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You Are a Memory of a Well Learned Lesson

Sitting here all alone Getting lost in my head Wandering off in the fields of your game Soaked by the pouring rain of your lies Burned by the pain spreading like a wild fire Silent tears aflow speeding down to lakes I am left stranded on the brink of drowning alone Lost in my dark world Dwelling on the past Letting anger boiling in my heart My mind is on fire spitting harsh words I am miles away from forgiving Time speeds away and tomorrow becomes today Still you are rewinded in my head And time and again sitting in my own pool of tears Never realized how much precious time had slipped away stealing a piece of me into damnation I am hurt I am broken I am sad And I am worn out So today I am going to care for me I am forgiving you to fade out of my mind From this day on you are a memory of a well learned lesson Today I am walking with my head up and smile like I just received a box of Macadamia chocolate I am free and I'm gonna love me more Peace out... Smile Akkina R Downing 6-20-17

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Silent One

Date: 12/25/2017 10:58:00 AM

A sad emotive write... These are the most important lessons we neec to learn from.. well expressed..

Sona Wilae

Date: 9/28/2017 11:20:00 PM

The first three lines...set my heart on true fire!!!!! Love your form and realness. So me...so long ago.

Ram R. V.

Date: 7/21/2017 8:14:00 PM

Hi! Akkina, so you are free and feel free to express yourself in free verse. I like the sense and sentiment in your verse. Nice composition! Ram

Akkina Downing
Date: 7/21/2017 9:05:00 PM

Thanks so much Ram :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/17/2017 11:36:00 PM

Hi Akkina, it feels good to set yourself free doesn't it..? Beautifully written, completely enjoyed!

Akkina Downing
Date: 7/18/2017 7:42:00 AM

100% true, thank you :)

Paul Callus

Date: 7/11/2017 4:05:00 PM

This is very expressive, Akkina. Forgiveness does not come easy, but once we succumb to it our inner pain dissolves and serenity creeps back into our lives.... then, yes, we can walk with head held high, and smile!:) Regards // paul

Akkina Downing
Date: 7/11/2017 5:29:00 PM

Thanks Paul, I'm always appreciative of your kind comment... not easy but we must try to move on :)

Jannie Breedt

Date: 7/11/2017 12:54:00 AM

Hi Akkina (love your name). Yes all all dif the macadamia line I have one here one my farm throwing down nuts like crazy right now. Writing here from the gut , did you? I am returning the visit also. Hope you found healing here

Akkina Downing
Date: 7/11/2017 5:00:00 AM

Thank you Jannie, and you have a lovely name too. Yes this was from a decade ago relationship. And I have healed and moved on :)

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 7/9/2017 9:07:00 AM

Love the chocolate metaphor. A well penned passionate write. Nicely done.

Akkina Downing
Date: 7/9/2017 9:40:00 PM

Scott, I always appreciate your comments...thank you so much :)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/7/2017 4:31:00 AM

Wonderful, dear. I know these feelings. It's easy to forgiven when forgiveness is asked for. Quite another thing to forgive one who will not admit to write. Good for you for moving on...

Akkina Downing
Date: 7/7/2017 9:24:00 AM

Life is too short to live in the past :) thank you so much Miss Eileen, always appreciate your visit and comment.. hugs :)

James Inman

Date: 6/30/2017 8:46:00 AM

A strong write Akkina with a great message.

Akkina Downing
Date: 6/30/2017 3:29:00 PM

Thank you so much James :) hugs

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/28/2017 5:36:00 PM

that's the way to go, akkina.. an empowering poem well crafted!..huggs

Akkina Downing
Date: 6/28/2017 7:27:00 PM

You just made my day Miss nette, thank you very much... hugs :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/26/2017 9:58:00 PM

this is AWESOME, Akkina. Very emotive and done with some great images. I love the macadamia line!

Akkina Downing
Date: 6/27/2017 12:11:00 PM

Thank you so much Andrea :)

Joseph May

Date: 6/24/2017 9:23:00 PM

A liberating write Akkina... well written

Akkina Downing
Date: 6/24/2017 9:29:00 PM

Thank you Joseph :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/23/2017 2:51:00 PM

The good thing is always to benefit of a lesson given to us by life even if is not a pleasant one and keep going on without regrets! marvelous writing and posture dearest, Akkina!

Akkina Downing
Date: 6/23/2017 4:35:00 PM

That's for sure, and thank you so much Demetrios...hug :)

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 6/22/2017 4:21:00 AM

Excellent and written with wonderful feelings and emotions. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Akkina Downing
Date: 6/22/2017 9:53:00 AM

Hello Ravi, so great to know you enjoyed this piece, I'm supper happy :) thank you so much... hugs :)

Maria Williams

Date: 6/22/2017 3:57:00 AM

so glad to see you not wasting your thoughts on negative emotions Akkina. Sometimes people come into our lives for a reason and then move on, in this case I can see that you are a stronger woman for that lesson. Hey, treat yourself to that box of chocolates, you've earned it... Maria

Akkina Downing
Date: 6/22/2017 9:51:00 AM

Life is way too short to keep away in the dark :) thank you so much Maria for your lovely comment... hugs :)

Niall Fulham

Date: 6/22/2017 1:10:00 AM

Hi Akkina , wow , beautiful deep emotional write , you have brought up emotions inside about the lessons I have half learned :)) I think most people reading your write would feel a pain resurface :))) lots of hugs Akkina

Akkina Downing
Date: 6/22/2017 9:47:00 AM

Hello my friend, I hope they'll know how much they're worth more than they think... thank you Niall, hugs :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/22/2017 12:04:00 AM

This is a real lesson in not wasting time on someone who robs you of your worth. Good for you! Only remember the good times and forge ahead to see what new blessings are waiting for you. I can relate! : )

Akkina Downing
Date: 6/22/2017 9:45:00 AM

Awe thank you so much Miss Connie...hugs :)

Winged Warrior

Date: 6/21/2017 9:29:00 PM

I'm sure a lot of us have gone through those lessons Akkina...great write my friend...do you have any more Macadamia chocolate's lol...god bless...^WW^

Akkina Downing
Date: 6/21/2017 9:39:00 PM

Oh man I just finished it...lol! Thank you so much ^WW^, god bless you too... hugs :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/21/2017 7:04:00 PM

- Thumbs up for your sincere feelings, Akkina :) ... life goes on ... a door must be closed - be happy - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Akkina Downing
Date: 6/21/2017 8:24:00 PM

You're a dear Anne-Lise :) thank you for always being kind to me I appreciate greatly...hugs :)

Frank Sheehan

Date: 6/21/2017 12:11:00 PM

What a wonderful poem. Enjoyed it immensely especially the last stanza. Thanks for posting.

Akkina Downing
Date: 6/21/2017 12:55:00 PM

Awe thank you so much Frank, I appreciate your kind comment :)

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 6/21/2017 11:13:00 AM

Such a spiritual poem, Akkina. And what beautiful emotions forgiveness elicits, elegantly expressed in this spiritual wonderful poem. This is breathtaking poetry ... ty for sharing such a soul-cleansing epiphany w/us. Stellar bright poetry. Love always, my dear.

Akkina Downing
Date: 6/21/2017 12:50:00 PM

Hello Freddie, thank you so much for such beautiful comment, it gives me joy. Thank you so much friend...hugs :)

Edward Mccall

Date: 6/21/2017 11:00:00 AM

what an amazing poem Kina if this is the aftermath poem you spoke of it blows what I wrote away this is just incredible. I could feel the sadness in your words and I could also feel the weight being lifted when you chose to forgive. There is a great lesson to be learned from reading this poem. And that lesson is forgiveness is the key to emotional freedom. Very well written Kina This poem is one for the favorites so in it goes. :)

Akkina Downing
Date: 6/21/2017 12:47:00 PM

Hey Ed, yeah this is it. Hehe, I'm so happy you like it, and thank you so much...hugs :)

Chris Green

Date: 6/21/2017 6:37:00 AM

This was wonderful Kina. A sad start but an uplifting and brilliant ending. You must love yourself first and then you can move on to the future. Beautifully done my friend.

Akkina Downing
Date: 6/21/2017 12:43:00 PM

Thank you so much Chris :) Always appreciate your kind comments... hugs :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/20/2017 8:42:00 PM

I love how you turn this around at the end Akkina! You go girl! :)

Akkina Downing
Date: 6/21/2017 12:34:00 PM

Thank you Miss Heidi, you're always sweet to me :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/20/2017 5:26:00 PM

This is great, Kina. I wish I could write free verse. Very impressive:) You never cease to amaze me.

Akkina Downing
Date: 6/20/2017 6:11:00 PM

I never wanted to stop making you spin on goodness ;) lol! Thank you my dear Danny, I'm so happy you found this nice :) xoxo