, and still well written...:)April~

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  16. KB13 October 2010 at 13:59

    Thank you so much.

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  17. Carrie Van Horn13 October 2010 at 14:27

    Powerful words so full of truth...great one shot! :-)

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  18. KB13 October 2010 at 14:30

    Glad you enjoyed it.

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  19. mrs mediocrity13 October 2010 at 14:45

    i love this, every word rings true.

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  20. KB13 October 2010 at 14:46

    So glad you enjoyed it.

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  21. The Book of Shadows (The Dark Side)13 October 2010 at 14:54

    Yes, that's so true.. Its like time will tell, time will show it..
    Beautiful poem with a twinge of pain though, for me.. ;)
    Am following you.. Love the name of your blog.. :)
    Hope to see you around my blog too and yeah, hope you will follow whichever (my) blogs appeal to you.. :)

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  22. KB13 October 2010 at 16:27

    OK, will do.

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  23. signed...bkm13 October 2010 at 16:47

    nothing worse than cutting hateful words....well done one shot...bkm

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  24. G-Man13 October 2010 at 17:10

    Great Stuff Karen....
    I love this side of you...G

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  25. PattiKen13 October 2010 at 17:25

    Very telling One Shot, KB. My first thought was "His loss!"

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  26. Whitesnake13 October 2010 at 19:24

    so very proud of you babe....xxxx

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  27. Belinda14 October 2010 at 00:23

    Misunderstood is a judgment call made before enlightenment is reached. And we could all stand to wait a just a little while longer. Thanks for sharing.

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  28. Anonymous14 October 2010 at 00:40

    Very nice one shot here. Love and Light, Sender

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  29. Bubba14 October 2010 at 03:22

    The fact that they wouldn't wait tells you everything you need to know. (No sense postponing the inevitable)

    Nice One Shot, KB!

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  30. Chris G.14 October 2010 at 06:48

    Sad human faults, mere human impatience...at tragedy we cannot see what we hold in our hands, what lies before us. Touching, relatable piece on a youth we all know...

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  31. alex14 October 2010 at 12:32

    almost everyone i know is impatient, seems like everyones in a rush now.
    great oneshot:)

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  32. KB14 October 2010 at 13:42

    Thanks.

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  33. Vinay Leo R.15 October 2010 at 07:42

    Patience is a virtue that's being overruled by impatience these days. Sad but true! Poignant thought provoking take!

    My One Shot Poem - Morning Mist

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  34. KB15 October 2010 at 12:36

    Thanks Leo.

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  35. Linda20 January 2019 at 18:58

    Good poem. Kind of sad. But some people will never look beyond their own little shell and it's no use trying to reach them.

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  36. Marja20 January 2019 at 19:37

    A sad but well written poem

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  37. DIMI20 January 2019 at 23:29

    Beautiful poem KB!
    Thank you for sharing!
    Dimi...

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  38. Mary21 January 2019 at 08:11

    I like this, KB. If only had they waited, it would have been worth it!

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  39. Meditations in Motion21 January 2019 at 08:35

    How many times have I wished I'd waited? Beautiful!

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  40. Sherry Blue Sky21 January 2019 at 11:47

    If they didnt love us then, they lost out. Smiles.

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  41. ZQ21 January 2019 at 11:53

    Intense and understood.
    ZQ

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  42. robtkistner21 January 2019 at 14:00

    Love and relationship regrettably lost here. Fine write KB...

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  43. Sumana Roy21 January 2019 at 18:11

    Waiting makes such a huge difference. Poignant.

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  44. Al22 January 2019 at 02:47

    Very poignant.

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  45. Bill22 January 2019 at 06:35

    Well written, love lost, if only patience and love were allowed to grow maybe it would have been a different outcome. Nice written work, KB.

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  46. brudberg22 January 2019 at 07:56

    Alas ... when it's really worth waiting we lack the patience.

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  47. Nancy Chan22 January 2019 at 22:27

    In this instant world, everyone is so impatient. Patience or lack of patience affected many relationships.

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  48. Sharon Wagner23 January 2019 at 03:28

    Intriguing poem! I feel the emotion.

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  49. carol l mckenna23 January 2019 at 05:00

    Powerful poetry and magnificently creative!

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  50. Recep Hilmi TUFAN | rehitu.com23 January 2019 at 06:24

    Great poem! Thanks for sharing...

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  51. Tom24 January 2019 at 00:44

    ...poetry is greek to me!

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  52. Christine24 January 2019 at 06:55

    Gosh you are so talented KB. I love the photo too.

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  53. magiceye24 January 2019 at 14:08

    Beautiful image and poignant verse.

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  54. Lady Fi24 January 2019 at 17:56

    So very lovely and poignant.

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  55. eileeninmd25 January 2019 at 00:16

    Hello,

    Lovely poem! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your day!

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  56. Carol @Comfort Spring Station25 January 2019 at 00:19

    Strong words spoken in a soft voice

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  57. Tanza Erlambang - Speed Up26 January 2019 at 11:28

    nice poem, beautiful flower.
    have a great day

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  58. Pietro Brosio27 January 2019 at 03:59

    Fine poem indeed.

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