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Exiting My Old Life For a New One

My life needs to be reset Every time I try to exit Out of trouble and confusion It leave me with more contusions From each fall that leaves me humble I want to stand up not tumble Down another slope and slide Hurting my esteem and pride Just once I'd like to bounce up Getting out of this bad rut That sneaks up and grabs a hold Making me crumble and fold Into a weak wobbly Person I don't want to be I need to get strong and muster Up some courage that won't fluster Helping me back on my feet Where I'll stay and not repeat The same mistakes and wrong doings That left me hurting and bruising I can see that exit sign Lit up bright for me to find So I can step out and see An improve future for me

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 12/20/2013 5:59:00 AM
I hope to turn over the proverbial "new leaf" also this coming year. I want everything in my life (and all my friends and loved one's lives) to just get better and stay better. Love that you once again ended your piece in the spirit of hope :)
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Date: 12/11/2013 3:27:00 PM
the new year is coming soon and it's time for resolutions. This fit well for me into the season of renewal!!
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Date: 12/10/2013 5:55:00 PM
It is a good thing to "shed our skin" once in awhile, so we can remove the past and try for a better future. A great message in this poem, Robin, very well expressed!...Thank you so much for the greats comments, once again!
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