Laura Leiser Poet Pleiades

Freedom

Finding strength to break free
          from former sins and strife
                 feeling burdens lifted
                      forgetting past bondage
                 focused on the future
           fully living new life
following the Savior.

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Maurice Yvonne October 1, 2016 at 2:12 PM This one is excellent just excellent. A Fav!

Joanna Daniel September 27, 2016 at 8:55 AM We both chose similar themes:) well written, Laura:) congratulations on your win:) I admire your faith:)

Anne-Lise Andresen September 27, 2016 at 3:13 AM - Congratulations Laura, on your great wins poems - I do not participate often in contest, but this I like very much - A challenge like a puzzle .... not easy ... but Pleiades poems is a wonderful form - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Quigley September 26, 2016 at 9:04 PM Nicely done! Like the shape too! Laura Leiser September 27, 2016 at 12:03 AM Thank you, Tom :)

Jan Allison September 26, 2016 at 5:27 PM Dropping back with my congrats Laura:-) hugs jan xx Laura Leiser September 27, 2016 at 12:03 AM Thank you, Jan :)

Kim Merryman September 26, 2016 at 5:06 PM Laura, this is a beautiful testimony of faith! Well written with smooth flowing lines that show what real freedom is. Congrats on your 3rd place win! Love, Kim Laura Leiser September 27, 2016 at 12:02 AM Thank you so much, Kim! I'm thrilled with my placement and I do love to write poetry about our Lord! Thank you :)

Jan Allison September 26, 2016 at 11:54 AM Fabulous Laura - beautifully uplifting:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen September 24, 2016 at 12:11 PM - Beautifully written, love especially the first line Laura - Good luck in the contest - I wish you a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Laura Leiser September 24, 2016 at 11:55 PM Thank you, Anne Lise! I'm glad you liked my poem :)

Supraja Kannan September 23, 2016 at 11:58 PM Beautiful flow... nicely written... Good luck with the contest... Laura Leiser September 24, 2016 at 11:55 PM Thanks so much, Supraja :)

Richard Martins September 23, 2016 at 8:31 PM I really really love this!! Congrats in advance on your entry Laura :) Laura Leiser September 23, 2016 at 11:12 PM Thanks and that's very kind of you, Richard :)

Old Man Emu September 23, 2016 at 5:21 PM Forgetting the past and looking forward in freedom! Great poem. Regards, Craig Laura Leiser September 23, 2016 at 5:34 PM Thank you for your kind comments, Craig! I'm glad you like this :)