Old Nightmare

Light flickers from a candle sweet scent subtle in the air
Eyes swollen from a sleepless night still linger there
Shadows dance on the wall from the candles flickering flame
Wondering now if her life will ever be the same
Thoughts impossible to gather in her foggy mind
Muddled memories desperate to leave behind
Forgotten images now linger in the days new light
Old dreams reoccurring causing the sleepless night
Will those dreams of that night forever last 
Why is there no freedom from memories past
It seems the reality will always be there to see
Will only forgiveness be what sets her free
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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May 3, 2009 at 1:32 PM
Patricia, my belated congrats in making the semi finals...Raul
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April 26, 2009 at 1:36 PM
The question at the end is right on, Patricia ... smile ... great write here and now it is a "first round survivor" ... smile ... good luck in the contest.
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April 10, 2009 at 4:44 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it in the semi finals Patricia. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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January 29, 2009 at 9:42 AM
Congratulations on your beautiful poetry being featured this week..God Bless You*Tyesha
Austin Avatar
January 29, 2009 at 6:04 AM
I suppose time is the only thing that really sets one free, and even time falls short. Congrats on this write. Love, daver
Brown Avatar
January 28, 2009 at 5:27 AM
Congratulations Patricia on your poetry being chosen to feature this week. May you have many more excellent poems featured. Love, Carol
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January 27, 2009 at 1:01 PM
I Like this poem a lot it fits in with many peoples lives. Reminds me of the images one might have with PTS. Congratulations on being featured this poem touched me deeply. Love Always, Michelle Charie
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January 27, 2009 at 5:46 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful featured write of the week. Love, Shar
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January 26, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Congratulations on "Old Nightmare" being featured, Patricia. Sometimed dealing with the flashbacks can be worse than the actual time of occurence. God Bless. Vince
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January 25, 2009 at 1:36 PM
Nice use of rhyme in this poem. Congratulations on having it featured. Keep on writing! Enjoy your success. Karen
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January 25, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Lovely job, a lovely poem...forgiving is a powerful release! Congratulations on this poem being featured this week! ~ Carrie
Winter Avatar
January 12, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Forgiveness is a powerful thing. Wishing inner peace to whomever this is about. A heartbreaking and emotional write. Love, Shar
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January 11, 2009 at 11:56 AM
great gem of a poem here. enjoyed reading it. have a great day.
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