So Much Has Changed

Over the years so much has changed

I thank God he broke those chains

I remember my daddy died when I was two

Growing up my friends were very few 

To say I was angry would be an understatement

Since my bitter hatred was so blatant 

When my step-dad came in he said I wasn't good enough

I wish to this day it all been a bluff

Although he may have never hurt me physically 

He sure hurt me in every other way possibly 

At school I was bullied to no end 

Till I took matters into my own hands 

Over the years so much has changed

I thank God he broke those chains

The whole time I only grew more bitter 

As my walls continued to grow thicker 

I still remember the fight on the playground 

Those days I wasn't afraid to beat anyone down 

Eventually I got caught up in pornography

I objectified women without any apology

I started cursing like a sailor 

As all my actions I refused to tailor

Over the years so much has changed

I thank God he broke those chains

Then drinking energy drinks became my addiction 

Drank three to six a day like it was a religion 

Everyone said they'd kill me 

But I didn't care what happened to me 

Those days I'd say the world could go to hell 

Because I was already in hell as far as I could tell 

I still remember all the times I took that knife

Dug it into my skin as I contemplated taking my life

Then finally at the end of it all 

God saved me from my fall

He showed me the love of his Son

How for me He shed his own blood

He said he wanted to give me his love and joy

And unlike everyone else this wasn't a ploy

Now everything has changed

I thank God he broke those chains

Because now I can smile 

As he gives me strength to walk the extra mile

Now when life delivers its painful blows 

My God helps me stand in the highs and lows

Don't get me wrong, I'm not perfect 

There are still times his love I fail to project

Sometimes I still get bitter

Because I'm still a sinner

But every day I have hope

Because He helps me cope

And I know I'm forgiven 

Because Jesus Christ is risen

Reviews

[Riley Justine]

I love how you witness through all your poems it is so inspiring. You're simply amazing at spreading the saving Word of God through your talents as it says we should in the Bible. Really nice flow to this one as well. I enjoy reading your poetry so much :)

[Dannyisawriter]

Thanks so much for all the reviews! It means a lot to me when you say they're inspiring :)

[Riley Justine]

Honestly, it's my pleasure. Sorry for not being active for almost a month though! I just started up a blog and have had a lot of other things going on. I was so happy when I went on today and saw I had quite a few read requests from you :)

[Dannyisawriter]

Good luck with your blog ;)

[MomzillaNC]

Very meaningful and emotive.

NOTES: I think the rhyme might actually detract from this one. The themes are so important, that the rhymes often seem to trivialize the content.

[Cool Girl]

Wow, this is obviously my favorite poem of yours! It flows nicely and the message it sends is very emotional ad meaningful. I love the passion! Great job!

[Dannyisawriter]

Thanks so much!!! I appreciate your review :)

[Cool Girl]

You are very welcome!

[DoormanDan]

This is my favorite poem of yours! It flow great, delivers a very strong message, and I could easily imagine this having music with it! On a scale of 1-10, I give this poem you've written and 11.5! :)

[Dannyisawriter]

Thanks a bunch for reviewing it and obviosuly thanks for reading it!!!!!! To be completely honest it wasn't the easiest to write because I put stuff in it that I've never really talked to anyone about before LOL :)

[DoormanDan]

well, its good to let things out! :)