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Who Was I

Many years ago I was somebody. It was very clear: I knew my place in the world I was content if not happy I needed only my family I needed my friends I needed my memories I needed my God I was complete, more or less Why did I ever imagine I wasn’t? What possessed me To seek something I did not need? If only I could go back Undo what’s done Who would I be now? Would I be less bitter? Would I be more trusting? Would I be less foolish? Oh, to be that me again. Damn him!

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Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/15/2023 12:43:00 AM

Prayers for you, friend. God bless you always. Healing comes through Jesus. Love, Gina

Beata Agustin

Date: 8/14/2023 6:56:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Date: 1/21/2023 10:03:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. You are very insightful. I recently had a bad breakup after 13 plus years together. It seems my healing is coming along through writing poetry. Ellen

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/21/2023 1:12:00 PM

You write a lot of introspection…yes, you are somebody, perhaps in need of healing, nonetheless…