The Past

This poem is apart of me. I put all my heart into my poems and by sharing this you become apart of me.

The Past

The past it haunts me

It's like my heart without a key

It wont go away

Don't worry "I'll be ok"

All it does is cause pain

Man, I just want to let my tears rain

But you have to stay strong

So, no one knows nothings wrong

Cause if they find out

They'll try to send you away without a doubt

Don't be scared

At least there you'll feel cared

So don't let them know

Cause you don't need to go

         By:Riley Ellis

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

for writers the past is a treasure trove of pain and joy, victory and defeat, good and bad ;) all the things of life .. its when one so outweighs the other that serious struggle ensues ... feels overwhelming and without resolution ... the poem begins in 1st person .. My, I , I'll etc. then switches to 3rd person .. they, you, etc. .. doing that weakens your theme and confuses the reader .. try to keep you "voice" consistent and the poem will flow more easily .. you say this is personal and as we read we become a part of you :) i love that, Riley,... and i believe its true in all forms of poetry and creative writing .. this is a confessional poem .. always a risky thing to do ;) but for me .. it endears the speaker to me ... especially having read your about me ... i sure hope you continue to write and share these parts of yourself ... right here at the Cafe' ... i am mostly self taught and encourage you to read all you can .. every style and form of writing ... the more you read and do your best to review .. the more you will learn and improve ... peace and joy!
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[John the Baptist]

Sounds like PTSD. Going through traumas can cause a person to relive the past repeatedly. With treatment, though, it can be overcome. Good luck.