Dashes

The years between the dashes
have not always made me proud
It's hard to find happiness
when you're living in a cloud.

I searched for years
for happiness, everywhere it seemed
Yet I found I can not find it
in someone else's dreams.

It's hard to find yourself
When you are running from your past
You have to learn to live with you
even when you have doubts

Though I am not perfect
I still believe
everyone deserves to be
who they are meant to be
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 4/21/2018 6:39:00 AM
Nicely penned with a message many can relate to, myself included, Cassandra. The saying,'forgive and forget' is half right I think. Forgive, definitely, but forget not and dwell not, but salvage the lessons learned hoping not to repeat them. Welcome to Poetry Soup! All the best. :) ~ Artsie
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Date: 3/30/2018 12:50:00 PM
Many of us can relate to this. Beautifully written, Cassandra... and welcome to SP! Hugs :)
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Date: 3/21/2018 7:23:00 AM
The years between the dashes. Whoa! What a terrific start. This message is profound. It's my mantra, Cassandra.
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Date: 3/19/2018 12:50:00 PM
Oh you have written this poereally beautifully and I really enjoyed reading it, you see good bad time comes in everybody life, life is in fact series of happy and bad moments but we shouldn't let our past destory our future as somebody told me that your past may be ded but future can be bright and nobody in this world is perfect,everybody has stength and weaknesses just have faith in yourself and try your best to achieve what you want to, that s the way to success, good luck and welcome to ps
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Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly
Date: 4/21/2018 6:20:00 AM
Awesome words, Faraz! All the best to you.:) ~ Artsie
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Cassandra Justice
Date: 3/19/2018 7:39:00 PM
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