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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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ChantillyLace BRONZE said...
on Dec. 13 2011 at 1:22 pm
ChantillyLace BRONZE, Orlando, Florida
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I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so you can learn to let go. Things go wrong so you can appreciate them when they're right. You believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself. And sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together

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O yea, this is actually similar to how i feel.. Girl i like this!!

Keep posting more poems!

Matice BRONZE said...
on Dec. 13 2011 at 11:47 am
Matice BRONZE, O&#39Fallon, Missouri
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"Maria, first, let me say that you will most certainly regret it. Second, let me say that I'm in."-Smith

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That was really good! I liked your imagery. Keep writing! :)
RedFeather GOLD said...
on Dec. 13 2011 at 7:33 am
RedFeather GOLD, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Wow, you've got some talent going on there, youngspeare! But why do you only have one poem up? You should write more. Oh, and if you have time, can you take a look at some of my other works? I have next to no comments on anything, but I would like to know what other people think about them. Thanks! Keep Writing! 
Jbohn GOLD said...
on Dec. 13 2011 at 7:10 am
Jbohn GOLD, South Plainfield, New Jersey
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&quot;You dont know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have..&quot; &lt;3<br /> &quot;What doesn&#039;t kill you only makes you stronger!&quot;- My Coach<br /> &quot;Forget about the past, think about the present, and dream for your future.&quot;

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This is amazing!!! has so much emotion behind it..
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 13 2011 at 1:47 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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aw, THANK YOUU! :D you made my day :)) Means the world to me!  Xx. 
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 13 2011 at 1:45 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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Thank you! Appreciate it :) 
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 13 2011 at 1:45 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 Lahari! Means a lot to me :) The flow, got it..wish i could edit it! 
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 13 2011 at 1:44 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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lol, thanks fantasia (nice name btw) :) Appreciate it!
Hiding said...
on Dec. 12 2011 at 11:18 pm
This was just awesome. Best I've ever read. Keep writing.
savetheplanet PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 12 2011 at 7:22 pm
savetheplanet PLATINUM, Anaheim, California
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It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.

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Really, which of my poems do you like the best?  I have one dedicated to Shakespeare XD
Dancing4Jesus BRONZE said...
on Dec. 12 2011 at 5:26 pm
Dancing4Jesus BRONZE, Oceanside, California
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Wow! Very moving !
Lahari GOLD said...
on Dec. 12 2011 at 2:28 pm
Lahari GOLD, Edison, New Jersey
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\\\\\\\&quot;Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That\\\\\\\&#039;s why its called the present.\\\\\\\&quot; <br /> &mdash; Eleanor Roosevelt<br /> <br /> \\\\\\\&quot;When life gives you lemons, make grape juice. Then sit back and watch as the world wonders how you did it.\\\\\\\&#039;

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Its very well written, but you could work on the flow a bit. Nice :)
Fantasia80 GOLD said...
on Dec. 12 2011 at 6:09 am
Fantasia80 GOLD, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Ooh...spooky.  Well written!
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 12 2011 at 3:09 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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Thanksss Jeast! :D Means so much to me.  I'd love to read more of your work, lemme check it out. 
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 12 2011 at 3:07 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 :) Appreciate it. 
No problem i'm onto that.
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 12 2011 at 3:06 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 youuu! i REALLY appreciate it!! Your work is great btw. Lol, that's awesome, shakespeare and jane austen there work is simply legendary.. <3 :) 
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 12 2011 at 3:03 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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Thanks a lot cookiegirl!! 
:)  Means a lot to me xD 
Jeast10 GOLD said...
on Dec. 11 2011 at 4:42 pm
Jeast10 GOLD, Beaumont, Texas
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That was really good! It was very thoughtful. Thanks for the cOmment too! I have more Poems if yOu didn't know.
muna.najihah PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 11 2011 at 11:55 am
muna.najihah PLATINUM, Malacca, Other
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it create a good atmosphere when reading it with the mood setting and every thing. it was deep meaning and i like it.

please check my work too, my luck is running out

savetheplanet PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 11 2011 at 11:48 am
savetheplanet PLATINUM, Anaheim, California
45 articles 9 photos 564 comments

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It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.

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It's a very powerful poem.  It's refreshing to read after the hundreds of teenage agnst poems they have on here. Keep writing :D  BTW, I love Shakespeare and Jane Austen too <3