To escape a past is very tough to endure and to manage. The uplifting feeling of hope, rising above the ashes is very evident in this piece.. much admired.. You have an elegance in your pen.. and can share your feelings quite nicely, I like that within poems..

I like the similes . they're unique . you express your feelings well in this.

This is a very inspirational piece, we all make mistakes, we all have a past and although we cannot change it, we can learn from it... move on and don't repeat them, make it better... I really like this piece, well written.

Sorry double post