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Many of us have things in our lives we would rather forget but we can't because SOMEONE thinks we should continue to live with the mess we made when we were too young to know better. God forgives, people don't. But since GOD forgives us we should forgive ourselves. It doesn't matter what others think of us and if they want to hold the past against you then you don't need those people in your life. What I'm trying to say here is that you cannot reach into the past and make it better. But the future is something we can still do something about, and it can be brght and happy if you will let it. Bury the past and rejoice in the future.

The Past Is Passed

There is so much you can let go of,
If you really want to try.
Stuff that only weighs you down,
That makes you want to cry.

Old regrets, self doubts and hurts,
That drag up pain and anger.
Toss them, ditch them, cast them away.
To self esteem they're a danger.

Worries about what could have, should have,
What-ifs and if-onlys,
Leave you filled up with regrets,
And feeling sad and lonely.

These things are somewhere in the past.
These things are done and over.
It's time to leave the past alone,
And look to days of clover.

Today make that decision.
The past is over, done.
Today, right now is fresh and new.
Look up, embrace the sun.

cheer upencouragingquatrain

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Daniel Turner

Date: 6/21/2023 4:30:00 PM

This is a great motivational poem, Judy. Sometimes the past just seems to keep poppin up. Really nice write:)

Judy Ball
Date: 7/25/2023 3:52:00 AM

Thank you so much Daniel. God Bless, JB

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/17/2023 10:55:00 AM

Judy, your words of wisdom ring true - the greatest act we can perform is to forgive ourselves and extend that same grace to others. This advice is one that ought to be heeded with utmost seriousness. Let us cast aside the weight of the past and future, focusing solely on the present moment.

Judy Ball
Date: 6/18/2023 10:43:00 PM

Thank you so much Lasaad. God Bless, JB

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 6/13/2023 1:15:00 PM

This poem is a fave for me Judy, it is filled with wisdom. I love the knowledge that God forgives, and sent us a Savior to carry our burdens by forgiving our sins. All one can do is accept His grace, repent of the past and try to leave it buried in the sea of forgiveness. It is important to forgive ourselves, as well as others. It is the present and the future that matters. This is a lovely poem Judy <3

Judy Ball
Date: 6/14/2023 12:45:00 PM

Thank you so much BJ. God Bless, JB

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/11/2023 8:55:00 AM

An advice one should heed. Forget the past and the future. It's today that counts.

Judy Ball
Date: 6/11/2023 10:47:00 AM

Thank you so much Victor. God Bless, JB

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/11/2023 5:21:00 AM

So true and well said, Judy: There is so much you can let go of, If you really want to try. Stuff that only weighs you down, That makes you want to cry...

Judy Ball
Date: 6/11/2023 10:44:00 AM

Thank you so much Vijay. God Bless, JB

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 6/10/2023 7:11:00 PM

Wise words Judy, the best thing we could ever do is forgive ourselves and others too… Belle

Judy Ball
Date: 6/11/2023 10:41:00 AM

Thank you so much Belle. God Bless, JB

John Loving Iii

Date: 6/10/2023 3:41:00 PM

The introduction more says "The past is Pissed" but this is a great lesson.

Judy Ball
Date: 6/11/2023 10:36:00 AM

Thanks so much John. God Bless, JB

Jan Allison

Date: 6/10/2023 12:19:00 PM

wise words indeed Judy, we cant change what happened in the past we can only look to the future. my mum was like a dog with a bone about things I did when I was a tiny child, but never positive about things i did in my life (my sister was the chosen one) until I stood on stage and recited some poems - then and only then she said she was proud of me! hugs jan xx

Judy Ball
Date: 6/11/2023 10:28:00 AM

Thank you so much Jan. I can identify with you. God Bless, JB

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 6/10/2023 12:03:00 PM

Lovely penning Judy, with nice imagery and expression. I love your final stanza and especially your final line which is really positive. Hope things are good with you, blessings always,Gordon

Judy Ball
Date: 6/11/2023 10:23:00 AM

Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB