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Written by Jean White   
Sunday, 03 January 2010
ImageThe circumstances bringing an end to a long marriage can be heartrending. But with time this writer recognized a silver lining behind the cheerless gray cloud of a break-up.  In her poem she alludes to her contribution to the friction in the relationship, the hurt that felt undeserved, and the acceptance that opened the way to a new life.

THE GIFT

 I didn’t deserve his gift, I was too often unkind, my eyes disapproving.

I didn’t deserve his gift, I was too often impatient, my words diminishing.

 

I didn’t deserve his gift, I was too often demanding, my expectations unyielding.

I didn’t deserve his gift, I was too often proud, my hurt coldly distancing.

 

I didn’t deserve his gift, I was too often accommodating, my resentment seething.

 

I didn’t deserve his gift, I was too often me, my soul-self erupting.

I didn’t deserve his gift . . .But I accepted the package reluctantly,

 

Accepted the freedom eagerly,

 

Accepted new choices haltingly,

 

Accepted a fresh life gratefully.

 



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