Being Set Free

I should not have been surprised
I have seen it before
the isolation,
making yourself a priority
then the withdrawal
the disinterest
I am not holding a grudge
I am just hopeful
that one day, 
you will realize, the self destructing path you’re on..

No talking behind your back
I’m better than that,
I wish you well,
with a thank you from me
for setting me free…

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 6/14/2010 9:16:00 AM
That use to be me when I was using drugs. I am grateful to be free!!!DRUG FREE!!!!!!! Great write, and thanks for the kind words. Be Bless.....Patricia
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Date: 6/13/2010 9:39:00 PM
ah, so this is the poem that you were talking about ;) what I really like about your poems though is that they always show strength of character, despite adversities--very inspiring :) is it still raining there? --nikko :)
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Date: 6/9/2010 11:57:00 AM
Amazingly addiction wasn't what I was thinking when I wrote this piece.. Just shows how many connotations can be attached to it :)
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Date: 6/9/2010 11:48:00 AM
Looks like we both feel free today, Wilma. Good, strong write.
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Date: 6/9/2010 7:40:00 AM
hopefully they do realize the destruction they've caused you.. and dwell on it as they have forced you to, glad you got away from that...p.d.
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Date: 6/9/2010 7:26:00 AM
when dealing with an addict, the lesson to learn is to set yourself free from them: then they have a chance to recover. well done.
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