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My Past My Bondage

My past forever haunts me for I was twice a martyr should I not feel the need to hide am I not to have unexplained fears such as fire execution and the clergy should I not am I not My past is me it rules me for I sat on a throne of power do I not have the right to miss it can I not feed the hungry and the poor because greedy kings will bury me in darkness do I not can I not My past is my present for I am weary my soul is tired will I be granted permission to restore it wouldn't I be careless not to baby it polish it till it shines as a diamond again will I be wouldn't I be

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Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 7/13/2008 9:45:00 AM

Who says it doesn't shine now? No earthling should judge and if they do, they aren't worth worrying about. God Bless. Vince

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/10/2008 10:04:00 AM

Ivy, this is outstanding writing. Sent my head for a spin. Love, Carol

Charles Fuller

Date: 7/7/2008 8:26:00 AM

What we have been and what we are define who we will be, but you control the formation of tomorrow. Your words are heavy, they weigh on me as I read this poem over and over. You are certainly a diamond, your words demonstate that to us all. Beautiful! My best, Charlie

Michael Degenhardt

Date: 7/7/2008 4:51:00 AM

Ivy, this is so well presented as with me, I believe our past sufferings are what makes us the us we are now and they should perpetuate in a way to help us even further understand ourselves as we relate to the rest of the world. Excellent flow and thought in this. Keep up the great writing. Michael

Sharon Winter

Date: 7/6/2008 5:11:00 PM

Your past is always a part of you. Use it to become the person you are meant to be. Learn from it and use it well. Love, Shar

Deneen White

Date: 7/6/2008 2:45:00 PM

Hi Ivy, great write, it's full of reflection into one's own self analysis, I believe that our past is what can shape us to be who we are in a good way or a bad way, nicely done, and thanks for your welcome comments, take care D-nyce

Sara Lokken

Date: 7/6/2008 11:11:00 AM

The past is what makes us the jewel of some strange, yet singular beauty and enables us to shine, if we are not burned by the fire. Beautifully written, my dear friend. Love, Sara

Michael Jordan

Date: 7/6/2008 10:19:00 AM

Sometimes it is hard to overcome the past - I spent a great deal of time in prison for Manufacturing Methamphetamine which made me feel like I was also on a throne of power - I realized in the end I was nothing but a fool - no more than a puppet on the Devils strings - My past was my bondage and my poetry set me free - great poem

P Sheart

Date: 7/6/2008 9:20:00 AM

Hello Ivy This feels like what it means to take responsibility for ones own journey through the multiple lives of ones own soul.The loving patience and embrace of the all knowing is infinately so wise. Trusting in it makes our journey in this life a better one. Excellent my friend! Love Light Truth Patricia Truly loved this one!

Heidie Buys

Date: 7/6/2008 7:19:00 AM

Great introspection and very well written. Well done. Regards Heidie

Daver Austin

Date: 7/6/2008 5:16:00 AM

Hi, Astrid. Great write....a question, probably, everyone ponders at one time or another....You do a real fine job of putting secret thoughts into words. Love, Daver