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My Final Prison (English Sonnet)

I awake to the dawn of a new day I wonder what this day will bring to me I reckon I should start off with a prayer I feel as empty as my barren tree I’m drifting back through the years of my past I don’t know what I’m hoping to find Perhaps something that I missed long ago That is secretly plaguing my lost mind I pray my mind is not forever lost As I quietly stumble through my past Trying so very hard to find away To forever shatter my homeboy mask My mind now holds me in captivity I pray my heart and soul can set it free

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Lm Klopp

Date: 2/18/2009 3:09:00 PM

Your mind is definitely not forever lost. The one you tried to cover has emerged. Thank you.

Elaine George

Date: 2/5/2009 2:28:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest, Michael. A very heartfelt Sonnet. Maude loves your book and has loaned it to a freind who really needs it. Your writing is a gift, dear Michael that helps others and that is a very special gift. yf4l Lainie

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/31/2009 5:47:00 PM

Well done, Michael...this poem so deserves to be among the winners in Brian's contest! Great job, and Congratulations! ~ Carrie

John Heck

Date: 1/30/2009 3:34:00 PM

Dear Michael - Congratulations on your WIN in Brian's contest! Peace always, John

Date: 1/30/2009 1:19:00 PM

What an inspirational use of this challenging form. I really like the last line. Congratulations on being one of the winners in Brian's contest. I wish you ongoing success with your writing. Blessings to you. Karen

Robin L. Gass

Date: 1/30/2009 5:54:00 AM

Congratulation, Micheal, for your win with this wonderful sonnet in Brians contest! Love, Robin

Sharon Winter

Date: 1/30/2009 5:47:00 AM

Congratulations Michael on your win in Brian's contest! Awesome Sonnet! Well done! Love, Shar

Brian Strand

Date: 1/30/2009 1:31:00 AM

Congrats on your success in my sonnet contest Michael.Rgds Brian

Michaela Payne

Date: 1/26/2009 9:07:00 PM

Michael this is incredible writing here, the past sure does catch up to us but when we face it thjings can change for the better. I loved this Michael. yf4l ~Michaela~

Liz Thomas

Date: 1/25/2009 5:26:00 PM

This is beautiful and so insightful. Its really easy to relate to since I'm sure everybody has things in their past that is hard for them to face. THank you for this poem. God bless Liz

Robin L. Gass

Date: 1/25/2009 10:18:00 AM

This is a wonderful poem full of inner reflection. The past is not easy to leave behind. Very thought provoking write. Love, Robin

Sharon Winter

Date: 1/25/2009 7:56:00 AM

Good days and bad days Michael, this is life. I truly believe you are forever found. In fact, I know it, as do we all here who know you. An incredible Sonnet. Good luck in the contest! Love always, Shar YF4L

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 1/25/2009 3:50:00 AM

Never forever lost, not you, not anymore. You are a light for many - overcoming is what you do, and well at that. :) Love, Kristin

Brian Strand

Date: 1/25/2009 12:35:00 AM

Thank you for supporting my contest Michael.Rgds Brian

Christy Hardy

Date: 1/24/2009 5:13:00 PM

We are human, we do this looking back from time to time, but those days are gone, lessons were learned, and bridges burned forever....you are such an inspiration to so many, just look at what God had waiting for you, beautiful family, and the gift of writing, wow, God is Good...always, Christy

Tyesha Ehigiator

Date: 1/24/2009 4:26:00 PM

Michael you have accomplished so much, you need to focus on your life as it is today.I know it is hard to look back and see how much time you wasted and things that you would have wanted to do differently..Be proud and always hold your head up high, you have come so far, too far to look back, only good things ahead..Another wonderfully written poem pouring out your soul..Thank you so much for the lovely words and inspiration you give me, God Bless you and your family..*Tyesha

Laura Mckenzie

Date: 1/24/2009 3:23:00 PM

Michael you are here and now and never need to look back, other than to see how far you've come! Peace and tranquility await you dream soft and serne let the past mask shatter! Wonderful write filled will your heart and soul!Love Laura :)

Corinne Curcio

Date: 1/24/2009 2:21:00 PM

The 3rd verse is my favorite Michael, and the last one really brings home your very deep feelings. Very nicely done :-)