Freedom At Last by tawk at All poetry

No longer a prisoner
within the depths of my mind
Chains broken, tossed
demons left in the past

Night terrors replaced with
peaceful, serene slumber
Never to look over my shoulder
in fear and desperation again

Learning to forgive myself
and knowing it was not my fault
Embracing, cleansing, releasing
finding all the love inside

Freedom at last

Author notes

prompt, 60 words or less

LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL

58 words

If anyone knows who the author of above picture is please let me know so that I can give them credit, thanks.

A contest entry

GOLD Takes It Again... by Sandra R Reynolds. 1000 points, ended September 20, 11 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

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AngelBellerose
October 7

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was never your fault dear one.. for i know your plight.. God has held your heart .. glad the chains are broken I pray the sleep has come.. Hugs always Angel♥
Manda Kathryn
September 26

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Hood-Wink!
Congratulations on the Bronze

What an inspiring, soulful poem; I was drawn in with the words then focused on the picture for a moment - it certainly comes alive with your words

♥
Stay safe
~Manda
apologies on the late hood-wink!
Desire
September 25

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Hoodwinked!!
Sorry I am late Beautiful and normally I read more than one when I make my rounds This is one Gorgeous piece You have penned and so Inspiring~
Swelled the eyes also touched deep to the core
Love the Image that You used to accompany~ Just Love it!!!!
The prompt so fitting for what You wrote~
Brilliant!!

You have also been Hoodwinked by The Poetic Bandits Sweet Soull!!
Always a Pleasure reading Your work
Congratulations on Your shiny!
-throws confetti-
Woot~

Thank You for sharing Your Voice
Best wishes in all You do
with love & light~ Desire~*~
Kathleen a Nazarene
September 24

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Hood-Wink!
Wow....what a magnificent write. Congrats on the Bronze, it is worthy. There's nothing so grand a write as one of victory & healing. Bravo! Fitting last 3 words. Yippee!
Haiku-bless-you
September 24

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HOODWINKED !
Theresa,

This is a wonderful poem of hope and renewal, letting go of the past , being able to live a more joyful life leaving the baggage behind. I pray that this is true for you and that you can find more joy and peace in your life dear friend. Good encouraging poem, Write on my friend! Congrats on the trophy .

You have been Hoodwinked today by the Poetic Bandits because WE CARE!

Brother Dennis
judmc
September 24

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HOODWINKED ! ! !
A message of hope and self forgiveness through love to freedom nicely expressed
through some good imagery. Write on......George......
debilynn
September 23

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hood~winked!!!
a beautiful write filled with deep meaning, vivid imagery. able to take this as a personal write giving it more meaning to reader.. can feel those chains breaking as one reads this. thank you for sharing your fabulous talent with us. congrats on the bronze trophy. keep writing poet! i love reading your words. God bless you always
SamanthaSam
September 23

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Hoodwinked
God always forgives us but I have always heard it is the hardest to forgive ourselves. When we can let that go, we are truly free of guilt. I love this poem. It says a lot to me. Congrats on being hit by the bandits.
Sam I Am
Sandra R Reynolds
September 20
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Very beautiful imagery. Thank you for your entry.
condor
September 19

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This was a really nice write and one that shows a lot of emotion in the words. Everyone needs to be able to forgive themselves before they can live and find the beauty in life that surrounds them. it isn't so hard. You live with yourself a lot longer than anyone else.
WaterChild Reborn
September 19

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"Learning to forgive myself
and knowing it was not my fault"

So true and yet so difficult. This is such a powerful, moving piece.
Fritz O skennick
September 8

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Impressive work...
I don't think I've seen you do freeverse before so this was an extra treat too...
Strong, inspiring narrative that traverses the darkness to walk in the light with wonderful imagery & great use of language that flows beautifully...
Keep up the good work...
Well done!!!
Little Finn
September 7

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As I read this my mind began to wonder within the pits of my imagination where finally at the end there came a single empty room of light and it was there that Peace dwelled also
rbruce
September 6

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A lovely poem with a lovely message to us all. forgive yourself. Thank you.
sleepinglion
September 6

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Beautiful words for a wonderful picture, - ''learning to forgive myself''. That is the great achievement.
regards david