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Oklahoma Rose
Senior Member

since 2008-02-28

Posts 1586
Oklahoma USA

0 posted 2008-11-17 01:41 PM

Life isn’t always what you make it
Often times life is just thrown at you
If by chance you cannot change things
You learn how to make it through

You do the best with what you have
As you reach for those goals and dreams
You work to put the past behind you
No matter how hard it seems

When memories of the past come back
To haunt you, yet, another time
With all of the negativity buried inside
You work to erase it all from your mind

After you reach a certain age you realize
A lot of what you were told is so untrue
Years and years of so much turmoil
Eventually send you out to search the truth

I am no longer who I was made out to be
Nor have I been for quite some time now
All that negativity sometimes slips back in
And, that is when it seems to raise a brow

You needn’t worry about it, my friend
It’s not something I intend to keep
Just remember though, I’m not perfect
I am me, and that is all I can ever be

© 2008 OklahomaRose (All rights reserved)

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

1 posted 2008-11-17 02:02 PM

I think the only good thing about growing older is the fact that I am more able to figure out what is important and what isn't
and let it go. Maybe the word isn't important but neccessary.
Ida

Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

2 posted 2008-11-17 03:10 PM

No Worries!

ARCTIC WIND

steavenr
Member Elite

since 2003-11-17

Posts 4058

3 posted 2008-11-17 03:26 PM

lots of truths in your words...enjoyed immensely...thank you for sharing

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

4 posted 2008-11-17 04:48 PM

keep in the light
and you will always be who you want to be
who you really are

Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

5 posted 2008-11-17 05:16 PM

Realizing who you are and being true to yourself is half the battle so be happy in the fact that you are ahead of a great percentage of people who are still searching for yourself. Nicely done

shortsleeves
Member

since 2008-10-19

Posts 125
Franklin Tennessee

6 posted 2008-11-17 05:33 PM

Every self you have experienced has enabled you to know the self you are now.
Nice work.
Hal

amusemi
Senior Member

since 2001-12-08

Posts 1262
A State of Disarray

7 posted 2008-11-17 06:21 PM

Wonderfully wise words. Enjoyed.

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

8 posted 2008-11-17 09:01 PM

Yo Oklahoma Rose,

This has fairly decent meter and rhyme.

Bobby

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

9 posted 2008-11-18 12:16 PM

And I for one (of many, to be sure!!!) am glad that you ARE you!

I doubt that there is a reader who could not identify with at least one of your experiences in life.

Hopefully we all gain is wisdom from them as you have!

Loveya!
Linda

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

10 posted 2008-11-18 05:51 PM

Oklahoma Rose - I couldn't have written words to reflect these you have expressed in this writing. So true, so true...

BC

Sharon Rose
Member

since 2008-11-03

Posts 51

11 posted 2008-11-18 08:25 PM

We learn from experiences, then need to let go.Never to forget or risk of return. GOOD WRITE,WELL SAID!

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

12 posted 2008-11-19 12:32 PM

You have grown so much in my few years at PiP. Your writing reflects this - as does the messages that you write others. It's a pleasure to share these boards with you.

Hugs,
Alison

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

13 posted 2008-11-19 07:41 PM

quote:
After you reach a certain age you realize
A lot of what you were told is so untrue
Years and years of so much turmoil
Eventually send you out to search the truth

How true!
How you!

This is one of your best, Sue. It's a

Oklahoma Rose
Senior Member

since 2008-02-28

Posts 1586
Oklahoma USA

14 posted 2008-11-19 08:17 PM

Marchmadness- Thank you for reading and replying. I am working on that.

Artic Wind - Thank you for reading and replying.

steavenr - Thank you!

inkedgoddess - Thank you for reading and replying. I try to keep that light shinning real bright.

Mark Bohannan - Thank you for your reply. I am sure I have a lot further to go.

shortsleeves - That's very true! Thank you for reading and replying.

amusemi - Thank you!

Robert E. Jordan - Thank you!

Earth Angel - Thank you my sweet Earth Angel! I guess it is all a learning process. Except, there are some things I would rather not learn about. LOL!

Bill Charles - Thank you, Bill, for reading and replying.

Sharon Rose - Thank you for reading and replying. Yes, we do indeed learn from our experiences.

Alison - Why thank you Alison. It is a pleasure to share these boards with you, as well.

Sunshine - Thank you so much for the very kind compliment. I've missed you.

ms robey
Junior Member

since 2008-11-18

Posts 25
davenport iowa

15 posted 2008-11-19 10:17 PM

your poem is something I can truly relate to keep up the good work.

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