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Held in My Will
February 20, 2015
My life is important, a story that's new
Unknown to many, familiar to few
My life is a voice, certain but true
A curtain of moments, forever in view
A past and a future, forever displayed
Decisions turned, in how I am made
A life full of weakness, spirit, or truth
A footing of honor, founded in youth
Stories of lifeblood, honor, and shame
Created in moments, still to tame
Whether ill-gotten or weak. Your path is made right
A light shining firmly, strong through the night
It will show in your face if you're good or ill
Your future forever is held in your will
It will show in your face, because YOUR LIGHT is true
© Torey B., McLean, VA
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LeahStoddard SILVER said...
on Feb. 27 2015 at 10:24 am
thank you for the comment! It is really encouraging!
I like this poem! Like, I really, really enjoyed reading it! The first few stanzas definitely hooked me, and then I just cruised through the rest of your beautiful imagery and voice. I especially was pleasantly surprised that the rhyme didn't feel forced (except maybe slightly with shame and tame), which can be a very difficult feel to create. Overall, lovely poem!
I had the words running through my head, so I ran to the computer and tried to get most of them out. :D