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Travelling Light

Whispers of a love lost under the harvest moon- I’m TRAVELLING LIGHT, for my life was vanished. Baggage too h e a v y with belongings of blame, chest full of memories- stuffed with anguish and self-pity. I’ve was caught in between the light and darkness, suffering in the shadows, w i t h o u t a face, a name spoken in a different language. There were days of yore full of j a d e d cargo, letting go seemed so hard to do- too hard to ignore. When the torment arrived, I saw with no eyes, veiled by a shield of pain, a disguise can’t reveal. Fastly I l i n g e r e d, yet oblivion made me wonder slow- Covered in lies, trapped in a life... -without meaning. TRAVELLING LIGHT seems to bring sincere alleviation, I was stuck in the lost and found, n o w a y o u t- When I said I couldn’t make it, I tried harder than before- I could not ask for more joy; h a p p i n e s s has prevailed. I feel a loving sensation encompassed in the depths of my soul- Forgiveness has been granted, b e s t o w e d by dignity. I opened a new door of confidence, a pathway to freedom. I was blinded by the immense luggage, wounded from lifting without strength- So, I’ve been s l o w l y unpacking… for I am TRAVELLING LIGHT. Travelling Light Poetry Contest September 27, 2017

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Date: 10/18/2017 5:37:00 AM
Congratulations Laura and thanking for entering my contest. I also travel a lot lighter now than I used to. Your poem speaks to me. Many wishes, Kai
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Date: 10/16/2017 1:15:00 PM
Congrats on your win, luloo.
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Date: 10/14/2017 8:38:00 AM
Wow such a deep, emotive and evocative write Laura with amazing poetic expression. Enjoyed. Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 10/13/2017 10:24:00 PM
Love the metaphor here and the creative word-play - nicely done, and a well-deserved win, Laura - congrats! :-) <3
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Date: 10/13/2017 3:49:00 PM
Beautifully done, laura , congratulations on your win. Miss your visits :( Hugs Eve ~`*
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