YESTERDAY

YESTERDAY 
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“It’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.” Lewis Carroll

Yesterday, I stumbled upon my old self.
     Innocence stood 
          abandoned in the face of 
               injustice and judgment.

Naivety and purity
     stood guarded in the face of
          heartbreak and resentment. 

My old self looked upon
my present self, asking 
     ‘are you happy with who 
          you are or do you secretly 
               pine for your past selves?’

‘Yes, I miss my purer version, but
     my transformations mirror the journey 
          I chose to be a little more whole.'

12th grademeaningfulfree verse

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Valsa George

Date: 9/7/2025 9:55:00 PM

‘Yes, I miss my purer version, but my transformations mirror the journey I chose to be a little more whole.' We often miss our old version. It is an undeniable fact. But we are proud of the more perfect whole we have become through many transformations. I really can relate to your feelings, dear Sara. A beautiful poem.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/8/2025 6:15:00 PM

thanks for your insightful comments, dear Valsa. I suppose we all miss our old versions from time to time. Transformation, though, I see as a gift. Wishing you a splendid evening, hugs, Sara

Mickey Grubb

Date: 9/7/2025 12:17:00 PM

Interesting what's stuck inside that old mirror, isn't it. Ole L. Carroll understood much more than "Jabberwocky"...nicely done, Sara...self regarding itself.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/8/2025 6:14:00 PM

thanks, Mickey! I appreciate your visit and your insightful comments as well as the 'Jabberwocky' reference...that was brilliant! Yes, much more to L. Carroll. Wishing you a splendid evening, Sara