Reliving

a sinister reminder
of tortures of the past
is causing me to flounder
in deep shadows cast
     been through this before
     thought it had been conquered
     never again to abhor
     nor have to be endured
who threw the flag?
why this penalty?
team's beginning to lag
really need a safety
      this disturbing puzzle
      won't release my mind
      from the dangerous hell
      I thought I'd left behind

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 12/3/2016 9:43:00 AM
Ya gotta keep on keeping' on Christie. Remember, the shadows of the past fear the sunlight of the present.
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Date: 12/2/2016 6:53:00 PM
Being bipolar poetry like yours really touches me deeply, and makes me want to reach in this machine and just hug you! People say hugs a lot on this site but you can't bet the real thing. So all I can do is attempt a comment instead! And all I can say is KEEP WRITING! It seems to give me some aid!
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Christy Stover
Date: 12/2/2016 10:04:00 PM
Thank you so much for your sweet comment. I'd like to give you a good hug too. I'm glad my poetry helps someone. I think that's what poetry is meant to do.
Date: 12/2/2016 6:42:00 PM
Effective, straight on point, brevity - one of my favorite styles for a poem. A good job, Christy, plus, I sure enough relate to the feel you captured ... CayCay
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Date: 12/2/2016 3:25:00 PM
I hope you find some relief from this pain and worry you are dealing with Christy. Your poem expresses the anxiety and the weight that seems to be resting on your shoulders and your heart.
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Date: 12/2/2016 2:56:00 PM
Life, love and hidden love of life. Best regards.
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