A Needed Decision

The days of old, hold
A promise for the grey world
Not wanting heartache
Must relive the past
Having decisions to make
Don’t want pain again

Russell Sivey

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 11/16/2011 1:53:00 PM
Yes, bad memories of the past do tend to haunt us, my friend - you've captured it perfectly
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Date: 11/15/2011 12:34:00 PM
Once burned, many of us fear allowing love to enter our hearts again, Russell. I do try to put the past behind me and move forward, but it isn't easy, my friend. Terrific choka! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/15/2011 11:03:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your work...I am reliving the past..Cleaning out the basement which has stored many years of memories..Good to see the idea in print..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara
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Date: 11/15/2011 9:02:00 AM
Pain sometimes leads to gain...now that you have had it, gain your strength and move to a higher plane. There is much happiness to be enjoyed. (And thank you for being a community builder and for unselfishly sharing your time to read and encourage poetry on this site. My life took a swift new direction about 8 months ago, and I have not been able to reciprocate. My thanks go to every community builder who enjoys poetry and encourages other poets, like I once tried to do. I love you…all! Lovingly, Dane Ann)
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Date: 11/15/2011 7:03:00 AM
It speaks to me Russ, that last line won't leave me alone.
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Date: 11/15/2011 6:44:00 AM
every one person need to read this and make a decision
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Date: 11/14/2011 10:25:00 PM
This feels almost like a contradiction. Must relive the past, but it gives pain? Did I get that right, Russell? Let me see if you have any other new postings.
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