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Bouncing Back

An ode to reformation

By Joe PattersonPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read
Top Story - September 2024
Bouncing Back
Photo by Ash Edmonds on Unsplash

Covered in dirt laying down in the trenches.

Mice and roaches crawling away by mere inches.

Finally able to move while surrounded by the crud.

Now it’s time to rise up out of the mud. Was manipulated before and found a trap.

But now I’m Spaulding on the concrete bouncing back.

No time left for any toxic attachments. I’ve grown up and lost those attachments.

I’m signing a new lease on life. With a new found peace on life. No more strife.

I’m aware the price of peace won’t come easy.

But it’s a price I’m willing to pay everyday if need be.

Things have never been more clear, no time for confusion.

Save the guilt trips for those who ride with delusion.

I’m starting over mentally sober without an ounce of crap.

New day and a new way for me I’m bouncing back.

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About the Creator

Joe Patterson

Hi I'm Joe Patterson. I am a writer at heart who is a big geek for film, music, and literature, which have all inspired me to be a writer. I rap, write stories both short and long, and I'm also aspiring to be an author and a filmmaker.

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Outstanding

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  1. Compelling and original writing

    Creative use of language & vocab

  2. Excellent storytelling

    Original narrative & well developed characters

  3. Eye opening

    Niche topic & fresh perspectives

  1. Heartfelt and relatable

    The story invoked strong personal emotions

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  • LucilleEliaabout a year ago

    Great work!

  • ᔕᗩᗰ ᕼᗩᖇTYabout a year ago

    Very inspiring!!!!!

  • Jason “Jay” Benskinabout a year ago

    Awesome work, congrats on TS

  • Silver Dauxabout a year ago

    I loved the rhythm of this poem. Wonderful job and great image too! Congrats on the Top Story!

  • Emma Kate Geeabout a year ago

    This reads like a rap! Fantastic cadence. Great work, Joe!

  • Karan w. about a year ago

    👏 congratulations🎉🥳🎉🎉

  • Cindy Calderabout a year ago

    Ever on.....well done. Congratulations on the Top Story, too.

  • The Dani Writerabout a year ago

    Feel you on that tip Joe! Well done on achieving another top story!

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    Nicely done! Congrats on the TS.

  • ReadShakurrabout a year ago

    Big up and bounce back more stronger

  • Pamela Williamsabout a year ago

    Congratulations on your TS! Great piece

  • Babs Iversonabout a year ago

    Congratulations on Top Story!!!🥰🥰🥰

  • Julia Schulzabout a year ago

    Keep going, Joe!

  • Mariann Carrollabout a year ago

    Very inspiring piece 👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • Babs Iversonabout a year ago

    Spectacular inspirational poem!!! Loving it!!!❤️❤️💕

  • Tiffany Gordonabout a year ago

    Super Duper Flyy & Powerful! Well done Joe!! 💪🏾

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