Trying to live out over what I’ve been
When the past keeps stepping on my tail
There’s no question of what I deserve
Or when my foot can lose the pail
But it’s the acceptance I must learn to bear
For the character of my long past
But Jesus is there who forgives and forgets
I’m thankful for because of my shadows cast
© 2011 Michael Yost
Love it ! I’ve been feeling like this lately ! Another great one Michael !
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I felt the same way on one of your pieces. smiles…
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I have shadows too, Michael. 🙂
I liked this very much.
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I’m glad you liked it Paul. Thanks again for your support.
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“When the past keeps stepping on my tail” I love that line! I know exactly what you’re talking about, too! Excellent write, Michael!
When the past keeps stepping on my tail
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It’s one of those grin and bear it times for sure.
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Oops. Didn’t mean to repeat myself at the end of that previous comment. I meant to leave you this: http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2011/12/28/another-will-be-born/
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No problem. Liked the link.
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I like it… “When the past keeps stepping on my tail…” I know that feeling, looking behind to see what just kicked you in the butt. 🙂
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Thanks Stephanie. I suffer from lots of bruising back there.
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I so understand this, but you know what I think it is harder to forgive self and let go than for God to forgive, 🙂 happy rally dear!!
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Agreed and thanks!
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oh… this was sooooo beautiful and touching… I had tears that welled up in my eyes…
beautiful
~L
If you take a step, mean it, if you say something believe it
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Gratitude accepted and given.
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reflective, honest, wise,straightforward.You have absorbed Life so well that you are ready to give back much in poetry.And i like the snowfall on your blog.Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
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Gratitude accepted and given. The snow is a seasonal gift from word press.
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Great poem. I like the imagery.
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Thanks Kimolisa!
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Being on the cups of a new year, my thoughts have travelled this path as well. Honest introspection nicely penned.
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Thank you, Raivenne.
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We all cast our shadows before us – and sometimes seem to carry them like weights too – a great poem
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Thanks Mark. Beautiful remark.
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Love this. So simple. So true.
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Thanks, that means a lot to me.
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The ghosts who follow us and don’t want to let us go.
Very nice write ..
Namaste,
Isadora
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Thanks Isadora. Glad you stopped by.
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Finding self-acceptance is always the first and hardest step. Thought-provoking piece! Here’s mine this week: http://caridwen.wordpress.com/2011/12/29/drafting-the-clock-strikes-inspiration/
Happy rally!
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Thank you Madame.
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Love your writing, Michael. Your use of words is masterful.
JP
http://tasithoughts.wordpress.com/2011/12/30/my-heart-sings/
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Thanks for your kind words.
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Thanks for the share on your journey
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Thanks and you’re welcome.
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Thanks for sharing this. It has deep message. 🙂
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Thanks, I’m glad you liked it.
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Inspiring…thank you very much.
I needed this.
Peace.
Best wishes for a wonderful 2012
Siggi in Downeast Maine
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Glad this helped you. ditto on 2012… smiles
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Love the tail.
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Big Smile!!
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Excellent poem, Michael. Shadows from my past still cling.
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Gratitude given and accepted.
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