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A Word From Yesterday

Grace, she had deemed absurd, she fought memory's bluebird, a voice she'd forgotten, misty conscience was blurred. A teen peer-pressure nerd, shadows posed by the herd; their gray counsel gotten, crimson standards deferred. Tempest on the shore incurred; Temptation to give in spurred; Love shouldn't feel so rotten The Spirit’s leading now preferred. Voice on her shoulder heard; more mature musings stirred, Harvest of thoughts begotten, yesterday's yardstick - God’s Word. written April 11, 2018

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Susan Gentry

Date: 4/24/2018 7:45:00 AM

Congrats on your win. A thought-provoking write.

Joseph May

Date: 4/23/2018 2:32:00 PM

Very nicely penned Reason..Congrats on your win..

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 4/23/2018 7:48:00 PM

Why, thank you, Joseph, I welcome the win and your contest.

Probir Gupta

Date: 4/11/2018 10:47:00 AM

The last stanza I like very much ... Not exactly, every line is richly meaningful ...

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 4/11/2018 10:57:00 AM

Your comment brings encouragement and support. Thank you very much, Probir.

Joe Dimino

Date: 4/11/2018 7:29:00 AM

Very well thought out, and profound write. Desire often does overrule sense. If we only did recall more our early teaching, from those older and far wiser with experience--but it is like communism (socialism)...the only reason it continually fails is because we are not in charge.

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 4/11/2018 7:43:00 AM

I thank you, Joe for your time and energy spent in reply. Re your last line, or perhaps because those without authority put themselves in charge.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/11/2018 6:37:00 AM

Fabulous rhyme Reason growing up isn't easy and peer pressure adds to your worries ,I love the uplifting ending - caring adults(not necessarily parents) can get your through the tough times especially with issues of the heart. Good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 4/11/2018 7:45:00 AM

Thank you, Jan, it's not the usual poetic response to sensual pleasure; more so to guilt and perhaps fear. I appreciate your good wishes.