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Dust From the Past

Dust from the past, layered in youths callow
Desperate to be forgiven, for sins committed
Wrongs done in ignorance should be omitted

Dust from the past, covers the shallow
Fear of failure, insecure self worth
Heat needs to rise from this emotional hearth

Dust from the past, it casts a shadow
Anxious to wash it away, make it clean
Start over, be clearly seen

To late...

Copyright © Jason Conley | Year Posted 2014

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Allen W Trew Date: 11/6/2014 9:01:00 AM This so much reminds me of myself. I did many wrongs in ignorance and, if I'm right in assuming this is you, then you're certainly on the road to self-redemption. Nice work :) Login to Reply

Edward Ebbs Date: 10/30/2014 9:28:00 AM Unfortunately, we cannot reboot or reformat ourselves and erase the past. Letting go of your past so it does not define you, gives you opportunities to create new futures. How you do this depends if you need to forgive or be forgiving. When we choose not to forgive, we remain stuck and it's our problem. If one sincerely asks for forgiveness and you are not forgiven, that's all you can do, you need to move on. The past is the past and can become a distant memory. Thank you for sharing your poem. Login to Reply