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Moving Forward

When in my darker moments I reflect upon what through my lifetime I have known anger swells within my sad regret as I wander through my misery alone. I mourn the loss of time and precious youth spent in pain doled out like daily bread in courses, served harsh pieces of their truth believing what so cruelly they have said. I've tried to stand my ground but rarely win and suffer all the more for fighting back. It seems to me to be a grievous sin when it's those supposed to love you who attack. But in the distance burns a steady light. Moving forward I gain strength to stand and fight.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 5/14/2016 11:52:00 AM
Congrats on your poem being featured. love phyl
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Date: 12/14/2008 3:17:00 PM
great poem. I really like your poetry. thanx for appreciating my poetry so much. I am really grateful.....always Maryam
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Date: 12/14/2008 12:30:00 AM
A positive last refrain Robin.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments.u4kcv
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Date: 12/13/2008 7:50:00 PM
You go girl! What a wonderful sonnet, full of glorious self-affirmation. '...harsh pieces of their truth' is a marvelous phrase. Overcoming those who attack, those whose love you expect to receive, is the biggest struggle of all. BRAVO Robin! Love, Keith
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Date: 12/13/2008 5:37:00 PM
Keep moving towards that light. It shines with the true strength of your spirit. You will be stronger than most from what you have been through, are going through. It is in your words. Beautiful. Love, Shar
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Date: 12/13/2008 12:54:00 PM
Nice poem Robin, I love the 3rd stanza. It does seem like the ones we love we fight the most with...Raul
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Date: 12/13/2008 10:14:00 AM
The U.S. veteran is the backbone of our country, how in this world anyone could deny them anything they earned is beyond me. My Nephew was injured in Iraq, and without his wonderful wife fighting for him every inch of the way, I don't know what would have happened... I can put you in touch with her if you like, she loves to help anyone she can....She does not know the meaning of the word NO....loved this write, stay strong, and please tell your wonderful husband THANK YOU.....always, Christy
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Date: 12/13/2008 8:57:00 AM
I can relate to this so well. When I feel that i can't fight anymore something tells me to keep going... Something also tries to pull me back to my past.... Great write...Thanks for the comments.. *Breana*
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