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rosepetals36
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0 posted 2013-09-11 09:49 PM


the fight

memories that haunt and call
leaving you in a hopless thrall
swirling in the distant past
hoping that they do not last

shadowy scenes flashing by
the burn of tears as you cry
words thundering from deep inside
make you want to run and hide

you have to leave the dark behind
struggle and fight until you find
the balance that will bring you peace
and cause the violent storms to cease

that is when you can move on
and finally find your perfect dawn
new beginnings, a bright new day
on a path of happiness you will stay.




-- Used to be rosepetals25    

[This message has been edited by rosepetals36 (09-11-2013 10:45 PM).]

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BluesSerenade
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1 posted 2013-09-11 11:19 PM


The balance you write of is indeed where we find our peace.  
A wise and wonderful message.  Lots to be said for having the wisdom to accept the things we can not change.  Enjoyed your poem, rosepetal.

Namyh
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2 posted 2013-09-12 04:45 PM


rosepetals - I believe this to be a poetic gem of inspiration. For those who have lost their way, it will be a beacon in the darkness and a key for those of us locked in our cages thinking we can't escape. You wrote it with great rhythm and rhyme. The talent shines through and I loved it rosepetals. Namyh
JerryPat2
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3 posted 2013-09-12 04:55 PM


Ahhh, leaving the dark behind is not such an easy thing to do for many. I understand your thought process here, and you are right, but it took me two many decades until I finally left my dark behind. I hope most people will not suffer the same fate.

~*~ If they give you lined paper write sideways. ~*~

rosepetals36
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4 posted 2013-09-12 05:16 PM


Thank you all for your nice words! It has been a long time since I've written anything besides a haiku here and there.

It isn't easy leaving the darkness behind. It took me awhile to be able to do it. I owe all to my little boy though. He is my light and definitely helps me remember what is really important: happiness and love  



-- Used to be rosepetals25

poetically ghetto
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5 posted 2013-09-12 05:38 PM


what a awesome way to get a positive message out there and the rhythm you possess is enlightning
Lori Grosser Rhoden
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6 posted 2013-09-13 11:20 PM


Amen! and Ditto!

Lori  

Michael
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7 posted 2013-09-14 02:34 PM


Inspirational writing here.  They say it's all about the eyes... can't go forward if you're looking back, can't see up for looking down... etc.  Yours are definately in the right place.

Michael

rosepetals36
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8 posted 2013-09-14 04:09 PM


Thank you poetically ghetto, Lori Grosser Rhoden, and Michael It isn't easy to do but way worth it!

-- Used to be rosepetals25 :)

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