Spiritual Recall

Ageless in confession
Above my fear’s greed
It prays for me to falter
And forget what I believe

Life was once a symbol
A tool for self-reclaim
For honest independence
But then began this game

A world that was for taking
Advantage of the true
Through bitter, lost denials
A rebellion then ensued

Pain became infection
Never again a sign
Instead of overcoming
We chose vengeance and design

But though these things run rampant
Life is still a tool
To understand our failures
We will only find more truths

Ageless in this wisdom
Beneath my highest form
And between opposing forces
I will remember where I’m from
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
August 8, 2009 at 6:24 AM
I am so happy to have the time to read your excellent poetry this beautiful Saturday morning Ian. Keep your pen flowing. Love, Carol
Freeman Avatar
August 7, 2009 at 8:48 PM
A very true to life, poem, Sincerely moses
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