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Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2002-03-24 06:45 PM

Freedom Gained

I visited my inner self
And took down from a dusty shelf,
A box of hoarded memories,
I opened with some rusty keys.
With trembling hands, I sorted all.
Each one was painful to recall.
I knew that I must set them free
If I could ever hope to be
A whole, unfettered person who
Could give my best to all I do.

The roaring of the blood that sped
Throughout my body, filled my head
With so much noise, I threw these things
Into the air and gave them wings.
I opened up my mouth so I
Could say farewell and let them fly.
The rushing of their passage there
Left fading echoes in the air.
Then I collapsed when I was through.
The box was empty.I was too!

But gradually, the ennui passed.
With joy, I realized at last,
The freedom gained would see me through
The present and the future too!

Betty Lou Hebert

[This message has been edited by Trillium (03-24-2002 06:47 PM).]

pegasus111
Member Elite

since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

1 posted 2002-03-24 08:40 PM

oh, yes. Breaking the bonds of the past. not as easy as some may think. It takes courage and strength of will. nicely done Betty Lou.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

2 posted 2002-03-25 01:06 AM

A good house cleaning. We all need that at times. Very good Betty. Joyce

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

3 posted 2002-03-25 07:25 AM

Ah, true freedom getting rid of all the old debris...resentments and old hurts...wonderful poem! hugs, Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

4 posted 2002-03-25 06:51 PM

Thanks for responding everyone. I enjoyed reading your remarks.

Betty Lou Hebert

Denise

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

5 posted 2002-03-25 09:06 PM

Sometimes it's so hard to let them go, isn't it? Excellent expression, Betty Lou! I could feel your freedom!

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

6 posted 2002-03-25 11:30 PM

Denise: Thanks for commenting. I still have a few hang-ups I'm afraid but have moved on from many of them.

Betty Lou Hebert

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