Can'T Let Go

I've been buffeted by life's storm, 
Twisted by the roaring gale, 
Nearly drowned in the pouring rain, 
And pounded by the persistent hail
 
The tempest is but of the mind, 
Though more palpable than if t'were real, 
A maelstrom of raging emotions, 
Competing to change what I feel
 
Happiness is suppressed by sorrow, 
Which gives way to emptiness and guilt, 
Growing on my mind with anger, 
No wonder my heart has begun to wilt
 
Shadows of the past still haunt me, 
Hiding in the dark corners of my mind, 
They come forth increasingly often, 
So I know fairly well what I'll find
 
I know why the storm is hounding me, 
It's made of the things I'm holding on to, 
Things that made my life worth living, 
What I don't know is what I should do
 
I'm tired of struggling through this storm, 
And the pain I have come to know, 
The best thing would be to release the past, 
But for some reason, I just can't let go
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 12/4/2011 11:28:00 AM
welcome to poetry soup nice poem hope to read more.
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Date: 11/30/2011 4:57:00 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Chelsea. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
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Date: 11/29/2011 9:37:00 PM
We all hold on, hoping things will change. May the raging storm within be replaced with joy.....great job! Hugs, CC
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Date: 11/29/2011 4:35:00 PM
* "I Am A Firm Believer In Always Looking Ahead * My Dear Sweet Beautiful Chelsea * Though The Past May Teach & Offer Both Beautiful & Not Pleasant Memories In Moments * Tis The Future Whereat Eternity Does So Wait * Forgiving & As A Beautiful Bride It Can Be * Hold Fast Your Beauties Dreams of Happiness & Love * Stirring & Wonderfully Expressed Verse * My Luv, Always & Forever * Sarah." *
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