IS IT GOING TO BE - HISTORY OR MYSTERY

A poem on the decision to be with the past or move on and look forward

The path of past is a crooked one

One of sorrow and immense pain

I see nothing but my wrecked dreams

The future is dim and I see no gain....

I walk into the stream of my distorted past

blinded by my love and sweetness of all

I learned a lot from the tumbles and fall

Every time I felt I took the wrong call....

The memories I hold churn my within

But my face doesn't show a freckle or scar

The thoughts I behold are hard to keep

Maybe it's time I took a huge leap....

The memories I hold are not silken to touch

The pain I hold within my side acts as a crutch

I have gone through hell; you don't want to judge

I guess I have to let go of my twisted grudge....

Both the ways are befuddling or rather glassy eyed

Should I go forward or stay with past, I feel tied

For I wish to know; if my happiness will last

It's time I decide what I shall do with my past.....

The time has come for me to choose

I look ahead with my chin held high

There is no time for sorry or a goodbye

Just look ahead and let the memories fly......

Author's Note

Everyone has a twisted past and this one is mine. Its important to know when to let go and when to hold on.....

Reviews

[kublakhan27]

This was in my library after the second stanza...this one certainly struck me to the bone. We all have the proverbial skeletons in our closet as you referred to, but there comes a time in our lives when that closet must be cleaned. My favourite piece of yours to date...this is a phenomenal work :)

[Cerise]

Thank you so much..:)..it meant a lot..Am glad u liked it

[Melody-Rene Belle]

I really like this... You did very well with this.

[Cerise]

Thank you..:)

[Ruth]

There does come a time to do so...forward is acceptance, in a way, maybe the only way x

[Cerise]

thank you..:)

[Moniba]

Love this stanza:
"Both the ways are befuddling or rather glassy eyed
Should I go forward or stay with past, I feel tied
For I wish to know, if my happiness will last
Its time I decide what I shall do with my past....."

[Cerise]

Thank you..:)

[Mark]

We all take our past with us, but it is important to face forward. Nice work. :)

[Cerise]

Thank you..:)

[A Soap Mess Stories]

You speak such truth in this...the question of whether or not to leave the past in the past and move on...well written...

[Cerise]

Thank you..:)

[Claire in VA]

I sure can relate to this. I enjoyed the rhyme. Overall just a really great write.
Claire in Virginia

[Cerise]

Thank you...:)

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

Its hard sometimes, the past is painful and hard to let go and although you eventually let go and move forward, some things from your past change you.
Thank you for sharing this its emotional, deep and powerful, its also very moving and inspiring.
It inspires us to let go of our past and look forward to the future.... although that has been very hard for me as, the future means growing up getting a job, moving out, driving a car, sometimes I don't think im ready to let go of being a kid, and im scared of change and the future, so I guess this poem really spoke to me, and got me thinking about all that.
I loved this piece well written :)

[Cerise]

Thank you so much for your wonderful review..:)..i guess all of us are scared to let go of the kid in us..i get how u feel...Thank you once again

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

Your most welcome :)

[Vaishali Roopesh]

This is such a lovely poem. I loved every word. Great job! x

[Cerise]

Thank you so much for your wonderful review..:)

[MsJewel]

I believe many can relate to this poem. It is difficult to move on - to let go of the past - and yet there is a time when we must - remembering to keep the good memories close to our heart.
Beautiful poetry and a delight to read.

:) Julie

[Cerise]

Thank you so much for your wonderful review..:)

[Coyote Poetry]

"Both the ways are befuddling or rather glassy eyed
Should I go forward or stay with past, I feel tied"
The above words are the questions we will repeat often in a long life. I learn to try not to repeat mistakes and become wiser I hope? Everyone have a twisted past. Thank you for the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Cerise]

Thank you so much for your wonderful review..:)