Permanent Emotions Kept Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Some learn to take life,
As a journey in stride.
To know situations disliked,
Is a part of life that goes by.
And not to dedicate,
Permanent emotions.

Permanent emotions kept,
Keep such feelings entrapped.
Permanent emotions kept,
Invites...
Mishaps and setbacks.

Some learn to ride,
Through shifting winds that blow.
To know they should do their best,
Continuing on to forget regrets.

Permanent emotions kept,
Are not meant to defend.
Or tolerate.
Reviewing them without end,
Leaves one with no escape.

Some learn to take life,
As a journey accepted in stride.
While others stay to replay,
Everyday...
What has happened to long go away.
Yet permanent emotions kept,
Defeats the witnessing of happiness.
Permanent emotions kept,
Keep just interest invested...
On the feeding of grief.