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Can the Past Be Changed On a Whim?

Why?
How?
Can you leave me standing,
Alone,
Afraid,
And not shed a tear,
Or
Even bother to look back.
Or 
Think of what you've left,
Or
What you had.
Could you even know of all that I have given?
The blood shed.
The soul lost,
Forever,
To a darkness unknown
Inhabited by creatures better left unnoticed.
Foul.
Fetid.
Deadly.
This is my legacy??!??!
This is what you gave me?
This,
 Is what I have to offer!!
But,
Can it change?

Copyright © Robert Anderson | Year Posted 2006


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Date: 4/16/2026 9:30:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Date: 3/12/2016 9:49:00 AM

Robert, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
Date: 7/21/2015 4:20:00 PM

Robert, Stopped by to say hello, I enjoyed reading your poem today. FOREVER <3 SKAT"

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