Shadows Cast

Posted on December 27, 2011 | 40 Comments

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

http://promisingpoetsparkinglot.blogspot.com/

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40 responses to “Shadows Cast”

  1. Mr. Watson | December 27, 2011 at 2:28 PM | Reply

    Love it ! I’ve been feeling like this lately ! Another great one Michael !

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  2. Paul Andrew Russell | December 28, 2011 at 11:42 AM | Reply

    I have shadows too, Michael. 🙂

    I liked this very much.

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  3. charlesmashburn | December 28, 2011 at 12:35 PM | Reply

    “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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  4. charlesmashburn | December 28, 2011 at 12:36 PM | Reply

    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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  5. Stephanie | December 28, 2011 at 1:20 PM | Reply

    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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  6. Life: Between the lines | December 28, 2011 at 3:45 PM | Reply

    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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  7. ~L | December 28, 2011 at 6:14 PM | Reply

    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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  8. Sheelonee | December 29, 2011 at 12:23 AM | Reply

    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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  9. Kim or Lisa | December 29, 2011 at 5:36 AM | Reply

    Great poem. I like the imagery.

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  10. Raivenne | December 29, 2011 at 5:46 AM | Reply

    Being on the cups of a new year, my thoughts have travelled this path as well. Honest introspection nicely penned.

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  11. mbwilliams | December 29, 2011 at 10:15 AM | Reply

    We all cast our shadows before us – and sometimes seem to carry them like weights too – a great poem

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  12. dswan2 | December 29, 2011 at 1:53 PM | Reply

    Love this. So simple. So true.

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  13. Inside the Mind of Isadora | December 29, 2011 at 2:22 PM | Reply

    The ghosts who follow us and don’t want to let us go.
    Very nice write ..
    Namaste,
    Isadora

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  14. caridwen | December 30, 2011 at 4:18 AM | Reply

    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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  15. tasithoughts | December 30, 2011 at 11:16 AM | Reply

    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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  16. Wander | December 31, 2011 at 2:19 AM | Reply

    Thanks for the share on your journey

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  17. dhitzunako | January 2, 2012 at 4:03 AM | Reply

    Thanks for sharing this. It has deep message. 🙂

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  18. siggiofmaine | January 3, 2012 at 8:06 PM | Reply

    Inspiring…thank you very much.
    I needed this.

    Peace.
    Best wishes for a wonderful 2012

    Siggi in Downeast Maine

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  20. danroberson | January 25, 2012 at 3:21 PM | Reply

    Excellent poem, Michael. Shadows from my past still cling.

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