In 2008 I was given a millstone to wear
it was not very big at the time
about the size of a ring
the thin silver chain supporting it
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Many of us have carried a millstone. It is best to let it drop and move on, hoping that the shadowy memory of it is also left behind (however memories are hard to leave behind) .
If something gets too heavy we have to let it go. A great poem.
Profanisaurus, when given a millstone, grind something with it. just not yourself! congratulations on losing it, if this is a true story. otherwise, congratulations on it NOT being a true story, AND congratulations on making up an interesting story. bri :) p.s. care to offer one or two of your poems to my February 'showcase'? about 10 poets are represented so far. just tell me the poem(s) name(s) and i'll look at them and decide if i'll post both of them.