Gone are the days of history…
by Deborah A. Bowman
Gone are the days of yesteryear.
Gone are smiles, miles, tears and fears.
We of the present can learn from history.
Those of the future will fulfill our destiny.
The past comes alive as sins and wins are repeated.
Triumphs are heralded; Foes are defeated.
If only we could stop the challenges.
If only we could heighten the balances.
It makes me wonder as I ponder,
If all on earth have wandered
These paths before in yesteryear
And have returned with our hopes and fears.
History repeats itself,
But we remain ourselves
Through thick and thin, but in different skins.
Reacting the same way as we begin
Lifetimes in new bodies, when we are given
A chance to redeem our numerous sins
Or spread truth and love, strong and sage,
As we enter life in a future age.
Will I live again
Or is this the end?
Perhaps is this me in a previous life?
BowmanAuthor and Writer/Editor 
All redheads must be related. It is a DNA issue.
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I think many of us try to “live again” via our children. I know that as a parent, I want my kids to have opportunities I didn’t have, or make better choices than I did, or just simply to learn from my mistakes. But in the end I just want them to be happy and fulfilled.
Whether or not I existed I a previous life is something I can’t quite wrap my brain around, but it does make for interesting Sci-fi movies — the movies that take those “what if? ” questions and run with it.
Great poem. Very thought-provoking!
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You must have done something on target as a Parent.
Your adult son is a single Parent that takes care of himself and his child.
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This is the most wonderful complement you can give me, dear Sidney.
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That’s not an accurate statement. My adult son has no children. Unless there something you know that I don’t ☺
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Sorry, A, Sidney thought he was answering me, Deborah. I have an adult son who is a single father. I have a beautiful redheaded 15-year old granddaughter. Must have been a bit of a jolt for you. lol Sid is commenting on Facebook. I don’t think he has the WordPress blog order down quite yet. Hope we did not offend.
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Lol. OK.
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Thank you. Past lives/future lives … I guess I’m struggling with it because of an experience I had where it seemed I was someone else.
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I think I hear ‘Annie’ speaking here. ❤
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You’re right, Twin. I’m trying to work on her again.
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I can hear it! 🙂
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Learn to love without condition. Talk without bad intention & most of all, care for people without any expectation.
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Thank you, Imran Ali, growth through learning and seeking brings Eureka moments of grace, humility, and enlightenment.
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You are most welcome
Gratitude
Love &
Regards! ! !
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Absolutely beautiful! – Cezane
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Thank you, Caz
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Sorry, a typo. Cezanne and Michelle.
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