Moving On

Moving on. 
It doesn't mean you have to change who you've become;
Just the lens through which you see
The person you could be
And rise above.

Moving on.
It doesn't mean you have to leave it all behind; 
Just the version of the past
That you have cast
Within your mind. 

Moving on.
It doesn't mean you will forget what's comes before; 
But that first you must forgive
So you can finally live
And become more. 

Moving on. 
It doesn't mean you're giving up or giving in;
But that you're laying down your guns
Because you've already won
The war within.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Nicole Avatar
October 26, 2018 at 3:55 PM
Exactly! Moving on means sooooo many things. "The person you could be: And rise above" I completely agree. I like the way you think. You have the right attitude. Keep shining my friend. Congratulations on this win. ~ Brandy
Ibeh Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 5:36 PM
This is superb, Jesse. I really enjoyed it. Congratulations on your win!
Gauthier Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 4:15 PM
Wonderful poem. Congrats on your top win, Jesse.
Gondolf Avatar
October 20, 2018 at 8:45 AM
Nicely penned, Jesse. All the best. John
Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 19, 2018 at 11:51 AM
Wonderful inspiring piece Jesse! :) xomo
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