My Life Yesterday Today and Tomorrow

Yesterday.
My life was a constant puzzle, 
I never knew how to solve it.
My life faded and dimmed 
at the age of six, 
when abused sexually.
My existence haunted me all my life;
it was a constant rumbling ocean.
Daily jolted as an earthquake, 
 made me violate many vows.
My vigor was like a desert with no sand,
I was as frozen, as an iceberg.
It taught me not to forgive but forget,
that's why I lived with broken promises.
My animation was like a zoo, with no animals.
This life above, was lived through my Yesterdays.
           My Life Today.
Today, living in LA with my son
is a life I want. To enjoy that role
as a mother and friend, before it's too late.
Today, I can stand up on higher premises,
to look down at things differently.
For the first time, I know what I want,
as nothing seems impossible.
Today, I dare to strike up,
and look down on different grounds.
My life today, made me aware of my existence,
gave me the meaning of visiting him,
without feeling a stranger.
                 Now.
His light burned away my darkness.
He is the river that allows me to flow.
At this time, he is the cloud that shelters me 
from burning.
He encouraged me to seek a life, find a love,
and not yield to misery.
He helped me win the game,
feel the same, as of today.


Tonight, my true feelings
from Los Angeles.
Terry 7 January 2014

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 10/4/2014 10:00:00 AM
They say time heals all wounds and thank God you have a son who helped you get to where you are today. Breathe in the freedom from that haunting past and move on with a smile, you deserve it Terry, blessings Carl
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Therese Bacha
Date: 10/4/2014 10:23:00 AM
Hello Carl, thank you so much for your heartfelt review. I am breathing in my freedom, as you wrote. Your reviews are always so warm, and loving. Thank you again. Bless you, Terry xoxo
Date: 3/5/2014 11:49:00 AM
How happy I am that you feel that your life is fulfilled and that you are now with your son.There was not a day that I didnt pray for your happiness..Much love.Going to my fvs : )
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Therese Bacha
Date: 6/24/2014 12:56:00 PM
Hi Charmain, Thank you for being so nice to pass by, I have been away with my children in the past 6 months, I also lost your email, I never meant to stop corresponding with you, please email me back your email, as I read your 2 poems, and felt you were sad. Hope to hear from you. Hugs Terry xoxo
Date: 3/4/2014 10:03:00 AM
Being able to overcome is a feat to be proud of. A heartfelt, struggle, but hooray for you for having courage.
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Therese Bacha
Date: 6/24/2014 12:57:00 PM
Hi Carrie, so nice of you to drop by, sorry I was late, thank you, and I hope to be back when I can. I was away for 6 months. Hugs Terry xoxo
Date: 3/2/2014 10:49:00 AM
Great to see you back again, my love. You were missed more than you know. I rejoice with you in finding the peace you deserve... Me..... I've been in rehab for a hip replacement and am now slowly making my way back. will be commenting and posting more and more...... Love ya dearly..... Jake
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Therese Bacha
Date: 6/24/2014 1:02:00 PM
Hello John, so nice to see you, sorry I was late, but I was away for 6 months. Thank you of reading my poem, you were always so nice to me. Hugs Terry xoxo
Date: 2/17/2014 2:53:00 PM
Oh T....just saw you visited us here after so long...sorry I just saw it...this is raw emotion at its best...I'm so happy you are doing well and finding happiness there with your son....DJ...
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Therese Bacha
Date: 6/24/2014 1:03:00 PM
Hi D. Its so nice to see you back, hope you are doing better with the in law. Thank you for passing by D. I will try to be back here every now and then. Hugs Love Terry xoxo
Date: 1/19/2014 11:14:00 PM
This is a very powerful write my friend! It's nice to see you here again Therese, you have written a masterful poem here! I surely enjoyed reading this delightful, hope inspired piece this evening! What a brilliant poem, Great Work!!
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Therese Bacha
Date: 6/24/2014 1:04:00 PM
Hello again my best friend, yo are so nice so sincere, so faithful, I do appreciate your friendship, you were always here for me. I was away for 6 months, I will try and be back from time to time. Love Terry xoxo
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