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Winds of Change

I watched that heavy door begin to close, all the while the winds above me rose. The years whisper and whistle back into my ear, the memories haunted by sorrows and fear. With a new day it finally dawned on me, the past needed locking and I had the key. Leave it behind, leap and fly away free, let the winds of change blow and carry me. Feel them lifting my wings now able to soar, up to an open sky and caged no more. Flying so fast to where no hurt can find, a place of peace now inhabits my mind. This heart full of courage never ceases to beat, knowing my history is not destined to repeat. Clear paths now lead me to a new destination, for my life, my future and the next generation. Written - March 26th, 2016 Inspired in part by the song, "Winds of Change" by The Scorpions

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/15/2019 10:40:00 AM

Hello Kelly, good for you to be moving on. It does no good to be stuck in the past. Have a nice day my friend.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/17/2019 9:05:00 PM

Thank you Darlene... and you are absolutely right my friend! ... Have a wonderful day :)

Joseph May

Date: 5/2/2016 11:38:00 PM

Beautiful inspirational write Kelly....enjoyed..A7

Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/18/2016 12:59:00 PM

I'm really glad you enjoyed this, Joseph. Thanks so much for reading :)

Anand Parmale

Date: 4/21/2016 1:44:00 PM

Awesome inspiring write Kelly..... Kelly I wanted to participate in your A storm is brewing contest....However.It seems the entries are closed by now...Still request you to have a look at my poem.... I would appreciate your inputs about my poem, Regards,Anand

Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/13/2016 11:50:00 PM

Thank you so much, Anand... I'm sorry that you missed my contest. It filled up quicker than I thought it would... I will be happy to read your poem and give my input.

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 4/20/2016 3:58:00 AM

Excellent. Beautifully done and uplifting too. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/12/2016 9:11:00 PM

I'm really glad you enjoyed this, Ravi. Thank you for your comments!

Cherl Dunn

Date: 4/18/2016 10:07:00 PM

Dear Kelly What a masterpiece of a work my friend, a seven for this awesome piece of poetic epicness, great job loved every line of it, just marvelous, so glad I stopped by and read this tonight, glad you enjoyed my piece of poetry also, I'd be happy to have you in that inspirational meadow of my minds eye, we'd have a blast just wondering in the over all awesomeness of nature itself, glad you enjoyed the journey along side me, you are indeed welcome my poetic friend anytime, cheri

Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/11/2016 12:57:00 PM

Thank you so much for reading and commenting so kindly on my poem, Cheri. I really appreciate that. I'm so glad you enjoyed this :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/18/2016 12:47:00 PM

such an inspirational melody, dear kelly.. how splendid!.. SOUPIE MAIL!..huggs

Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/9/2016 8:09:00 PM

Thank you, Nette. I'm really glad you enjoyed it :)

Paul Callus

Date: 4/18/2016 8:03:00 AM

I love it, Kelly...beautiful and uplifting. There is so much hope and positivity in your words. I hope that you'll keep those wings in good shape, and that you have thrown that key away:) ~ Best regards // paul

Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/9/2016 7:18:00 PM

I've now lost the key to this door and will do my best to take care of those wings and use them more often... I'm really glad you enjoyed this, Paul. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment so kindly :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/18/2016 6:54:00 AM

A truly amazing piece Kelly. Congratulations on your first place win! #7 ; )

Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/7/2016 9:55:00 PM

Thank you so much, Connie. I really appreciate your kind congrats and comments :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/15/2016 7:08:00 PM

this REALLY encapsulates the idea of "winds of CHANGE" Kelly. I really liked what you did here!!

Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/5/2016 2:03:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andrea. I am really glad you liked it :)

Mark Peterson

Date: 4/12/2016 10:26:00 PM

We are often the ones who poison ourselves, ignoring each morning the gift for us of a new day with its urge that we do something with it rather than torment ourselves by the past. I wrote one something like this, but dark. It's called Guilt. Thanks for visiting my Facebook page so often. I'll try to stop by yours, but time seems to get away so easily.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/5/2016 1:44:00 PM

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment so kindly, Mark. I appreciate that very much... I know how hard it is to keep track of the time. I never get to spend as much of my time here as I would like to, either :)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 4/10/2016 9:25:00 AM

fine piece Kelly, really good. does this mean you're moving to pastures new? have blessed day, Gordon

Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/30/2016 2:39:00 PM

Thank you, Gordon... Yes, I am moving on from the past. It's more mentally than actually physically moving on :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/9/2016 5:22:00 PM

how you uplift with this remarkable work.. wow, kelly; i am in awe!..huggs

Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/30/2016 1:32:00 PM

Thank you, Nette. Your kind comments really mean so much :)

Nette Onclaud
Date: 4/9/2016 5:23:00 PM

and sweet congrats!

Ettie Christian-Bowling

Date: 4/7/2016 7:23:00 PM

Awesome work!! Loved the last two lines overall great poem!! 7 out of 7 -love Ettie

Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/30/2016 1:30:00 PM

Thank you so much, Ettie. I really appreciate your kind comments :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/6/2016 11:15:00 PM

Kelly, Congrats on your "When A Door Closes WIN." Luv ~LINDA~

Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/28/2016 2:23:00 PM

Thank you, Linda :)

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 4/5/2016 3:04:00 PM

Thanks for the read of this gem. It flows eloquent and excellent........A.M.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/28/2016 2:00:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed the read, A.M. Thanks for your nice comments :)

Bl Devnath

Date: 4/5/2016 12:34:00 PM

Beautiful poem penned with the color of hope. Beautifully done my lovely friend. Wish you a great congrats on your win. Loved always, bl

Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/27/2016 2:57:00 PM

Thank you so much, BL. I really appreciate your kind congrats and comments :)

Vladislav Raven

Date: 4/5/2016 8:01:00 AM

Hi Kelly, Congratulations on your 1st place win in the contest. Great to be reading such a wonderful, easy flowing write from you again Kelly. Excellent work as i always found from you. A well written piece worthy of a seven rating. Hugs....Mike.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/27/2016 2:42:00 PM

Hi Mike, its nice to see you here... Thank you so much for your kind congrats and comments. I am so glad you enjoyed this poem...hugs :)

Winged Warrior

Date: 4/4/2016 8:39:00 PM

Congrats! on your win...great write Kelly...I love the Scorpions...long time fan before...Rudolf Schenker- Klaus Meine -Matthias Jabs...I wonder what happened to Herman...god bless...^WW^

Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/27/2016 2:28:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind congrats and comments :)

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/4/2016 7:33:00 PM

Beautifully expressed, Kelly. Congratulations on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra

Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/25/2016 10:29:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra. I appreciate your kind comments very much :)

Hansteven Selfa

Date: 4/4/2016 9:05:00 AM

Your works are truly heartfelt Kelly! I enjoyed this one! Congratulations and a 7 for you! :) _HANS

Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/21/2016 9:23:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind comments, Hans. I really appreciate them! :)

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 4/4/2016 3:16:00 AM

Congrats Kelly,for your WIN with this wonderful piece!!! ;-)

Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/21/2016 9:15:00 PM

Thank you, Teddy. Your kind congrats and comments are much appreciated :)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 4/4/2016 3:10:00 AM

Congrats on ur wonderful win with this very awesome poem Kelly..

Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/21/2016 9:08:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting so kindly, Dr. Upma. Much appreciated :)

Jan Allison

Date: 4/4/2016 12:44:00 AM

Change can be so daunting but I love the positivity in your uplifting write - and the song which inspired you is so beautiful:-) congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/20/2016 6:34:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting so kindly, Jan. Much appreciated! ...hugs :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/3/2016 4:21:00 AM

Your poem has such a positive feeling to it....change for the better. So many fear and fight change. A little gem you have written Kelly! #7. ; )

Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/20/2016 6:22:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem, Connie. Much appreciated!... Yes, change is not an easy thing to do, but it is for the better :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/30/2016 8:42:00 PM

superbly expressed; always a pleasure to read you, kelly.. do check my ' there is no time'.. hope to get insights from you.. huggs

Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/17/2016 9:01:00 PM

Thank you, Nette. I am so glad you enjoyed it... I'm sorry for not replying sooner. Life has been so busy for me lately. I will read your poem shortly... hugs :)