Wilma Neels Poet Free verse

'smothered No More'

Bounded by fear - 
Do you still remember that?
When I would build my walls;
I would let no one in
I would look for ways to cut them off
Especially those who got too close 

Do you remember when I said?
It was for their own good 
In the meantime you knew it was the fear talking
Afraid of the consequences
Feeling that if I let them in, 
They might be hit by misfortune

I never thought it would come to this
I never thought the fear would dissipate –

Replaced by faith 
Replaced by the knowledge 
That everything that happened 
Had to happen

In order for me to let go
To stop myself from stifling my growth 

I needed to embrace the pain, 
Embrace the laughter,
Even the fear of losing loved ones 

I needed to let go – 

I needed to experience the hurt 
I needed to experience the joy
I needed to experience the fear
I needed to fail, 
I needed to fall

So I can stand today
Knowing that no matter what happens
My mind,
My body 
And
My soul 
Is ready to go on –

That fear can be toppled by faith 

If I focus on me 

Focus on today and not on my past

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Jannie Breedt July 20, 2016 at 7:12 AM Refreshingly honest and brutally frank with yourself and that's victory and growth. Thanks for showing us ththat Wilma Neels July 20, 2016 at 7:15 AM Thank you for stopping by on my side as well.. will be checking out some of your other writes ;)

Richard Lamoureux February 11, 2016 at 6:38 AM I was looking through my favorite poems and got to enjoy this one again.

Poet Destroyer A April 4, 2015 at 7:30 PM Wilma, Dropped by to say hi and congratulate you on having your poem selected by Soup's Administration. This is a wonderful poem to have featured on the homepage. ~Always & Forever~ LINDA

Karen Anglesey September 28, 2013 at 2:11 PM Wilma, this is such well written and deeply felt introspection. I totally relate to all of it :) Congrats on your win

Poet Destroyer A September 27, 2013 at 8:30 PM congratulations Wilma... xox~ Linda

Kelly Deschler September 25, 2013 at 12:28 PM I can really relate to this completely. This poem is very inspirational and powerful. A very enjoyable poem to read! Congratulations on your win, as well! Wonderful work, Wilma!...Thank you so much for the kind comments. I really appreciate it!

Richard Lamoureux September 25, 2013 at 8:18 AM So well expressed, congratulations.

Andrea Dietrich September 24, 2013 at 4:53 PM So here it is again on the winners list where it deserves to be. BIG congrats, Wilma

Sandra Adams September 24, 2013 at 9:58 AM I believe everything happens for a reason and shapes us in to who we are today...your poem is well written, congrats on your win...

Carrie Richards September 24, 2013 at 9:30 AM So introspective and self discovery in every line! I love this Wilma!! Congratulations!

Poet Tacito September 24, 2013 at 9:02 AM Wilma!!! You placed 7th on my contest! I had a sense this was you. :) A lot of vulnerable power resounds loudly in this writing. A strong focus on the "need" of emotional security & positive outcomes from all the risks. Wonderful job! =D

Pace Ink-U-Script September 18, 2013 at 9:38 AM This is a Masterpiece!!!!

Liam Mcdaid September 11, 2013 at 5:06 AM A\S YOU BUILD A WALL YOU DREW A BEAUTIFUL PIECE

Richard Lamoureux September 9, 2013 at 5:28 PM I love the wisdom and honesty that permeate this piece. Straight to my favorites.

Harry Horsman September 7, 2013 at 4:01 PM amazing poetry Wilma, love the message, and yes only use the past to build strength for the future...

Russell Sivey September 5, 2013 at 5:44 AM This is a fearless write in of itself my friend! I loved the way you wove the intricacies all throughout your poem! I really loved reading this immensely wonderful poem here this morning! Sorry I've been away, Just got some bad news! But I will persevere! Awesome Work!!

Ilene Bauer September 4, 2013 at 9:07 AM very wise and wonderful!

Dr.Ram Mehta September 4, 2013 at 9:01 AM Very nice thought with a message Focus on today and not on my past

Poet Tacito September 4, 2013 at 8:13 AM Spot on, Wilma. Water your own roots in order to grow & stand tall.

Liam Mcdaid September 4, 2013 at 7:56 AM VERY BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF WRITTING

Andrea Dietrich September 4, 2013 at 7:51 AM wow, what a powerful message of having faith and being strong to face things and just move on. A very wise poem.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 4, 2013 at 6:48 AM "Focus on today and not on my past !!!!!! " that's right thoughts, Wilma ! - Sending you lots of love and big hug ! - Well written, my friend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)