Letter To My Future Self

Hi, how are you doing? Are you still living in the past?
Don't you know life’s hourglass is running out really fast?
I know you were dealt a boatload of lemons and no 
lemonade.
And many nights, you had nightmares and were scared 
and afraid.
Sometimes you are still haunted by ghosts of yesterday.
Do you still want to crawl into a hole every other day?
Remember you may have gotten knocked down but not 
knocked out,
So get up; be proud; you have nothing to be sad so 
about.
Please remember what you overcame; your scars don't
define you.
Don't you know you're a victorious warrior tried and true?
Don't forget I love you for the woman you are today and
aspire to be,
I'm forever in your corner; hold your high and walk-in
victory.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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October 17, 2021 at 1:17 PM
A heartfelt take on the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Goldsmith Avatar
October 17, 2021 at 9:47 AM
Back with Congratulations on this win. "Love It" Have a great/blessed autumn day................
Jones Avatar
October 16, 2021 at 3:26 PM
This is so fun positive and melodic love it
Strand Avatar
September 25, 2021 at 1:42 AM
Good ,a positive last line Alexis
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September 20, 2021 at 11:30 AM
I'm back with congratulations on POTD, Alexis. Blessings, Evelyn :)
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September 20, 2021 at 4:05 AM
Alexis, congratulations my friend on POTD i truly love this poem good luck in the contest . Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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September 20, 2021 at 1:47 AM
Congrats on POTD, Alexis!
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September 19, 2021 at 10:13 PM
My felicitations for your POTD. Hugs.
Dietrich Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 11:33 AM
Yours is so positive. I fear if I write this one, it will be rather gloomy. WELL done, Alexis.
Evans Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 11:32 AM
Very inspiring poem.... Congratulations, Alexis. Well deserved!
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September 19, 2021 at 10:27 AM
A very inspiring letter to your future self. "your scars don't define you" Always keep that in mind. You live, you learn and you grow. Stay true to who you and never forget you can do so many amazing things. Congratulations Alexis, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
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September 19, 2021 at 10:20 AM
Congrats Alexis!! Your letter is inspirational , especially, knocked down but not knocked out !!! You've met the challenge so well!!!
May Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 9:16 AM
A powerful letter, Congrats on POTD Alexis
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September 19, 2021 at 8:41 AM
Beautiful, Alexis, a wonderful POTD!
Goldsmith Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 8:37 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A Wonderful write. "love It" Have a great/blessed day................
La France Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 8:35 AM
Alexis, absolutely wonderful, I love your letter to your future self and congratulations on your deserving POEM OF THE DAY, enjoy the honor ~ love and serenity _Constance
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September 19, 2021 at 7:58 AM
Congratulations for this excellent POTD , Alexis :)
Kitchin Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 7:29 AM
Alexis, a wonderful poem and message. congratulations on POTD!
Wolf Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 7:25 AM
Let go of the ghosts and close the door on that closet of skeletons, Alexis. Congrats on potd! Best always, Gershon
Roper Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 6:59 AM
Congratulations on POTD. So many questions to your future self, Alexis. When life gives you lemons you try to keep going. Good luck in the contest. My friend
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September 19, 2021 at 6:48 AM
"Get up, be proud, you have nothing to be sad about.. "... loved this Alexis. Am happy this contest is inspiring so many wonderful write... Hearty congrats on your well deserving POTD dear friend... Have a blessed day... ~ Ani
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September 19, 2021 at 6:13 AM
Congratulations, Alexis. Truly powerful message and inspiring to many - brilliant piece of writing. Love and best wishes ~ Mala
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September 19, 2021 at 5:10 AM
Back with BIG congrats on poem of the day. Enjoy your day, Alexis.
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September 19, 2021 at 3:17 AM
Good advice to your future self. Life is not easy and what is issued out to some is so difficult that I don't know how they make it but they do. Your visits to my pages is always affirming to me. Congrats on being POTDSara
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September 19, 2021 at 4:53 AM
Hi Sara, Thank you very much. I appreciate that you stopped by to congratulate me. Enjoy the rest of your day;-) Alexis
James Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 3:17 AM
A powerful self letter Alexis. Congratulations on your POTD. Emilia : )
Y. Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 4:55 AM
Hi Emilia, Thanks, I appreciate that you stopped by to congratulate me. Have a wonderful day;-) Alexis
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