Frontier
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I don't want to look back,
as I don't want to see
what I am leaving behind
while I try to break free.
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I don't want to go back,
to the same crudity
that was part of my life
filled with impropriety.
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Now, I need to forget
what I was and was not;
after all, I realize
I may have just one shot.
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Now, I need to remember:
It's my choice where to steer;
I'll do my utmost
going across my frontier.
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About the Creator
Alex Torres
Started writing short stories back in 1988 at work, when I had an empty page to fill for the employee's internal magazine. Taking the pen again after a 30 year-long hiatus, exploring where it takes me this time.
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I've read a few of your poems tonight. I have enjoyed them all. Another observation I'll make after reading this one... I've seen writers who aren't crazy about using bold or italics. They are of a "let the words speak for themselves" mindset. But I also know a great many writers here on Vocal like making use of every 'tool' available. This is especially true with poetry. And I agree. I like everything from italics to headlines in the quote feature (so it's indented). I even use a lot of emojis. To Each Their Own. Just wanted to encourage you to stay with the style you excel at. I like how some lines, which are continuation of a sentence above-- no caps. Bold used for emphasis. And even your way of breaking apart stanzas is very cool. I chose this pen name so it's easy for me to break my poetry apart with bolts. I'm lazy. 🤷😂🤣 Good stuff, Sir. ⚡💙⚡