I call it a memory
its quite devastating
where ever I go
it keeps on following
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Life is short. It is not worth even thinking about people who fail us. Ive stood up a long time ago, even though people tried pulling me down. It was not easy but i walked on and felt happy and proud again. I think we need people like the character in this poem to make us strong! Nice realistic poem
The past is an ever following shadow, but only a prison if you make it so. Do not punish yourself for someone else's crime. Thanks for sharing your poem. Peace
Letting go when much has been invested in a supposedly trusting relationship after devastating disappointment is indeed not easy, But if one courageously accepts to take things in stride, then one can overlook the past and forge ahead without much qualms. A well articulated poem nicely penned with conviction. Thanks for sharing. Please read my poem MANDELA - THE IMMORTAL ICON.