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Yesterdays and Tomorrows

I ask you now is this my plight I cry out to you all through the night My tears run dry, my heart still stings My soul seeks solace but no peace it brings Words expensive hang in the air They wound so deeply, The air so thick On the thorn of a rose Did my finger prick A drop of blood from innocence lost Can't be regained no matter the cost Is this my lot to live and die To find no comfort when I cry To seek with all that is within And know I must begin again A brave new world A hard new truth A past that I will never elude

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Cheryl Mccall

Date: 12/9/2009 1:07:00 PM

I relate to your write I to have lost. Bravley we must carry on. Blessings. Thanks for coment

Shirin Neshat

Date: 5/1/2009 3:52:00 PM

I really like how you write, I can feel the pain inside.

Raul Moreno

Date: 4/28/2009 10:49:00 AM

I enjoyed this poem Laurie, it read powerfully...Raul

Tyesha Ehigiator

Date: 4/27/2009 3:04:00 PM

Laurie, this one speaks to me . I find myself crying days and nights from thoughts of the past. It seems like the past will always be with us, but I do have hope for tomorrow. You never know what tomorrow may be until you live it. Very sad indeed when you cannot escape what haunts you so deeply inside. I'm sorry for all your pain, stay strong. I pray the day comes when I can fully put it behind me and I pray that day arrives soon for you as well..Optimism holds here...Love & Hugs, Tyesha

Date: 4/24/2009 11:33:00 AM

The emotion comes through your words in this poem. Much for the reader to think about. Keep on writing and sharing your talent with us. Blessings to you. Karen

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 4/23/2009 10:54:00 PM

YESTERDAYS AND TOMORROWS-positive attitude for tomorrow-very optimistic message,though wounded deeply,you are a survivor-bravo and excellent write----charma

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/23/2009 9:08:00 PM

How sad that we can never truly escape from our pasts, Laurie. We can, however, learn from our mistakes and try to muster up the courage to face "A brave new world." Thought-provoking write!

Luke Steadman

Date: 4/23/2009 1:36:00 PM

wow...simply amazing the title is fantastic and the words that follow are of the same caliber...great poem!...~Luke

Lena Townsend

Date: 4/23/2009 7:50:00 AM

This is definately write I can relate to. I find strength in the fact that I know the past is the past and that is where it must stay but there are days that those old memories haunt me and bring sadness into my life. Great writing on this sad but beautiful write. Smiles from Lolita

Daver Austin

Date: 4/23/2009 7:19:00 AM

Everyone always says, "You'll get over it" Of course you will, around the day you die. Seems few are immune, certainly not this person. Good write, Laurie. Love, daver

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/23/2009 7:18:00 AM

So many hearts will identify from this feeling of never escaping from the past....your words are so filled with honesty and sadness...some things wound so deeply.....I feel the thorns within your poem. We have no choice, but to carry on. (A little love from friends sure can help! loveudo)

Sharon Winter

Date: 4/23/2009 6:24:00 AM

Oh that last verse is quite painful. I am hoping you find what it is you seek, that which will indeed comfort you when you cry and so much more, that it does somehow even make your hurtful past seem ever so distant. You write so beautiful, revealing and honest from deep within your heart and soul. Love, Shar

Ronald Bingham

Date: 4/23/2009 6:21:00 AM

Laurie we cannot relive our past, only learn from it. I pray this day finds you well and you know joy and more happiness than you can contain, God Bless my dearest friend, Ron

Abraham L

Date: 4/23/2009 5:27:00 AM

Thanks for your comments, and although words can be expensive, we have to weigh our words, I like this poem. I would appreciate if you can re- send your comments, as i will be making a correction. Thanks abe

Frank F. Atanacio

Date: 4/23/2009 4:47:00 AM

Wow LG this was very very good.. one word Excellent.. well done :) Cheers

Christopher Higgins

Date: 4/23/2009 4:20:00 AM

Sometimes the past always sits there and won't give you a darn break...love the third stanza of this write.