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Ghosts of The Past

November 7, 2011
By youngspeare BRONZE, Nairobi, Other
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youngspeare BRONZE, Nairobi, Other
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We wouldn't ask a rose that grew from the concrete for having damaged petals; in turn we'd all celebrate its tenacity, we'd all love tz will to reach the sun well we are the roses n these are my damaged petals don't ask me why thank God and ask me how

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Look at you now!
You crawl, you fall,
You walk, you stumble..
As if I can’t see all that your eyes are telling me,
So sore, they beg to be forgiven,
Yet why do you cry dry tears I can’t see?

We’ve been down that road together,
Bruised and damned.
Prayers we told with tears in our eyes,
Scars I know you’ve wore this long,
Curses they set us a blaze,
Still the cries of our hearts remain unknown.

The shadows of yesterday,
They haunt you to this very day,
But don’t you see every nerve in my body dances to your words?
The thoughts I have,
The dreams I dream,
You won’t ever know!

If with every step I could hold your hand,
I’d never let you down,
If I could open your eyes,
I’d make you see what I see,
If life is not the fight you imagined it would be,
You would breathe in what I breathe in,
Instead of suffocating under the dim light,
Instead of bottling up your rage,
You’d believe there’s more to life than the life you’ve lived.
Think of me as a mirror to your tomorrows,
Live a little more so I will have a story to tell,
Of the ghosts of our past,
That tore down the walls between tragedy and sanity.
Laugh a little louder so I can celebrate,
The victory we’ve long held,
Cry never again so I can don’t have to die in shame,
Pray a little harder so won’t have to drown again,
Feel a little brighter so I can return the colours we lost in finding you.

© Winston L., Dallas, TX

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...From the eyes of someone who so readily offers salvation to a loved one who is haunted by the ghosts of their past...
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youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Aug. 28 2012 at 11:26 am
youngspeare BRONZE, Nairobi, Other
1 article 0 photos 273 comments

Favorite Quote:
We wouldn't ask a rose that grew from the concrete for having damaged petals; in turn we'd all celebrate its tenacity, we'd all love tz will to reach the sun well we are the roses n these are my damaged petals don't ask me why thank God and ask me how

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you've touched me with your comment. Thank you so very much! I really appreciate it! :-)
Indilove GOLD said...
on Aug. 26 2012 at 12:33 pm
Indilove GOLD, Kenockee, Michigan
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No one is your strength or guidance. If life is what you wish to live then do not bind your soul to something unreal. The creater nor the keeper can heal you for it is blind faith that leads you.

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This is amazing!!! It has so many meanings and you've managed to touch everyone who has read it! That's true poetry! Amazing work keep writing!!!!
InkWriter13 said...
on Aug. 26 2012 at 11:12 am
Wow, 5 stars! :) I love the deliberate way you choose your words. There's no extraneous cluttering, just the clarity that comes with depth of thought. I can see why you liked my poem Onward and Upward; it has a similar theme to this one. I can also see we share a love of language and the beauty of creating with words. My favorite line: "Think of me as a mirror to your tomorrows." I love the hope it resonates into the despair of your human being plagued by ghosts. Very nice work, writer. Post some more! I would love to read more of this work. :D
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Aug. 26 2012 at 5:54 am
youngspeare BRONZE, Nairobi, Other
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Favorite Quote:
We wouldn't ask a rose that grew from the concrete for having damaged petals; in turn we'd all celebrate its tenacity, we'd all love tz will to reach the sun well we are the roses n these are my damaged petals don't ask me why thank God and ask me how

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Thank youu! Appreciate it.. xD aw, well you're a good photographer! :)
.king. SILVER said...
on Aug. 26 2012 at 5:37 am
.king. SILVER, Yeux Bien Tres Bien, Other
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Nice work, I like how you got so many comments... You are a true poet! :)
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Aug. 24 2012 at 8:51 am
youngspeare BRONZE, Nairobi, Other
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Favorite Quote:
We wouldn't ask a rose that grew from the concrete for having damaged petals; in turn we'd all celebrate its tenacity, we'd all love tz will to reach the sun well we are the roses n these are my damaged petals don't ask me why thank God and ask me how

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aw, THANK YOUUU!  I appreciate it very much.. :-)
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Aug. 24 2012 at 8:50 am
youngspeare BRONZE, Nairobi, Other
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Favorite Quote:
We wouldn't ask a rose that grew from the concrete for having damaged petals; in turn we'd all celebrate its tenacity, we'd all love tz will to reach the sun well we are the roses n these are my damaged petals don't ask me why thank God and ask me how

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thank youuu! Really appreciate it! :-)
Tasha463 BRONZE said...
on Aug. 24 2012 at 5:05 am
Tasha463 BRONZE, Ashtabula, Ohio
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This was amazing, I almost cried. I love the end of it though. But all together it was amazing. 
OnesHiddenTalent SILVER said...
on Aug. 24 2012 at 4:17 am
OnesHiddenTalent SILVER, San Tan Valley, Arizona
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This piece was quite beautiful. Good Job.
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Aug. 23 2012 at 3:44 am
youngspeare BRONZE, Nairobi, Other
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Favorite Quote:
We wouldn&#039;t ask a rose that grew from the concrete for having damaged petals; in turn we&#039;d all celebrate its tenacity, we&#039;d all love tz will to reach the sun well we are the roses n these are my damaged petals don&#039;t ask me why thank God and ask me how

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in your favourites, am flattered ;-) 
Thank youu so very much! xD 
Shahiro PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 20 2012 at 6:24 am
Shahiro PLATINUM, Johnston, Iowa
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this is so completly and beautifully amazing!! in my favorites!!!!! :P
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Aug. 19 2012 at 5:47 am
youngspeare BRONZE, Nairobi, Other
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Favorite Quote:
We wouldn&#039;t ask a rose that grew from the concrete for having damaged petals; in turn we&#039;d all celebrate its tenacity, we&#039;d all love tz will to reach the sun well we are the roses n these are my damaged petals don&#039;t ask me why thank God and ask me how

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Thank you! Much appreciated xD
Fizza SILVER said...
on Aug. 19 2012 at 5:05 am
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very nice poem. good work. :) :)
Himlen--Shellie GOLD said...
on Aug. 19 2012 at 4:22 am
Himlen--Shellie GOLD, HotSprings, Montana
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wowz, very good. I love the depth in detail
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Aug. 11 2012 at 7:26 am
youngspeare BRONZE, Nairobi, Other
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Favorite Quote:
We wouldn&#039;t ask a rose that grew from the concrete for having damaged petals; in turn we&#039;d all celebrate its tenacity, we&#039;d all love tz will to reach the sun well we are the roses n these are my damaged petals don&#039;t ask me why thank God and ask me how

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I did, wow that's great to hear! Thank you soo very much. I really really appreciate it Kylie! :-D 
Thanks for checking it out. 
KylieK GOLD said...
on Aug. 10 2012 at 10:11 am
KylieK GOLD, Mt. Washington, Kentucky
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I think this is fabulous. I love the originality in your stanzas and your lines- they all flowed in a beautiful way. I don't really know how else to say it, but you made me really feel this.   5 stars!
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Jul. 20 2012 at 11:13 am
youngspeare BRONZE, Nairobi, Other
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Favorite Quote:
We wouldn&#039;t ask a rose that grew from the concrete for having damaged petals; in turn we&#039;d all celebrate its tenacity, we&#039;d all love tz will to reach the sun well we are the roses n these are my damaged petals don&#039;t ask me why thank God and ask me how

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Thank you soo much! :-) Yours was great, keep writing :-) Appreciate it btw. 
kmcn33 BRONZE said...
on Jul. 20 2012 at 11:05 am
kmcn33 BRONZE, Needham, Massachusetts
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This is such a good poem, I love if! keep up the good work :)
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Jul. 20 2012 at 10:58 am
youngspeare BRONZE, Nairobi, Other
1 article 0 photos 273 comments

Favorite Quote:
We wouldn&#039;t ask a rose that grew from the concrete for having damaged petals; in turn we&#039;d all celebrate its tenacity, we&#039;d all love tz will to reach the sun well we are the roses n these are my damaged petals don&#039;t ask me why thank God and ask me how

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Thanks, I liked yours as well. 
Miss_Brightside GOLD said...
on Jul. 20 2012 at 10:56 am
Miss_Brightside GOLD, Defiance, Ohio
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its really good i liked it.