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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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cookiegirl said...
on Dec. 11 2011 at 3:56 am
Wow. This is beautiful, emotional, relatable, deep. I love the way it's written :).
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 11 2011 at 1:02 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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Thank youu!! :D i really appreciate your feedback, means a lot to me :) x
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 11 2011 at 1:00 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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Thanks U.N! :) Means a lot to me. Hold on you think the pic isn't good right? 
btw i'm still reading your book :)
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 11 2011 at 12:58 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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Lol, didn't wana put any creepy thoughts in your head but thanks! Appreciate it :)) 
A_Voice_Made_to_Be_Heard said...
on Dec. 10 2011 at 10:14 pm
A_Voice_Made_to_Be_Heard, City, Other
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I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me. (Philippians 4:13)

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This is deep and gives the reader the sense that you know what you're talking about. I also really liked the imagery in this poem. You have real talent. Keep writing!
Plain-Jane ELITE said...
on Dec. 10 2011 at 11:58 am
Plain-Jane ELITE, Grandview, Missouri
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"And the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their Shepherd. He will guide them to springs of living water; and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." Revelation 7:17

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i like the comparisons putting creepy pictures in my mind. great poem!
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 10 2011 at 11:22 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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Sure, i'm onto that illuminatus. And thanks :)
UNserieswriter said...
on Dec. 10 2011 at 11:03 am
UNserieswriter, New York
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This was really good. the picture you picked threw me off, a little when i was analyzing it. but your poetry is great! and i usually hate poems!
Manish9 SILVER said...
on Dec. 10 2011 at 8:18 am
Manish9 SILVER, Kanpur, Other
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nice .. checkout my poetry too .... unlike you , i dont have much feedback on them .....recommend my stuff to ur TI group too !!!

 

youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 10 2011 at 12:35 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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Thanks crazycool writer! :) I appreciate it. 
Sure, i'm on to that., Wait for my rating and comment. 
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 10 2011 at 12:33 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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aw, thank youuu Neytri!! :) but it can't be as good as your work. Yours is awesome! Thanks again :)
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 10 2011 at 12:32 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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Thanks nyyami! :) Means a lot to me.  
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 10 2011 at 12:31 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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Thanks Iamhere4u! Appreciate it. How comes i can't check out your work? :-/
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 10 2011 at 12:30 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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Thank youu Sydhawk! Means a lot to me. :) You're poem's amazing as well. 
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Dec. 10 2011 at 12:28 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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Thanks owl girl! :) Appreciate it!  sure i'll check it out even if it's long dw. x
collegegirladventures GOLD said...
on Dec. 9 2011 at 1:44 pm
collegegirladventures GOLD, Mequon, Wisconsin
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A poet&#039;s work is to name the unnameable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world, and stop it going to sleep.<br /> <br /> ~Salman Rushdie

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hey! cool writing! :)

 

...please check out my work and rate/comment. Thanks!! :)

Neytiri GOLD said...
on Dec. 9 2011 at 7:46 am
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Wow. That is utterly amazing, brilliant and fricking emotional. It's unbelievable. Definitely 5/5. Well done!! x x x x
nyyami SILVER said...
on Dec. 9 2011 at 7:29 am
nyyami SILVER, Staunton, Virginia
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this is fantastic. Truly.

Thanks for sharing(:

Iamhere4u said...
on Dec. 9 2011 at 7:23 am
Wow..this is amazing....:D
Sydhawk BRONZE said...
on Dec. 9 2011 at 7:13 am
Sydhawk BRONZE, Saint Joseph, Missouri
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Great poem, younspeare! I like how emotional it is, you can feel what the narrator of the poem feels as well. Keep it up!