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Hiding Away

January 7, 2011
By lyanndriel SILVER,
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Let the flowers fall
Petals on a dirty wall-
Past sorrows all but forgotten
Like an apple, rotten
You try to hide the smell anyway-
Just another day.

But someday you'll have to clean up
What's fallen
Sweep away the pieces of a broken cup
Shattered remnants of when
Life was an illusion of pride-
When dreams stretched wide.

Confront the hiding fears
Let go of your well-kept tears.
The past is a mere shadow
Of who you are now, so
Pick up petals with fingers
So cold, even as thoughts linger
Well hidden from even yourself.
Once more, take the story of your life off the shelf-
You can start again
Life can begin again
Just pick up these pieces, one by one
And let what is in the past be done.

© Beth S., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
I hope whoever reads this will realize that the past has to be let go of if there's any hope of moving on. Life is too short for regrets.
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lyanndriel SILVER said...
on Apr. 28 2011 at 6:07 pm
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hey thanx girl!
HorsesM said...
on Apr. 13 2011 at 7:01 am
Oh, and by the way, I think the picture fits perfectly. 
annelindy said...
on Apr. 12 2011 at 5:00 pm
thanks!!!! (:
HorsesM said...
on Apr. 12 2011 at 4:38 pm
Wow, annelindy! I LOVE it! Keep up the AWESOME work! 
lyanndriel SILVER said...
on Mar. 31 2011 at 3:23 pm
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103 have read this! yes!!

 

annelindy said...
on Feb. 8 2011 at 2:45 pm
I am so checking out your youtube videos! you guys are awesome!! :)
4everNtheWind said...
on Feb. 6 2011 at 3:19 pm
Your work is very beautiful, inspirational, and mind grasping. I love your work=) Keep it up.
Dr. J said...
on Feb. 3 2011 at 6:53 pm
Hey I read this on recomendation and i thought that it was VERY good.
waiting for willow said...
on Feb. 1 2011 at 2:20 pm
very very good piece. inspirational and deep. keep up the good work
buggy said...
on Feb. 1 2011 at 1:51 pm
Awesome! =)