Tom Wright Poet Free verse

Letting Go of the Past

Sometimes we view ourselves
As victims of our circumstances,
Because we haven't stopped rehearsing the past;
This often causes our thoughts to take us to gates
For which we'll never earn the right to enter.

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Alan Smith January 3, 2011 at 6:43 AM “Rehearsing the past.” What a fantastic metaphor for dwelling and over analysing the past. This is something that I have been very guilty of lately. Thank you so much for your inspirational write; you have just helped me to move on my friend. Alan.

Carol Sunshine Brown January 3, 2011 at 5:33 AM What a way to start out my New Year reading such exceptional poetry. Thank you for starting the new year out with us sharing your wonderful poetry Tom. Love, Carol

Michael J. Falotico January 3, 2011 at 4:36 AM Very good .... excellent poetry Tom....enjoyed your view and agree with it.....Michael

Dr.Ram Mehta January 3, 2011 at 4:02 AM You are right. To look back and rehearse is the attribute of the weak. Tom