Untied to what caused me
To go beyond what I believed,
Past what I stood for
Lost sight for the trees.
I hurt you, but you caused pain first.
You lead me towards evil opportunity,
In the end, I was who I wasn’t,
You knew better, yet allowed me.
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
Exceptional, Audrey!!
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Thrilled! I appreciate you saying so, Poetess.
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I so adore those who speak truth
Unblushing… while bearing the naked soul…
Unafraid… to stand in the rain with one’s self…
Beautiful Audrey Dawn
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One day I will stand in the rain…
Thank you for being near enough to understand me, Michael. Your words comfort me. Always have.
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I was born in Colorado Springs. A long time ago .
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At least it wasn’t a long long long time ago. 😉 Colorado Springs I’ve been to once. For the shopping. *gasp*
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xo
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♡
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Betrayed by the ones who are supposed to love us. Sadly, it happens all the time. Hope you are healing, Audrey.
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I am focused on work and the day to day stuff. Keeps me open to healing. Tough days, yes, but don’t we all have them? This poem is one had I shared it too soon, would have probably hurt me further. I think releasing it now (years later) has helped with closure. Thanks for asking..checking on me. ♡
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Eek. I sense this isn’t fiction Audrey…
❤
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*closes skirt around her legs* Too much reality, maybe. ;)The past is the past, my sweet friend. ❤ I appreciate your support.
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A mentor has a big responsibility to be truthful and honest on capability. Nice job, Audrey.
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Yes, I agree. I’ve been both mentor and student. A level of maturity is required for both. Thank you, John
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“…In the end, I was who I wasn’t,
You knew better, yet allowed me.”
So profound, Aud.
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It feels so nice to receive such a positive reaction, Hemm. The support I receive allows me to write willingly and it feels great. Thank you..
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How easy it is to lose sight for the trees! Easy, too, to become a stranger to ourselves, right?!
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Happens to us all at some point, I believe. The beauty is coming back and meeting ourselves again. ♡ Thank you for your comment, Debbie.
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This is beautiful and poignant Audrey.
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*bowing* It means a lot to know so, Hollie. Thank you ♡
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🙂
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Brilliant!!!! And beautiful photograph!!!! I feel like I have been there.
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I’m thrilled! Touched by your reaction, my friend. So good to have you stop in. This is a clearing in Colorado, one my family has hiked to for generations. I love being there. I do hope you have also enjoyed its beauty. ♡
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I have. It looks like a place I used to take the dogs right outside of Cripple Creek. Lives right outside of Manitou Springs. Loved it up there.
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This clearing is up and on the way to Jasper Lake. The trail begins near a small town called Eldora, CO. My families memories here go back generations. And not far from Cripple Creek, actually…small world, if indeed you’ve been!!!
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I have been, many many times, not too far from Colorado Springs.
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No kidding! Love knowing this! Most of my photos come from years of traveling there. My grandmother’s family is from Boulder. Her father was a doctor who volunteered when he could to make that area passable. Nederland and Eldora are second homes to us.
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I was stationed at the Air Force Academy for 4 years. Did lots of exploring with my dogs in tow. Had the best time there.
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