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Yesterday, I Cried

Today, I am starting anew Yesterday was an uphill battle But it build my character Yesterday, I cried But I also had time to smile with the knowledge that my tears Were not in vain I released my fear I also released my dependence Today might be an ordinary day But I thank God for the tears I cried, yesterday...

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Kevin Semeniuk

Date: 9/20/2010 5:50:00 PM

great poetry! niice work!

John Freeman

Date: 9/19/2010 3:38:00 PM

Cool job on your free verse Wilma. Thank God for the tears cried yesterday, they will make one stronger today. Thanks for your comments, they are important to me. Agape, Moses

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/18/2010 6:17:00 PM

Wilma, had to read this one 3 times, to make sure it was not heart breaking. Enjoyed your tears that reminded you fo joy,..p.d.

Gert W. Knop

Date: 9/18/2010 5:50:00 AM

Hey Wilma! dit is so goed om te weet dat dit beter sal wees om in die toekoms! Puik gedig, geniet dit! ... Gert:)

John Loving Iii

Date: 9/16/2010 9:47:00 PM

so very meaningfull. i love it. it's a part of me also. john

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/16/2010 8:31:00 PM

Great message in this one, Wilma. Glad I got to see it tonight. Luv, Andrea

James Fraser

Date: 9/16/2010 12:47:00 PM

Inspiring free verse Wilma >> James

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/16/2010 11:13:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your poetry today Wilma. Always a pleasure to read your writing. Hope you have a wonderful day. Love, Carol

Joy Wellington

Date: 9/16/2010 7:09:00 AM

I am not just making a comment, this is to say that I empathize with you, as I go down that path sometimes and know what it feels like. May God's grace keep you in whatever you are going through. God bless and thanks for reading my words. Luv Joy (jew)

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 9/16/2010 7:00:00 AM

pensive poem...full of instrospection...well written poem!!

Ralph Taylor

Date: 9/16/2010 6:13:00 AM

Outstanding, Wilma. Crying heals and hope springs eternal. Great write. Have a super weekend. Hugs - Ralph

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/16/2010 5:33:00 AM

Facing adversity and overcoming it does build character, Wilma. Your inner strength shines in this lovely verse. Love, Carolyn

Diane Locksley

Date: 9/16/2010 5:24:00 AM

Crying can be a good way to relase negative feelings. Happy to hear that your outlook is brighter today, Wilma!

Anna-Marie Docherty

Date: 9/16/2010 4:14:00 AM

So saorry to hear of the tears, but yesterdays heartache is todays strength and new dawning - its a fresh start to let go and let live and the promise of all the new tomorrows and the good things they hold within... Great write....Thanks for your welcome comments today, appreciate your views. Kindest thoughtsm Anna-Marie.