“Heartburn” No more…

Bad feelings and bitterness can go on for hours,

And when they are present you can’t smell the flowers.

So let go of your anger, your distrust, your fear…

Only then towards happiness can your heart be steered.

The Bad Enchilada

1 comment

Oracecheels on April 28, 2010 at 11:32 PM

It’s really well done! Respect to author.

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