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Let Go of the Past

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Let Go of the Past
Let Go of the Past

 

We all do a balancing act between honoring our past – or losing ourselves in it. Some of us (I do this more than I should) dwell on the mistakes of years gone by. In reality, what one should do is focus on the present, and forgive ourselves for what we did or how we acted way back when. Maybe to heal, we need to just let go of the past.

If you are like me, sometimes the hardest thing is letting go. It could be a dream, a feeling of resentment, jealousy, or a relationship. Even though we are so traumatized by the event, we should learn to really just let it go. We sometimes get caught in a merry-go-round clinging to what was. So, if you’re struggling right now, here are some words that might help you let it go.
Let Go of the Past
Forgiving means you have to let go of the past,
Remember how or why your life’s dice were cast.
What happened in your past, for reasons unknown,
Let the cards fall where they may, let your story be shown.
You cannot change bygones, no matter how hard you try,
They still will be there in the past, no matter how hard you cry.
Use the failed lessons of the days of long ago,
To aid in your present conflicts to lessen the blow.
Your past has no power over tomorrow or today,
Don’t let the mistakes of yesterday get in your way.
Don’t let the thoughts you conquered long ago,
Invade your present and be a forever relentless foe.
What done is done, and the past should stay in the past,
All the blunders you made back then, you can outlast.
Use hurtful memories; don’t allow the memories to use you,
Doing that, today and the future will have a different view.
Let your failures of yesterday explain how you got here,
Use those memories to make today and tomorrow more clear.
Don’t let sorrows dictate to you, and use what you have been given,
Live not for the past, but for today. Get up, get out, and start living.
Forgiving means you have to let go of the past,
Remember how or why your life’s dice were cast.
Kurt James © 2023
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Born beneath the snow-capped peaks of the Colorado Rockies, Kurt James grew up surrounded by stories of ghost towns, outlaws, and frontier legends. Years in South Dakota and deep family roots in western Kansas gave him a lasting love for open skies and the rugged soul of the American West. A poet and novelist, Kurt writes Western fiction and historical adventure with grit, realism, and heart. His work has been featured by the Denver Post, PM Magazine, and 9NEWS, and praised for capturing the spirit of the Old West in vivid, cinematic detail. Author of more than twenty books, Kurt’s acclaimed Rocky Mountain Series brings the frontier to life through powerful storytelling and unforgettable landscapes. His upcoming novels—Reifschneider Stagecoach Detective and Winter of the Wolf Moon—continue that legacy. Kurt James is a proud member of the Western Writers of America.

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10 thoughts on “Let Go of the Past”

  • John Hansen
    January 28, 2023 at 4:09 AM
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    There is a wonderful message and advice in your words, Kurt. A good reminder to learn from and let go of the past.

  • Paul Neglia
    January 28, 2023 at 9:18 AM
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    Kurt this is just excellent. Flow and cadence are almost perfect. The message is spot on. Nice work

  • Ann
    January 28, 2023 at 9:52 AM
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    Great poem, Kurt. I especially like ‘Let your failures of yesterday explain how you got here’. I am guilty of dwelling on the past, one part of it in particular. I know you’re right but the difficulty is when it has affected others, loved ones. Your philosophy still stands and I will try to remember it more often.
    Thank you!

    Ann

  • Kurt JamesPost author
    January 30, 2023 at 2:02 PM
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    Thank you, Ann, I think all of us as we grow older have a tendency to dwell in the past more than we should… Thanks for stopping by my campfire and leaving a wonderful compliment. Much appreciated.

    • Kurt JamesPost author
      February 2, 2023 at 8:08 PM
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      Thanks for stopping by my campfire Jamie and commenting on this piece. It is a couple of life lessons that I have to keep reminding myself about…

  • Phyllis Doyle Burns
    February 5, 2023 at 12:04 PM
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    Kurt, I read your poem, each word hitting home and tugging at my heartstrings with certain memories that are hard to let go of. Then I read it all again, slowly, and felt a tinge of healing start to grow deep within me. I am looking now at myself as the one who needs the forgiveness. Thank you for spiritually being there for me, my friend. Well done. Well done indeed.

    • Kurt JamesPost author
      February 7, 2023 at 4:24 PM
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      Thank you for stopping by Phyllis, always look forward to your comments. Makes my heart sing that you find meaning and the spirit of this piece as I intended it to be.

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