Not Who I Am

time to walk away--not just from one--but everyone like you...

On this journey of life

I have experienced strife

I have cried many tears

I have overcome many fears

 

I have played many games

I have felt ashamed

I have allowed parts of me to die

Yet I have continued to try

 

Recently I have learned a lot

About what I want and who I am not

I am done short-changing myself and giving myself away

There are just some games I no longer desire to play

 

From this point forward

Those in my life are going to have work toward

Earning my friendship which begins with earning my trust

I am listening to my intuition and leaving you in the dust

 

 

 

Reviews

[s y e]

I've never walked away from anything FP - but I do think it is time for me to do it now, I think we need to know when our time is up and when to leave... And I think it's my turn now. Your poem just backed it all up for me. I loved it and thanks for helping me make my decision.

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you! To know that my work inspired you to make a life decision is truly humbling.

[New Theory]

Be strong my friend you have made a wise choice

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you. I appreciate your supportive words!

[New Theory]

you are welcome

[Bluefire]

Leaving behind the untrustworthy after much heartbreak.
Well played. ^^

[FlamingPhoenix]

Funny thing about learning how to walk away~it gets easier~but, it's still a process and I'm still a novice! Thank you for your review :-)

[Bluefire]

Aye, I agree. You're welcome. ^^

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Yup another great one. You do know you've enough material to publish a damn good book of verse.
Nothing more to add really. 100/100 again. Best regards. Clive.

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you. I haven't really thought about publishing a book of verse.

[Frieda P]

Perfect ending, life is a journey, and if we don't learn from our mistakes it's not going to be a very pleasant one....great one FP!

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you :-)

[Savannah Bly]

A great poem to power our inner self. Great work.

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you kindly!

[kublakhan27]

There isn't much I can say about this piece that hasn't already been said...I've felt these emotions and sentiments running through my mind constantly, the reason being that I never learn my lesson. In that light, I admire the resolve and authority you've put into these vows, and how you've articulated them in your own unique and poetic way...great work Phoenix :)

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you--learning is a process--and many thanks for recognizing that these words are indeed vows!

[Aethereal]

People don't change each other, they may only change themselves, for they know themselves better than anyone else. We simply admire what others make of themselves. On this site it's important that each poet develops a unique signature style of poetry that best fits that poet's temperament, intelligence, and personality. All three of those variables change over time, and so each style evolves. No two people are exactly alike. Each of us must have the freedom to be different if we are to grow. Tyrannical people who want to take away our freedoms are the ones to stay away from. Why is a wild animal more impressive than one encaged in a zoo?

[FlamingPhoenix]

I LOVE that you get it! Thank you for your review!

[Aethereal]

You're welcome! You get it too, neither of us is in a zoo.

[melissa]

This is a great poem keep up the great work i can't wait to read more

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thanks! :-)

[melissa]

Your welcome