A Shade of the Past Should Not Control You

Don't live in the past
Let the bad memories go
So you can live your life!
It is not easy but you have to try
So that you don't let a shade of the past control you!

Don't let your Memories steer you to Injustice
‘Can I go forward when my heart is here?’
Breaking the shackles because there is nothing to fear
In the misery of comfort
A memory can be dangerous
Floating in time, you have to find
A process that can be victorious in the face of a bad memory!

A tragic flaw exist today
Memories can be positive but
Too many want to use it as a weapon
For the destruction of someone!
Memories can be a weapon
But memories can also be a beautiful thing and
Contribute to the positive purpose and direction of your life!
If your memory is a weapon
You will learn one day that your memories
Should not consume you in the direction of injustice!

In the misery of comfort
A memory can be dangerous
Floating in time, you have to find
A process that can be victorious in the face of a bad memory!

Don't live in the past
Let the bad memories go
So you can live your life!
It is not easy but you have to try
So that you don't let a shade of the past control you!

Mark Frank

Copyright 2022
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