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I Release You
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I Release You |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
I release you, let you go, With you all my hate and woe. For many years I still held on, But now all of my hate is gone. You pulled my strings and made me dance, You did this without slightest glance. Into my soul, where I reside, Where I have come to cry and hide. Now I am free from your strings at last, I've moved it into the past. I'm free from you forevermore, I've won the match and set the score. I live my life and you do yours, All I wish is to heal my sores. I forgive you thought it isn't sought, Release my soul the things you wrought. I have no anger, hate nor spite, These things, for me, are really trite. I'll let you know so you don't fear, To your children please draw near. I now do fly on open wings, My heart is light, my soul does sing. I have let go of feelings ill, Your turn now, if it be your will. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Sounds like quite a journey Marilyn. It took strength, I think, to write these words - and well written they are too. |
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FreeByrd Member
since 1999-11-03
Posts 267 |
Sounds like you've found the strength to move on and give yourself a chance to be happy. This must have taken some time. I applaud your steadfast determination. My best wishes for you  ------------------ |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Severn....I have been wanting to tell him these words for many weeks now. I need to write him a letter or just send him this poem. It has taken me quiet some time to let go of the ill will. I am now whole again because of the giving of forgiveness unsought. Thankyou for your response. Freebyrd.....Only time can heal wounds of this nature. I am healed and whole. I can now more forward. Thankyou for your response. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Good for you, Marilyn! And great poem too!  ------------------ Denise |
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FreeByrd Member
since 1999-11-03
Posts 267 |
Sorry M. I left out your most important attribute. COURAGE ------------------ |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Yes, I agree, this must have taken immense courage. Wonderful job. ------------------ *Krista Knutson* "To be great is to be misunderstood...." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I felt the freedom in your words Marilyn....a very liberating piece wonderfully written.........!! ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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Richard 33 Member
since 1999-09-09
Posts 187glen easton, wv usa |
Marilyn I am happy for you, that you have finally come to terms with your past, I have, twice. I am also very proud of you, It took alot of courage to do this my friend, now I ask please try to lower the wall, that puts us in different hemispheres, That is why I was feeling blue the other night, I care alot for you, and about you!!!! With love, and deepest respect Richard Allen Baker |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Thanks Denise. I think it was more about me needing the energy I was wasting on holding on to my anger. FreeByrd.....I am not sure how much courage this took. Hatred and ill feelings draw power and energy from the one that holds a grudge. Alwye...Thankyou for that. I am still not sure how couragous I am...lol. Pepper....I appreciate your words of encouragement. Liberating it is.. Richard.....This wall is about security and comfort, not rage and ill will. I am not sure how to open up my heart yet. Time is what it took for me to get to this point and time is what I need. To find what I need to make myself grow. I respect you and consider you my friend. That is all I have to give right now. My energies are directed in other area's in my life right now. Please understand that. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Forgiveness can be such a hard place to come to...I am glad to see you makde it there. Beautiful poem, Marilyn. Michael |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
Forgetting is not necessary but sometimes forgiveness is even harder. I echo the comments and compliments here. ------------------ Once I was brilliant, now I no longer shine, but the twinkle in my eye speaks of another time. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Michael....Forgiveness is not as difficult as forgetting. I do not believe I can necessarily forget but I have freed myself in the forgiving. RS...thankyou for your echo's. I believe the forgiving is the easy part. The forgeting is the hard part. Easy to place a wall up to keep out the hurt. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I'm glad to see this strength I knew you had so vividly displayed in this piece my dear freind |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Ruth my friend. Thankyou for you comment. I do not feel so strong right now. I released my soul tonight and now I am tired. I need to sleep and grieve one last time. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Well done Marilyn, I know this took courage. Good for you! Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I forgive pretty easily most of the time. Couple of days and I won't remember. Sometimes it a good thing and sometimes it's not! Thank you my friend! |
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Julie Senior Member
since 1999-08-20
Posts 739Houston, TX |
Marilyn so well expressed. Forgiveness will set you free. Looks like you are truly free. ------------------ Julie ------------------------- Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it, you will land among the stars.~Les Brown~ |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Applause Marilyn. Welcome back to life and don't worry about the walls, it just takes time. : ) Mail me if you'd like to. I'll be there for you. : ) HUGS |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
I loved the preview (when you showed me this), and I love it even more this time. Glad you found the courage to do this Maz, it'll only benefit you. Forgetting IS the hardest, I know only too well. Hugs big sister of mine!! ------------------ Through poetry my heart and soul truly sing... ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Marilyn, the title alone is strong...You have taken the first and hardest step toward healing...I applaude you. It indeed takes time, but I have faith that you will grow and stand even taller and stronger when this is all behind you. Your foundation for what tomorrow brings will be stronger too. The sun will surely shine on you soon. Turn your face towards the sky, and absorb the warmth it gives - the warmth around you. Try not to isolate yourself to feel safe & secure...sometimes arms are safer than isolation. ------------------ ~~ Lift your head high - spread your "words" and fly - - poetFemmeFatale |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Marilyn: That sounds like it came from somewhere very deep within you and if that's the case, I'm glad you got it out...Hate is never a good thing, takes far too much energy from us but I recognise that frustration so well...Kudos to you and now I hope you can mend and become whole once more.. HUGS ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Well done, Marilyn... and congratulations. *S* |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Wow...I am awe struck with the responses to this piece. Thankyou all. WhtDove.....I have been at the place your poem expresses. For the past 2 years I have been struggling to free myself of the baggage I carry. Each day is a new step in the process. I still remember my friend. It is healthy to remember past mistakes, so to not repeat them. You are very welcome for the referal. Julie...thankyou...I feel free. Munda...I will mail you my friend. Isis.....I should never have told you when my birthday was...lol. I will never forget that I am your senior by a mere 2 MONTHS!! pFF....If I can not stand alone, my friend, I can not stand. Arms can not heal what they have not hurt. I distance myself from things that make me uncomfortable, this is a healthy thing. Rainbow....I had to let it all go because of the energy drain (as well as it weakened my soul). Thankyou for the Kudos. suthern...Thankyou |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
As it should be big sis!! LOL------------------ Through poetry my heart and soul truly sing... ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Marilyn - good luck. I hope it went/goes well. Supportive hugs. |
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