Never Going To Drag Me Down

I’ve been bruised and  b a t t e r e d 
          all over this forsaken town, 
there’s one thing for sure, 
NOTHING IS GOING TO DRAG ME DOWN.
            When the darkness prevailed 
and the obscurity arrived,
is when I’d never been more 
    g r a t e f u l  to be alive. 
 
          I shivered in regret and 
remorse called my name, 
I thought my life would end 
             and never be the same.
I was left out to dry in the rain 
last these last seven years, 
      things that brought  s o r r o w, 
blame and tears. 

The grim and dreary days 
               raced through me like a ghost, 
but the  l i g h t  shined through 
me when I needed it most. 
          I forgave myself and forgot 
all my wrongful sins, 
and found the majesty of  f a i t h 
    hidden deep within. 

        I was conflicted and addicted 
to shame and torment, 
now I see the  g o o d, 
               all the fear is dormant. 
Freedom has called my name 
and I’m no longer chained,
for I have found  r e d e m p t i o n 
       as the darkness has refrained. 

My happiness is contingent 
          upon my  c o m p a s s i o n  and hope, 
nothing will ever get in the 
way of me trying to cope.
          The Lord has been my 
light and my  s a l v a t i o n, 
and now I am grateful for
            my life’s great creation. 

                           My laughter has replaced 
                           that awful dreaded frown--- 
                           I  v o w e d  to myself…
                                      NOTHING IS EVER GOING TO DRAG ME DOWN!


Never Going to Drag Me Down Contest
October 15, 2017
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Reese Avatar
November 20, 2017 at 12:58 PM
You go girl! Got poetry to back you up! Nicely put together.
Nipas Avatar
November 8, 2017 at 7:34 PM
Nice, very encouraging.
Fleming Avatar
November 6, 2017 at 1:43 AM
What a beautifully crafted poem, Laura...so forcefully eloquent. The poem flows from verse to verse with much pleasing cadence - a most worthy write! My warmest regards. :) john
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 22, 2017 at 8:41 PM
Laura, this a great poem. Don't let anything get you down. The lord is your light. Have a nice evening my friend.
Inman Avatar
October 21, 2017 at 10:19 AM
Such a beautifully upbeat poem Laura. I love the smoothness of the read and the way you guided the reader by the use of your unique layout.
Barden Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 11:38 PM
Very nicely done, Laura - kudos and cheers on your well-deserved win, dear poet - keep writing strong! :-)
Scars Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 8:04 AM
thank you for all your kind words dear greg :) Be blessed!
Gauthier Avatar
October 15, 2017 at 8:57 PM
Another definite fave for me. Excellent.
Scars Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 8:04 AM
aww thank you sweet Line, be blessed :)
Wanter Avatar
October 15, 2017 at 10:47 AM
Just wonderful! A very favorite for me.
Scars Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 8:03 AM
many thanks sweetest girl :)
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