The Message

I BATTLE AGAINST WHAT I’VE BEEN TAUGHT WITH EVERYTHING I KNOW IS RIGHT I GO ON TRYING TO KEEP MY SANITY THEY NAME ME A REBEL YOUNG, FREE, AND ALIVE A SPIRIT ON FIRE TRYING NOT TO TURN COLD… HARDENED THEY WANT ME TO BE LIKE THEM THE SAME BATTLES NEVER WON THEY WANT ME TO FIGHT THEIR CAUSE… CONFUSED I KNOW WHAT THEY WANT FOR ME YET I KNOW WHAT I BELIEVE… SLOW DEATH IF I KEEP MY BELIEFS THEY DRIVE ME OUT IF I FIGHT FOR THEM MY SPIRIT DIES CRYING… ONE LONELY CHILD

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Fj Thomas

Date: 1/10/2023 10:53:00 PM

This is indeed a tough place to be. But truth is truth; if you have found it, do not let go of it. It has been a long time, how are you over there Chris?

Chris Hagy
Date: 1/15/2023 6:17:00 PM

This is an old write for me and thankfully age has gotten me past these feelings...doing ok, thanks for asking...just dealing with some serious health issues and working on a second book...have a wonderful day Chris

Vickie Hurtt - Thayer

Date: 3/29/2019 10:49:00 AM

This inspired me Chris. I have written several books and they all stem from my childhood experiences...I can relate to this. Vickie

Chris Hagy
Date: 4/1/2019 4:02:00 PM

I'm so glad this inspired you Vickie :) ...yes some of us have some unbelievable childhood experiences... C.H.

Paul Callus

Date: 10/16/2018 1:33:00 PM

Back again, Chris...yes I have been reading your book, though I've got some more to read. But what I have read so far already merits a 5star recommendation:) Warm regards // paul

Chris Hagy
Date: 10/16/2018 9:22:00 PM

Wow! Thanks so much Paul :) A 5 star revue means so much more coming from another talented writer! Tickled too that you would want my signature :) ...if I ever make it to Malta :0 ...have a great day :) C.H.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/16/2018 1:35:00 PM

...the only thing missing is the author's signature and accompanying message:)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/12/2018 6:48:00 AM

Powerful message..be yourself, always! Very meaningful depiction, Chris.

Chris Hagy
Date: 10/14/2018 8:52:00 PM

Thanks again Vijay :) Your words are always so encouraging... have a wonderful day :) C.H.

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/9/2018 4:33:00 PM

Excellent poetry, powerful and inspirational..

Chris Hagy
Date: 10/10/2018 8:22:00 PM

Thanks for stopping in and leaving such a wonderful comment Harry :)...have a great day :) C.H.

Paul Callus

Date: 10/9/2018 6:27:00 AM

In one single poem you outline the problems which you had to face in your teens, Chris. Good thing you had blind faith in yourself! The Private Wars is a book which I would strongly suggest to Soupers to read. ~ Regards // paul

Chris Hagy
Date: 10/10/2018 8:21:00 PM

Thanks so much Paul :) I always hope you visit, and thanks so much for the encouragement and the book review :)...curious now if you have read it... have a great day :) C.H.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/8/2018 10:42:00 AM

That was a great write from your teenage years!

Chris Hagy
Date: 10/10/2018 8:17:00 PM

Thanks for always visiting my writes Andrea :) You are a great encouragement :) C.H.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/8/2018 6:50:00 AM

Your message comes through loud and clear..well done, Chris.

Chris Hagy
Date: 10/10/2018 8:11:00 PM

Thanks so much for your time Vijay...I always appreciate your visits and lovely words :) C.H.