The Time Has Come

The time has come for me to 
show just who I can really be,
no more keeping it all locked up,
let it out for the world to see.

The time has come to face the
fact,I need to take a stand,
become more independent,
without someone to hold my hand.

The time has come to realize,why
I need to stay,I have to keep my
faith and take things day by day.

The time has come to take a stand
and do things on my own,to 
cross the line and not be afraid to
face the great unknown.

The time has come to make the
change and put things in the past,
do all the things I want to do,
and feel free at last.

                     Colleen Marie Bono
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Thekidster Avatar
March 16, 2010 at 12:52 PM
You never dissapoint sweet Colleen Marie. Continue please to always share with us all your inspiring poetry. Best Wishes Always, Bill
Nutter Avatar
December 11, 2009 at 2:36 AM
Very inspirational congratulations on making the hot list. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit
Hilliker Avatar
December 10, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Nice poem, Colleen!
Esquire Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 1:05 PM
Dear Colleen, Very well done YOU express Yourself quite well YOU are a great addition to the site I'm off to read YOUR other "HotPOEMS ALWAYS...HG
Freeman Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 6:52 PM
Jolly good show Colleen, You're comments are bumping you to the top, you're on the tip top hot, keep clucking and plucking! You're doing the soup proud! Sincerely, Love, Moses
Clark Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 1:27 PM
Strong thoughts lead to strong actions! Be not afraid for HE is with you! Best Wishes Jeralynn
Malebranche Avatar
December 6, 2009 at 4:08 AM
Fight, fight, fight till the end! We must take a stand to do what is right...Wonderful piece.
Madeleine Avatar
December 5, 2009 at 9:53 AM
Cool, this is so inspirational and it is amazing, i think w should all consider that. Love, Shirley
Burton Avatar
December 5, 2009 at 5:50 AM
wow.. this is great and also so inspirational and it also has alot to do with my poem as well. Enjoy very much and enjoy your day. :)
Devonshire Avatar
December 4, 2009 at 3:12 PM
It takes courage to move forward through adverse times, but you have shown great strength (as well as talent) in this write, Colleen. Excellent work! Love, Carolyn
Shango Avatar
December 4, 2009 at 7:06 AM
Self expression is the sum of identity ... communication is the sum of reality ... and you must continue making sums that climb the stairs to greatness. Wonderful write.
Lucas Avatar
December 3, 2009 at 7:21 PM
great poem, very inspirational to all...Love Faire
Loveless Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 10:36 PM
i love this, i really do. im glad your choosing to stay. your a great person =) keep it up sweetie. xoxo rainbow
Culverhouse Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 8:44 AM
I am not good with rhymes and you do those well!!
Haick Avatar
December 1, 2009 at 6:24 PM
Great job! Keep writing and sharing! Peace and love, audrey
Sweetheart Avatar
November 30, 2009 at 3:32 PM
Soup Mail Colleen ...
Sullivan Avatar
November 30, 2009 at 1:51 PM
wow incredable i love all of your work p.s. i wrote a new poem its the best positive one i could come up with its called love check it out
Albritton Avatar
November 30, 2009 at 12:12 PM
This one is also awesome I really like this one to... It's great and your a great writer..Keep writing..!!
Robbins Aka Gonzo Avatar
November 30, 2009 at 5:37 AM
a good strong statement and really solid poem as you show us another side to to your great writting
Golden Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Colleen, wonderful changes in you. Nice write. Soup mail for you! Hugs, Donna
Dufresne Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 3:35 PM
Hi Colleen,thanks for commenting on my poems. I appreciate it. You saidytou feel that your pen is flowing more freely now or your mind is --so more poems. Wonderful. Means the positive side of you is showing itself. Your now growing more every day like the rest of us and quite quickly by the way. Nothing good can come from negative. I learn that every day over and over. You doin' awesome. just let it flow . Robert
Haley Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 3:14 PM
That really cought me i felt like i really need to put myself out there!:) i think you should keep writting!:)
Guzzi Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 1:52 PM
Form's getting better & better ..bump "to cross" down to line 3 in the second to last verse. VERY GOOD! Light & Love
Owens Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Yes Colleen this is a very nice poem...enjoyed reading....Marty
Dyer Avatar
November 28, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Great write!
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