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A Promise

No turning back, no longing glance, no nagging whisper of a faint "what if." I walk bearing vivid scars, memory of a strangled life. The lingering scent of shredded dreams haunts me, unbidden. Still I walk, unbroken and free. 6.12.2016

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Doug Vinson

Date: 12/21/2016 1:27:00 PM

Cheers, Leileah, such a great statement.

Leileah Kasperyan
Date: 12/21/2016 4:57:00 PM

Ta, Doug! Thanks for reading! Xx

Caycay Jennings

Date: 12/20/2016 8:56:00 PM

This is dramatic and I love that it is also courageous. Congrats on your 2nd place win ... CayCay

Leileah Kasperyan
Date: 12/21/2016 4:57:00 PM

Thank you so much CayCay :) xx

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 12/18/2016 5:08:00 AM

The lingering scent of shredded dreams...wow. Congratulations on your win, Kai

Leileah Kasperyan
Date: 12/20/2016 4:45:00 AM

Thank you Kai :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/17/2016 3:27:00 PM

Freedom is sweet! Congrats on your win.

Leileah Kasperyan
Date: 12/20/2016 4:45:00 AM

Aye, that it is!! Thank you :)

Anu Nayak

Date: 12/17/2016 1:07:00 PM

Dear Leileah, awesome:) Congrats on your win!!healing scars of strangled life and journey towards freedom here, love the spirit! ! love, Anu:)

Leileah Kasperyan
Date: 12/20/2016 4:45:00 AM

Thank you, Anu :) xx

Lu Loo

Date: 12/17/2016 12:21:00 PM

Beautiful Poem lovely lady...thank you and congrats :)-luloo

Leileah Kasperyan
Date: 12/20/2016 4:43:00 AM

Thank you so very much for the contest, and for the placement :) xx