Goodbye To Yesterdays

Saffie this poem touches a part of me and although I am trying to move on a part of me still has that bridge to yesterday but it's a great poem to read thank you for penning this 5/5

-Bet

This is such a positive write and I am so proud of you... love you

First of all, congrats on the win of Crystal's challenge! I voted for this one and thought it was stunning and a great poem to start out the New Year with new beginnings, to say goodbye to yesterday and move forward towards tomorrow.

First stanza: Realization of changes has sparked in your eyes this year, you have felt life has just been passing you by instead of enjoying the days you have. This year, that changes for you.

Second stanza: It all comes down to time, that is all we have. So many people live in the past instead of the present and sometimes go a whole lifetime surrounded themselves by things they cannot change instead of looking forward to a new day, one they can change. You captured that perfectly here.

Third stanza: Love this stanza so much. You stand up for yourself and your life, no longer will you let people walk over you... you have eliminated the people in your life that only bring you sorrow so that the construction of happiness can begin.

I love the imagery of the ashes floating down the ocean of yesterday, such a beautiful line.

Fourth stanza: Instead of continuing to dwell on a past that cannot be changed, you use it as fuel to strive towards a better life and to move on from the demons you once shared a cell with. You can conquer anything as long as you have the determination!

"a life that not everyone is lucky enough to have."

-I'm so glad that you decided to single that line out. It is absolutely the truth! We must value every single second we have here because someone that has passed before us is wishing they could have the moments we wish away. Touching line.

And a nice ending that sums up the entire poem. Seriously an inspiring poem that everyone who is struggling with their past should read!

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Okay first I must say the title fits perfectly with the poem because it sends a strong message. Now here the character radiates so much hope and courage and it stays consistant throughout. I loved here every detailyou say bbecause it really tells a great story well. This character has had a terrible past and couldn't fight through that and now they are realizing that life is so much more than they expected. Memories are hard when you are doing nothing but remembering the hard times. Overall this is a great poem it radiates hope and the message to move on no mattsr what. It takes time to heal but once you can ilife will be so much better.