My Tomatoes

“You can’t be bitter
and expect life
to be sweet.”

Within the heart,
my red and ripened fruit,
Are hidden feelings
I knew not I had.
They sprout in secret
from a bitter root.

And what can make
this bad blood obsolete?
From pain, so unresolved,
that grew so bad?
A disappointed soul
now grows unsweet.

I lift my hands and say
“God, take it away.”

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Author: thefragrancewriter

Original Blend of Perfume and Poetry

12 thoughts on “My Tomatoes”

  4. THIS is such a complicated page to log into

    i just lost my complete comment.

    in summary bitterness is wounding.

    coming from difficult childhoods the trauma we carry changes our whole outward appearances and dispositions

    growing the branches of inferiority, superiority and self- doubt

    we hold onto the judgements and they begin to make sense

    ravaging our souls

    bitterness is wounding

    thank you for sharing your tender heart and allowing me to look deep inside of my own soul

    amen, only the divine hand of God can make our souls lighter and release the burden of bitterness and bring a smile to our face, changing our appearance as we walk in his light.

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  12. “Within the heart,
    my red and ripened fruit,
    Are hidden feelings
    I knew not I had.”

    Sometimes a poem can be ad doorway to healing newfound feelings. Thank you for sharing yours today. ☮️

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