Carry My Shadow

To stop her tears flowing endlessly, 
remembering eleven years ago,
a helpless injured body, beaten
By her own hands,
 smashed her head on the wall, 
 dripping a fountain of blood.
 
 That day, she hypnotized 
her spirit and soul
Not to abandon her,
but carry her wounded shadow
To her doctor,
lamenting for help.

Her youth was evaporating, 
she needed to stabilize 
her elderly emotions, 
to stop living in the past,
if not, her future,
 will never be lived.

Cured Today.
She did intercept to abolish
Her melancholic delusional thoughts, 
and involve her dreams
 To wake up, 
project a beautiful ambiance.

She did nourish her desire 
not to surrender, 
to the unhealthy society,
but enjoy sharing the love
To remain affectionate, 
even sentimental 
towards life.

She will embark her thoughts
To lift her compassion, 
imagination, and forgiveness, 
 fascinate her existence with
The will power,
 to fight to live.

She will then, become strong, 
 befriend her emotions, 
kindness and sensitiveness, 
 all her loyalties, 
to allow her soul 
be occupied, with joy.

She will feel the urge to
Find a place in time to withdraw, 
dream how to replenish herself,
Forbid her mind to remain 
ailing,
and survive.

She will then, live with a mission, 
become saturated with gratitude
Being alive,
 in the present time.
   Therese Bacha
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Deo Avatar
October 4, 2021 at 5:27 AM
Theresa Bacha, besides loving as Mother Theresa loved, your poem is OVERCOMERS Victory in so many ways. Trust Holy Spirit to guide U to victory over any other spirits (All Dis-eases are spirits, as a shorthand I use in teaching EMPOWERMENT) shalom, shalom
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February 5, 2020 at 3:49 PM
whoa..I had to read this one twice..It sounds like it's written about some one who rises from the depths of a deep depression but is resurrected with the will to live. it is so poignantly written..thank you for your talent..
Bacha Avatar
February 29, 2020 at 11:03 PM
Thank you so much. I am away for a little while longer and hope to be back soon. Much love Terry xoxo
poemtheart Avatar
January 8, 2020 at 3:39 AM
This is such a powerful peace to read, I really enjoyed reading it! Keep it up! :)
Bacha Avatar
February 29, 2020 at 11:03 PM
Thank you so much. I am away for a little while longer and hope to be back soon. Much love Terry xoxo
Bateman Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 5:39 PM
Hello Terry!! We are all indeed survivors. At times, it's very easy for some to take counsel of their own fears. Life always presents all of us with certain challenges that often test our individual mettle and our will power to preserve. "Carry My Shadow" is a wondrously honest and moving write. and full of passion. Your message here speaks volumes to the reader. "Being alive in the present time," says it all. Superbly Done!! Cheers and Best, Gary (P.S. It's a FAVE too!!) -- GB
Bacha Avatar
September 22, 2019 at 1:33 AM
Hi Gary, I loved your philosophy between your heartfelt feelings. You know of course that we all pass through ups and down.Before i could find a solution quicker than today, as my aging is starting to become real, and my solutions sometimes help, and other times it is not helping.But i will fight back by getting positive to find writing poems again can help me love again my moments in the now.Terry xoxo
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September 20, 2019 at 8:14 AM
This is honest raw and incredibly moving. Welcome back to the soup. Blessings Rick.
Bacha Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 8:39 AM
Thank you so much Richard. Coming out of such an amazing writer, i feel very good. Terry
Fraser Avatar
April 21, 2019 at 1:12 AM
Hi Therese, its like reading your Great Awakening here and you have awoke and answered lifes call. This is a very special write, honest and passionate and i enjoyed reading it. Blessings Carl
Bacha Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 8:41 AM
Hi Carl, always faithful, thank you so much. Your sharing review lifts up my moral. Hope to see you soon. Terry
Barden Avatar
April 1, 2019 at 10:20 PM
We are survivors of self, Therese, and that is the most difficult thing to do ... so many people just don't understand, but I DO, and I commend you for your courage! This is a powerful write, delivered with honesty and candor, and I enjoyed it throughly! Blessings to you! :-) <3
Bacha Avatar
April 1, 2019 at 11:59 PM
Hello, first I need to apologize by not replying earlier, as I have been away for a while. Thank you for passing by to review my poem, I enjoyed reading your sharing review. Terry xoxo
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