Zyrool Gifford Poet Free verse

Taking back Control

Sometimes, out of nowhere, a realisation 
comes to mind that says:
The time has come when I  feel I have 
to draw the line,
No more excuses, no more shrugs, and
no more telling yourself those same old 
lies.
It's time to admit and be honest when 
things aren’t fine,
Start rethinking about “Me” and 
experiencing that “Me time feeling” 
more often, even if it means cutting 
a few ties.
It’s a time to put oneself first, a time 
to stop sitting on the fence to choose 
between being happy or being sad.
People come, people go, and things 
change, some good, some bad,
Try not to lose Hope or be mad.

Beating oneself up or refusing to move 
forward prevents one from finding a 
way out of wherever or from whatever,
But with a smile and a leap of faith, 
continue the search for the place 
called “Serenity”, even if it takes a 
month, a year or forever.

At times, Reality is harsh, but pay 
heed to the murmurings of the inner 
voice,
When It says, take heed, remove the 
veil from the eyes, and take a chance,
There’s no right or wrong time to take 
back control, It’s a scary choice,
Life is short, so wake up and come 
out of the trance.

I woke up from the trance as the veil 
fell to the ground,
I felt petrified of being alone and starting 
again, and then I challenged myself, 
I took a long, deep breath and decided 
to turn things around.
On my new journey , I met two friends,
Peace and Harmony,
That was when I realised I was no
longer bound,
Finally, I sat down with Peace in my 
heart, my favourite cup of tea and 
watched the Sunset in a Pub’s garden 
called The Lazy Hound.


by Zyrool

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Laura Breidenthal February 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM The wisdom in this— gosh, so good! Love the richness, the realizations. Always, Laura Zyrool Gifford February 15, 2025 at 11:43 PM Hello Laura, thank you for both your kind words and for checking out my work. Means a lot. Sending you Blessings and wishing you a wonderful Sunday.

Ink Empress February 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM I really love the softness of your voice here in this poem, and how it flows so well and also how youv written so many profound truths in such a soulfully meaningful manner. I especially love the lines "People come, people go, and things change, some good, some bad, Try not to lose Hope or be mad.l" a very reassuring and comforting one, and so true, hope keeps us going amidst all that which keeps changing and more. The ending is powerful too! Pleasure reading this. Sending you light always Zyrool Gifford February 12, 2025 at 2:04 AM Hello Ink, thank you so much for your beautiful words, you made my effort worthwhile. Wishing you a fabulous rest of the week. Sending Blessings your way, my friend.

Victor Buhagiar February 11, 2025 at 10:51 AM Great reasoning in this poem. Loved the ending. I might join you :)) Zyrool Gifford February 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM Thank you so much for dropping by, Victor. You know the old saying, the more the merrier.. Wishing you a fabulous rest of the week, my friend. Stay Blessed.

Hilda Greenhough February 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM This must be true. The first mention of the Lazy Hound Pub I've ever heard. It all sounds good. The poem is good, and the poem could be used as a manual for the millions of us who need advice. Zyrool Gifford February 11, 2025 at 2:22 AM Hello Hilda, thank you for your lovely words and support. It was written a year ago, just thought why not post it.. As for the pub’s name it is true. Wishing you a wonderful new week ahead my friend. Stay Blessed.