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Walked Away for Peace

I walked away not free from snags
caused by those in authority,
but to be free from cruelty
to save my spirit against evilness 
And injustice in power's grip

Tied up by abusive six sprawling 
division in command,
footsteps no trace, only an echo
weeping soul in the dusk!

Harsh words
dug deeper into my soul—
sickening insults
to my inner self—
a burden carried
within the shadowed kingdom.

So I just walked away,
to protect what is left in me:
my spirit,
which no man can ban
from entering
the paradise of sovereignty.
Walked away for peace!

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Phyllis Babcock Date: 7/30/2025 2:54:00 PM Walking away from negativity and toxicity gives you clarity and freedom. Well written Rowena. love phyl Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 7/30/2025 3:20:00 PM Thank you so much, Phyl! It’s true—letting go clears the fog and lets the light in. Sending love and clarity right back to you!

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 7/29/2025 8:47:00 PM This beautiful poem is very inspiring, with its focus on the buoyant spirit. Peaceful resistance to oppression can be the best course of action sometimes. All good wishes. :) Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 7/30/2025 3:19:00 PM Thanks so much! I'm really glad it spoke to you. Yeah, sometimes staying calm and steady is the strongest move. Wishing you all the good vibes!

Deb M Date: 7/28/2025 9:44:00 AM Peace of mind and inner peace….if you have those two then life will fall into place…..walking away from all toxicity and chaos gives you strength and clarity! Wonderful poem Rowena….Debx Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 7/28/2025 9:51:00 AM Thank you so much, Deb! I completely agree—peace of mind and inner peace are the true foundations for everything else to align. Walking away from negativity takes courage but brings so much clarity and strength.

Tom Woody Date: 7/28/2025 5:46:00 AM Even Jesus walked away when things got too hot. No shame in it. Inner peace more important. Lovely write dear Rowena Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 7/28/2025 5:58:00 AM You're absolutely right—sometimes walking away is the wisest and most peaceful path. Protecting our spirit isn't weakness; it's wisdom. Grateful for your kindness.

Sara Kendrick Date: 7/28/2025 3:13:00 AM Some people seem to be a kind of person who delights in sticking a knife into our personal being being or spirit and turning it. It is best to walk away and never go back. They are very good at being who they are and most don't change. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 7/28/2025 5:18:00 AM Absolutely, Sara. Some people thrive on causing pain, and the strongest thing we can do is remove ourselves from their reach. Protecting our peace sometimes means walking away for good. Thank you for your thoughtful reflection.

Sotto Poet Date: 7/28/2025 12:46:00 AM We must never allow the slight of another to penetrate our very being. Accept it as a natural component of living. Preventing the impurity in our souls is precisely what is required. Your Poem is lovely; it's therapeutic. Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 7/28/2025 1:01:00 AM Thanks so much- And you're right, we can’t let other people’s negativity sink into us. Life’s full of ups and downs, but protecting our peace is key. I’m really glad the poem gave you a bit of comfort—that’s exactly what I hoped it would do.

Valsa George Date: 7/27/2025 10:01:00 PM From a world of bickerings and cruelty, walk away to find peace in the inner sanctity of one's being. When one is liberated from the presence of people who slander and insult, she/he feels calm and peaceful. Never let others' insult sink deep into our spirit. See that it is part of life. What's needed is to keep our soul from being contaminated. Beautiful poem, so very cathartic ! Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 7/27/2025 10:58:00 PM Thank you so much! You’ve captured the heart of it perfectly—walking away isn't weakness, it's a step toward protecting peace within. Your words mean a lot.