Taking Back Life Wasn'T Easy

Once life slipped from my young days,
taking away all happiness;
it rained, but flowers didn't grow,
hope was as far as a rainbow...
deprivation and longing
made me shout at my ill fate
to stop its wrongdoing
before it turned to hate.


Yes, taking back life wasn't easy,
but what's left is mine to pursue...
to enjoy before my hour of death;
and I hope that it will continue  
without disrupting the harmony
between love and happy living:
'though lost time can't return,
the present is enough! 


Years have passed and generosity
has flourished in a loveless heart,
now, every friend notices how 
it loves them without resentment;
and they reflect over my words,
" Taking back life wasn't easy...
I fought hard and won
by making the right choices!"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 10/21/2010 7:48:00 AM
There have been times when I've felt the need to retake control over my own life, Andrew. It takes perseverence and maturity to reach this state of mind, but you are certainly there, my friend. People can see the love in your heart through your words in this poem. Thanks for sharing this special verse with us. A new favorite for me. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 10/21/2010 7:31:00 AM
It almost impossible to take life back but with a strong will, Andrew
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Date: 10/21/2010 5:20:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your thoughts on taking back life... I feel I am in a mid life slump and need to take back life by the horns... Haven't found my passions yet.
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Date: 10/21/2010 5:00:00 AM
I'm taken by this amazing write with a theme on hope and purpose.. all the best! nette
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Date: 10/21/2010 12:13:00 AM
Beautifully written Andrew. Best wishes, Taha.
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Date: 10/20/2010 11:58:00 PM
life does not go the way we wish to. isnt it. beautifully expressed Best Suresh
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