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Breaking the Chains

I am removing the chains that have held me, Held me prisoner and in fear of change; Over the years getting just heavier, It is time to set myself free. I want freedom and to feel my power burn, A fire has been lit inside of my soul; Watch out because here I come, Free at last of stupid bonds. I will leave all, the do this people, far behind, No longer will they control my thoughts; I will do exactly what I want to do, Even the mistakes will be mine. I know what I seek- blessed beauty and tranquility, And I found it, see, it is was always so near; It was not that far, it was inside of me, Now the fire burns and I am soaring. It is time to be me. ______________________ March 22, 2016 Poetry/Verse/Breaking the Chains Copyright Protected, ID 16-770-986-0 All Rights Reserved. Written under Entered in the contest, Screwed XIII sponsor, Rob Carmack Ninth Place _______________________ Entered in the contest, Where Freedom Finds The Fire sponsor, Justin Bordner Honorable Mention

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Date: 4/19/2016 6:54:00 AM
Hi Constance, Congratulations on your win in the contest. As always your gentle words do flow so softly into the heart. Such vibrancy and truth within the words you right. Let there never be chains upon you Constance, always be what you are and let no one ever change you. An excellent write as always. Your words always float on a poetic breeze, never ending. May golden words ever flow from your golden pen. This has to be a seven and it floats into my faves. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Date: 4/24/2016 10:34:00 PM
mike thanks for the congratulations and the excellent appreciate the 7 and the fav
Date: 4/6/2016 10:48:00 PM
Broken, Nice to see your poem showcased in Justin's "Where Freedom Finds The Fire Contest List." Love LINDA
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Date: 4/7/2016 4:16:00 PM
Linda, thanks for visiting my poem ~
Date: 4/6/2016 2:21:00 AM
Congrats on a worthy win Broken..
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Date: 4/6/2016 9:21:00 AM
Upma, thanks for the congrats !
Date: 4/5/2016 10:54:00 AM
A wonderful Poem Broken Wings, congrats on your placement :)-luloo
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Date: 4/6/2016 9:25:00 AM
Laura, thanks for the wonderful and the congrats !
Date: 3/24/2016 2:01:00 AM
Very uplifting, BW! There's a spark inside your soul waiting to get that burst of oxygen and become a bonfire. Nothing more stressful than feeling that you are being suppressed with chains of "not quite the person you want to be" or "pretending like someone else" ... Well written and best of luck!
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Date: 3/24/2016 8:57:00 AM
Tim, thanks for visiting with the nice comment, one does not realize how suppressed they have been until they are set free !
Date: 3/23/2016 11:37:00 AM
Very deep feeling after healing with true sensation of mind. Quite wisdom after having a lot of experiences in life. A clear 7 i feel. Beautifully expressed, my lovely friend, bl
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Date: 3/23/2016 11:42:00 AM
BL thanks for visiting my poem with the nice comment, the 7 and the beautiful. ..
Date: 3/23/2016 8:30:00 AM
A very empowering piece Constance. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 3/23/2016 11:23:00 AM
Rick thanks for visiting my poem and for the compliment!
Date: 3/23/2016 4:56:00 AM
Classic 7` I love the way this poem empowers!...peace, jill
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Date: 3/23/2016 11:29:00 AM
Jill thanks for visiting my poem with the 7 and love...
Date: 3/23/2016 4:37:00 AM
A very insightful entry Constance. Best of luck for the contest! ; )
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Date: 3/23/2016 11:36:00 AM
Connie thanks for visiting my poem today, appreciate ~
Date: 3/23/2016 3:24:00 AM
Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
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Date: 3/23/2016 1:32:00 PM
Ravi, thanks for visiting with the excellent !
Date: 3/22/2016 9:28:00 PM
Yeaaaaaa! B/W you go
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Date: 3/23/2016 1:37:00 PM
Charlie, thanks for visiting my poem, appreciate !
Date: 3/22/2016 8:01:00 PM
OK.
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Date: 3/22/2016 9:26:00 PM
Rainbow, my poem is finished now, if you care to return ~

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