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Don't Look Back
Don't look back at the broken looking glass
Forget the sadness of the distant past
That used to reflect who you never wanted to be
That shattered image was never your reality
Look to horizons you have never traversed
Or you'll repeat the cycle when your path is reversed
Crossing the finish line will lead to a renewing start
Over the fences that kept us light-years apart
Ignore the echoes you hear calling you back
The song of sirens tempts you into the cracks
Between shards from the mirror beguiling your eyes
That had you believing in their envious lies
You're so much more than the broken spirit you were
You no longer need to feel damaged and insecure
Allow me to be the bridge where you lay down your track
Let go of the ghost, reach out to me and don't look back
Forget the sadness of the distant past
That used to reflect who you never wanted to be
That shattered image was never your reality
Look to horizons you have never traversed
Or you'll repeat the cycle when your path is reversed
Crossing the finish line will lead to a renewing start
Over the fences that kept us light-years apart
Ignore the echoes you hear calling you back
The song of sirens tempts you into the cracks
Between shards from the mirror beguiling your eyes
That had you believing in their envious lies
You're so much more than the broken spirit you were
You no longer need to feel damaged and insecure
Allow me to be the bridge where you lay down your track
Let go of the ghost, reach out to me and don't look back
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Re. Don't Look Back
21st Oct 2017 5:06am
Re. Don't Look Back
21st Oct 2017 5:36am
Gently written word of wise..!
Yes.. I tend to see myself looking back to the "ghosts" of me from the past...
it does nothing but haunt me, and the broken shards of memory and self stares me down to the soul and penetrates the heart...
very touching
thank you for this write!
Yes.. I tend to see myself looking back to the "ghosts" of me from the past...
it does nothing but haunt me, and the broken shards of memory and self stares me down to the soul and penetrates the heart...
very touching
thank you for this write!
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Re: Re. Don't Look Back
21st Oct 2017 5:43am
It's always nice when someone connects with our poetic creations... Thank you for commenting Melon...! JJ
Re. Don't Look Back
21st Oct 2017 2:43pm
Ohhh myyy JJ, you’ve outdone yourself sir!! Straight to the heart with warm tinglies!!! And right into my RL :) The world needs more pens of such radiance <3
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Re: Re. Don't Look Back
21st Oct 2017 3:36pm
But hen I wouldn't be so special... lol :) glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting NB! JJ
Re. Don't Look Back
21st Oct 2017 10:53pm
dearest JJ what an awesome poem
just the message I needed to hear..
love Brenda
just the message I needed to hear..
love Brenda
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Re: Re. Don't Look Back
22nd Oct 2017 4:16am
Thank you Brenda, it's so nice to know my words can make a difference! And thaks for the RL add as well... JJ
Re. Don't Look Back
22nd Oct 2017 4:56pm
You'll know this feeling, when you read a poem and it makes you feel like it was written for you in particular - I got that feeling reading this very special write :-)
thank you my friend for sharing such a wonderful write :-)
thank you my friend for sharing such a wonderful write :-)
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Re: Re. Don't Look Back
22nd Oct 2017 5:29pm
Thank you David! It always makes me happy when someone feels so close to words I've penned, like how I feel when I listen to certain songs like "Hey Jude", "Imagine" or "Can't Buy Me Love"... not that this poem is anywhere near that good, but the idea is the same as far as reaching other souls with my verse. I hope the dear friend I wrote this for feels the same... This is much more than a competition entry! JJ
Re. Don't Look Back
22nd Oct 2017 5:09pm
dearest JJ this poem is wisdom to live by
so beautifully & eloquently written..
will remember & heed these lines..
"Look to horizons you have never traversed
Or you'll repeat the cycle when your path is reversed"
excellent & profound message..
~Raven
so beautifully & eloquently written..
will remember & heed these lines..
"Look to horizons you have never traversed
Or you'll repeat the cycle when your path is reversed"
excellent & profound message..
~Raven
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Re: Re. Don't Look Back
22nd Oct 2017 5:32pm
Thank you Raven! When inspiration hits me I find the words just come faster than I can think them, as if my soul has taken over and no thought is needed to express the feelings burning within... JJ
Re: Re. Don't Look Back
22nd Oct 2017 5:34pm
I think you a channel for divine inspiration dearest JJ.. I deeply thank you for sharing with all of us.. ~Raven
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Re. Don't Look Back
Anonymous
23rd Oct 2017 3:33pm
A powerful message delivered so delicately.
Your wisdom is endless. Thank you for sharing :)
Your wisdom is endless. Thank you for sharing :)
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Re: Re. Don't Look Back
23rd Oct 2017 6:12pm
Thank you Sophie! If my wisdom is endless it must be because it comes out of my heart which is a bottomless pit... lol Well, that didn't come out the way it sounded in my head, but you get the idea... JJ
Re. Don't Look Back
24th Oct 2017 7:13pm
Oh! I needed this. Straight to my list - I will look back at this often. Your friend is fortunate to have you to reach out to! What an encouraging write, and beautifully crafted.
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24th Oct 2017 11:29pm
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Re: Re. Don't Look Back
23rd Oct 2023 8:04pm
Thank you for commenting Lil, and the RL list. Nice to have someone dusting off the cobwebs on my older poems! Thank you so much!
JJ
JJ