Modupe Sefunmi Poet Free verse

I Bear No Grudge With Yesterday

I bear no grudge with yesterday,
And all that peopled its terrain.
I bear no grudge with yesterday,
And all the aborted dreams of yesteryears.
Why should I spend endless years gazing at a mirage
Or the shifting shadow of an evaporated hope?
I bear no grudge with yesterday,
And all the fantasies of my youthful fervour.
Why should I build on the shaking ground
Of the fiery passion of youthful lust?
Yesterday is gone,
And all its hopes and doubts, 
blunders and blessings, 
pains and pleasures
Yesterday is gone,
Sweeping away all my stillborn dreams in its trail.
But I bear no grudge with yesterday,
For now is the dawn of a new hope,
A new fervour,
A new passion,
And the rebirth of a new dream.
I bear no grudge with yesterday,
Today awaits me with open arms
                                   (1/11/18)

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Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon November 26, 2018 at 9:59 AM This is pure class! I love your personified title and the great lines. Much love, Adeniji.

Paul Callus November 7, 2018 at 12:00 PM A striking title which reflects the meaningful content of this impressive poem, Modupe. Living in the past and crying over spilt milk is not worth bothering with. Time to move on and follow new dreams, as you state so positively! ~ Best regards // paul

Susan Palli November 4, 2018 at 11:26 AM Love the attitude! Inspiring, Modupe.

Andrea Dietrich November 2, 2018 at 6:52 PM I think I am reading my favorite poem of the day here. Such thoughtfulness went into this one. FAVE Modupe Sefunmi November 4, 2018 at 11:23 AM Thanks a lot my Poetrysoup Mentor. I always cherish your comments on my poems.

Chris Green November 2, 2018 at 1:22 PM I really enjoyed this. The theme is wonderful for it is so true, yesterday is gone and a new day has arrived. Very nicely done. Thanks for reading my dead roses poem. Modupe Sefunmi November 2, 2018 at 3:53 PM I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by Chris.

Darlene De Beaulieu November 1, 2018 at 5:58 PM Hello Modupe Sefubmi, so nice to meet you. This poem has a message for everyone. It speaks the truth. Have a nice evening my friend. Modupe Sefunmi November 2, 2018 at 1:06 PM Thanks Darlene, so nice to meet you too.