Akkina Downing Poet Free verse

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 December 25, 2017 at 10:58 AM A sad emotive write... These are the most important lessons we neec to learn from.. well expressed..

Sona Wilae September 28, 2017 at 11:20 PM The first three lines...set my heart on true fire!!!!! Love your form and realness. So me...so long ago.

Ram R. V. July 21, 2017 at 8:14 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 July 21, 2017 at 9:05 PM Thanks so much Ram :)

Susan Ashley July 17, 2017 at 11:36 PM Hi Akkina, it feels good to set yourself free doesn't it..? Beautifully written, completely enjoyed! Akkina Downing July 18, 2017 at 7:42 AM 100% true, thank you :)

Paul Callus July 11, 2017 at 4:05 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 July 11, 2017 at 5:29 PM Thanks Paul, I'm always appreciative of your kind comment... not easy but we must try to move on :)

Jannie Breedt July 11, 2017 at 12:54 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 July 11, 2017 at 5:00 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 July 9, 2017 at 9:07 AM Love the chocolate metaphor. A well penned passionate write. Nicely done. Akkina Downing July 9, 2017 at 9:40 PM Scott, I always appreciate your comments...thank you so much :)

Eileen Manassian July 7, 2017 at 4:31 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 July 7, 2017 at 9:24 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 June 30, 2017 at 8:46 AM A strong write Akkina with a great message. Akkina Downing June 30, 2017 at 3:29 PM Thank you so much James :) hugs

Nette Onclaud June 28, 2017 at 5:36 PM that's the way to go, akkina.. an empowering poem well crafted!..huggs Akkina Downing June 28, 2017 at 7:27 PM You just made my day Miss nette, thank you very much... hugs :)

Andrea Dietrich June 26, 2017 at 9:58 PM this is AWESOME, Akkina. Very emotive and done with some great images. I love the macadamia line! Akkina Downing June 27, 2017 at 12:11 PM Thank you so much Andrea :)

Joseph May June 24, 2017 at 9:23 PM A liberating write Akkina... well written Akkina Downing June 24, 2017 at 9:29 PM Thank you Joseph :)

Demetrios Trifiatis June 23, 2017 at 2:51 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 June 23, 2017 at 4:35 PM That's for sure, and thank you so much Demetrios...hug :)

Ravi Sathasivam June 22, 2017 at 4:21 AM Excellent and written with wonderful feelings and emotions. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it. Akkina Downing June 22, 2017 at 9:53 AM Hello Ravi, so great to know you enjoyed this piece, I'm supper happy :) thank you so much... hugs :)

Maria Williams June 22, 2017 at 3:57 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 June 22, 2017 at 9:51 AM Life is way too short to keep away in the dark :) thank you so much Maria for your lovely comment... hugs :)

Connie Marcum Wong June 22, 2017 at 12:04 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 June 22, 2017 at 9:45 AM Awe thank you so much Miss Connie...hugs :)

Winged Warrior June 21, 2017 at 9:29 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 June 21, 2017 at 9:39 PM Oh man I just finished it...lol! Thank you so much ^WW^, god bless you too... hugs :)

Anne-Lise Andresen June 21, 2017 at 7:04 PM - Thumbs up for your sincere feelings, Akkina :) ... life goes on ... a door must be closed - be happy - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Akkina Downing June 21, 2017 at 8:24 PM You're a dear Anne-Lise :) thank you for always being kind to me I appreciate greatly...hugs :)

Frank Sheehan June 21, 2017 at 12:11 PM What a wonderful poem. Enjoyed it immensely especially the last stanza. Thanks for posting. Akkina Downing June 21, 2017 at 12:55 PM Awe thank you so much Frank, I appreciate your kind comment :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. June 21, 2017 at 11:13 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 June 21, 2017 at 12:50 PM Hello Freddie, thank you so much for such beautiful comment, it gives me joy. Thank you so much friend...hugs :)

Edward Mccall June 21, 2017 at 11:00 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 June 21, 2017 at 12:47 PM Hey Ed, yeah this is it. Hehe, I'm so happy you like it, and thank you so much...hugs :)

Chris Green June 21, 2017 at 6:37 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 June 21, 2017 at 12:43 PM Thank you so much Chris :) Always appreciate your kind comments... hugs :)

Heidi Sands June 20, 2017 at 8:42 PM I love how you turn this around at the end Akkina! You go girl! :) Akkina Downing June 21, 2017 at 12:34 PM Thank you Miss Heidi, you're always sweet to me :)

Daniel Turner June 20, 2017 at 5:26 PM This is great, Kina. I wish I could write free verse. Very impressive:) You never cease to amaze me. Akkina Downing June 20, 2017 at 6:11 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