Out of the Shadows

A littered path of dreams that lay broken.
Humbled desires strewn over this road.
These are the sorrows that need to be spoken.
This is the bearing of love's grievous load.

Eating your sweet lies just like they were candy;
nourishing me to the depths of my heart.
Purely believed you so I kept my love handy.
But you buccaneered my soul right from the start.

Sank into darkness in the depths of my sorrow.
Cobblestoned furies that led to my door.
Relief was far-flung and a smile couldn't borrow.
Was a fish out of water lying dead on the shore.

Then after the longest time I began healing;
bearing some scars from the damage you'd done.
Out of the shadows I bounced with a feeling
of sweet retribution and war that's been won.

I no longer feel grief when someone speaks of you.
You don't hold a place in my soul any more.
Live out your life and I'll surely rise above you.
No trace is left of the heart that you tore




for contest"Coming Out Of The Shadows"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Hamilton Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 11:31 AM
congrats on win Shadow x smiles
Merryman Avatar
July 24, 2013 at 4:56 PM
An emotionally powerful write, Deb! Congrats on your 1st place win! Love, Kim
A  Avatar
July 24, 2013 at 1:59 PM
Congratulations with your -out of shadow win...... Have yourself a nice day DEB... love ~SKAT~
Eastman Avatar
July 24, 2013 at 11:05 AM
Congratulations on your win. Sad but beautifully written.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 24, 2013 at 10:50 AM
Very well done, Congratulations.
Young Avatar
July 20, 2013 at 1:03 AM
intense emotions.... enjoyed it! :)
Onclaud Avatar
July 18, 2013 at 3:25 PM
coming out of the dark is a triumphant release, and so is this well-rendered piece... a beauty..wow, deb... cheers to all your recent wins!..:) huggs
Chircop Avatar
July 18, 2013 at 3:08 PM
Its not always easy to move on..to come out of the shadow..but it ain t impossible either.A very deep poem..Describng so well the overcoming of heartache..Awesome.
Andresen Avatar
July 18, 2013 at 2:10 PM
- A tear on my cheek .... touching / beautiful, Deb! - Good luck in the contest! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Jones Avatar
July 18, 2013 at 12:40 PM
I felt every word of this amazing poem as I have been there....awesome......
Hamilton Avatar
July 18, 2013 at 12:38 PM
excellent most enjoyable read Shadow x smiles
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