The shadows of your past

They tend to be a hangover
like some ghosts that never leave you quite in peace
but torture you by awkward memories
of how everything went wrong
by no one's fault and least of all your own,
but still you can feel guilt for your own misadventures;
but these hangovers of unsettling experiences
are in fact your greatest assets,
insights into darkness is clairvoyance,
knowledge of anatomy of tragedy is wisdom,
and you always rise above whatever goes against you.
Nothing that attacks and sabotages you
can damage you but only mould your character
and edify your soul with the enrichment
of a deeper darkness and awareness of your soul.




Poetry by Laila Roth
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Written on 2016-11-01 at 01:22

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Nicely conveyed. The shadows of the past always looms over our head. The only way to reject them is by accepting them. Lovely poem!
2016-11-01



Very nicely said! If only we learn from our mistakes. But you are right, every experience we have helps to shape our thoughts and every time we make a mistake must be a different one.
Love this beautiful poem.
Ashe
2016-11-01