House Rules: Updated
©2016 Susan Noyes Anderson
Today I am open
to new ways
better treatment
wiser thoughts
nuanced interpretations
broader understanding
measured reactions.
I embrace beauty
over belligerence,
grace over guilt,
release over
retribution.
I dismiss judgment,
impatience, intolerance,
hopelessness, helplessness...
offer negativity,
blame, and bitterness
one night's lodging
only.
Assignment: a 44-word quadrille using the word "open."
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Yes, yes, yes. This is the joy of being on the end-journey, the stage of life when grace seems so much more available since we have really no need to impress anyone but God. For most of us, I suspect, it takes years to arrive here.
ReplyDeleteI liked how negativity was limited to one night only.
ReplyDeleteThese changes you write about are good changes. Be open, be open to beauty, I like that.
ReplyDeletea lovely and reflective poem. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, that I could make my poem my reality.
ReplyDeleteI think you aced this one! Always enjoy your skill with words. I especially loved the 2nd verse. Always blessings and hugs for you~
ReplyDeleteGood rules!
ReplyDeleteSomeday my house rules will change...but for now, I can enjoy others who are there.
ReplyDeleteThese new rules are perfect! Loved it! As time goes on I find my rules changing too. That's how life is I guess!
ReplyDeleteI think house rules like this can move the planet... love them
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