Releasing Me

The choice is mine, to spend my time where seagulls sing for me
A day to play beneath the sun, have fun and feel no shame
My chores undone, but my heart is won by everything I see
Not often have I felt so sure, or found a cure to claim

I'll leave behind the pace the grind that keeps me on the run
Without a doubt, I want to shout, and thank the sun above
I'll hide away, and have a day, perhaps if only one
We are meant to have a miracle, a moment's breath to love

To pull down shades, on a sunny day, and grieve of life's demands 
are not for me, I'll smile instead, assured of something more
Beneath the sky, I'll watch the waves roll in to wash the sand 
and put on hold the old routine, that bores me to the core

To find myself, a sense of peace, a second step begins
All by myself, I will release,  the breath I've held within




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6/20/14

Battle of the Honorable Mentions Contest 
Sponsor: Richard Lamoureux
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Johnson Avatar
August 7, 2016 at 9:01 PM
A truly lovely sonnet. you know I love your poetry. Love, Joyce
Scars Avatar
August 7, 2016 at 7:11 PM
Carrie, congrats on your placement with this wonderful poem :)-luloo
U.D Palawon  Avatar
August 7, 2016 at 10:59 AM
Congrats on your win with this wonderful write. :) Sunita
Lamoureux Avatar
August 6, 2016 at 9:52 AM
Congrats on your win in my contest.
A. Sharma Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 10:53 PM
Exquisite powerful words, beautiful write Carrie! Last two lines are awesome,, congrats on huge win!
Lindley Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 9:52 PM
Thank you, I will add this to my fav list my friend!
Lindley Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 9:51 PM
Congrats my friend! "To find myself, a sense of peace, a second step begins All by myself, I will release, the breath I've held within" Two verses that strike so deeply!!!!
Smith Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 9:22 PM
We all need to just stop and take a breath now and then.. Congrats sweet Carrie.. HUgs.. Arlene
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July 16, 2014 at 6:01 PM
Carrie, , Congratulations! Always & Forever ~LINDA~
Nehls Avatar
June 23, 2014 at 5:39 AM
Oh so very nice, Carrie. You painted a wonderful picture. Feed the heart and soul, My friend. I love the rhymes and images..... Robert.
Devereau Avatar
June 19, 2014 at 5:44 PM
Very nice write Carrie...I love it...good luck in the contest...Noelle
Gorelick Avatar
June 19, 2014 at 4:17 PM
A lovely "breathing" kind of poem. Enjoyed the read. BG
Bauer Avatar
June 19, 2014 at 4:07 PM
bravo, carrie! this is wonderful! i hope you really get to do this...
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