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Yesterday's Ward

I am plagued by the ghost of yesterday My mind and soul is shackled to the past Heartache seems to follow me every day Happiness comes and goes really fast I am stuck in between yesterday and today Visions of a forgotten time just lingers Freedom is far away and never at bay I want to grab hold of it right now with all fingers But the ghost of my past has a strong hold I am fearful of the unknown and I freeze I just can't seem to be brave and bold What I do is retreat and just appease Alexis Y. 5/09/18

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Susan Gentry

Date: 5/27/2018 4:58:00 PM

Well written. You are a talented writer. Well done.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/17/2018 12:51:00 PM

I think many can relate to your lines Alexis and the ghosts of the past are there to haunt us:-( hugs jan xx

Winged Warrior

Date: 5/12/2018 9:07:00 AM

I can relate Alexis...if only we could take meds for past memories...great write my friend...love and light...^WW^

Pashang Salehi

Date: 5/11/2018 9:43:00 PM

The expression is universal, because scientifically there is no "NOW". .... Nicely done...

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/11/2018 12:27:00 PM

You have expressed the feelings of many of us; our past has a lot to do with what we will attempt in our future.

John Gondolf

Date: 5/11/2018 4:48:00 AM

It is sometimes hard to shake the memories from the past and stop asking “what if” but I think of the present and tell myself I’m making new memories. Be strong my friend. John

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/10/2018 3:26:00 PM

Many are stuck between yesterday and today as you so well describe Alexis. You captured the essence of how people feel when they don't think there is a way out..expertly done!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/10/2018 8:29:00 AM

This is a good discription of depression and anxiety. Yes it leaves one to retreat into a kind of fog. My wife taught me about opposites, when you want to stay in bed get up when you are not sociable be around people. If you want to keep it to yourself tell someone what you are going through. Amazingly it works.

Charles Messina

Date: 5/9/2018 3:52:00 PM

The ghosts of the past are a past, let go and break loose of those memories, create new ones and the ghosts of the past will turn to the spirits of the future. Very well done! Best wishes...Charlie

Gary Bateman

Date: 5/9/2018 8:29:00 AM

Very Well-Done Alexis!! The "Past" is unfortunately prologue to many things we experience in both the present and in the future. Have No Fear though -- we all have some of these ghosts of yesterday lurking in the recesses of our minds. Superb Work!! Best Always, Gary

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/9/2018 8:18:00 AM

Very well written Alexis. There are things from the past that remain and haunt us. May your bravery surface! :)

Maria Williams

Date: 5/9/2018 7:49:00 AM

A well written poem Alexis, and you have reflected the feeling of countless people. Just when things seem in your reach it seems to fade or go further...Maria Hugs :)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/9/2018 6:45:00 AM

Such a relatable potent ink Alexis. Big hugs. mo

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/9/2018 5:52:00 AM

How true Alexis the ghosts that we want to vanish seem to cling on in our memories but do weaken with time. Well written verse. Tom