CELEBRATING THE WRITTEN WORD: Today we’re sharing two more of Judy Peterson’s poems. For those who don’t remember, Judy is the daughter of Frances Haight, who regularly submitted poetry to ‘Round the Square. Now that Frances had to say goodbye to her computer, Judy is picking up the poetic torch. Thank you, Judy.

Our Time

Sometimes I sit and wonder

Why we never met before

Why it took until now

For us to open that door.

Maybe it’s because

We weren’t ready to trust.

Or that trying to love before

Always turned to rust.

It must be that the past

Makes us who we are today.

Maybe having been left before

Is what makes us want to stay.

Whatever the reason

I’m glad our time is here.

And that we can love each other

And be together without fear.

Let’s make the most of it

And stay together somehow.

Because I feel in my heart

That our time is now.

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The Past

We all have to learn

To live in the present

To put the problems

Of the past away

And get on with our lives.

Not everyone is out to hurt you.

Some people do know

How to treat others

With respect and love

They truly deserve.

Can you put away your past?

Can you think of the future

And put the past behind you?

I know it hurts sometimes

But I’ll be there to help.

Come with me

Back to the present.

There is love here for you.

There is respect here for you.

I am here, waiting.

For you to put away the past.