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)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 11/26/2018 9:59:00 AM
This is pure class! I love your personified title and the great lines. Much love, Adeniji.
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Date: 11/7/2018 12:00:00 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
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Date: 11/4/2018 11:26:00 AM
Love the attitude! Inspiring, Modupe.
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Date: 11/2/2018 6:52:00 PM
I think I am reading my favorite poem of the day here. Such thoughtfulness went into this one. FAVE
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Modupe Sefunmi
Date: 11/4/2018 11:23:00 AM
Thanks a lot my Poetrysoup Mentor. I always cherish your comments on my poems.
Date: 11/2/2018 1:22:00 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.
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Modupe Sefunmi
Date: 11/2/2018 3:53:00 PM
I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by Chris.
Date: 11/1/2018 5:58:00 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.
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Modupe Sefunmi
Date: 11/2/2018 1:06:00 PM
Thanks Darlene, so nice to meet you too.
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