Past shadows

You always talk about the past
the events that have battered you,
the anguish and betray
that have left you bruised,
things that put your heart in a cast and a sling.
I hear you well,I understand,
all I say to you is, let it be,
start afresh! give me a ring.
there is a wide array of people,
each is not the same, each different,
a new game, roll no more dice and wait
for chance, but grow a little hope,
give your longing a new wing,
there may still be new love,
a new life, happiness…
all i say to you is
start afresh! give me a ring!
Do not let past days leave frozen
sorrow on your eye brows,
your forehead creased and heavy,
we can turn things around and make
it to your liking, life can yet be given a new lease,
start afresh! Am waiting for a ring.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Goldsmith Avatar
March 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Past shadows" write. Life is Not always easy. Have a fun day writing away............
Radhakrishna Avatar
March 12, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Thanks Paula. Trying to develop my skills in Verse.
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