It’s strange sometimes
The distance, space
Around us
How it gives way
As we all move
In different directions
Here and there
Back and forth
But always within
The confines
Of what we know
Do we dare
Break these lines
Step out
Into something
We may not
Understand
To taste
A life free
Of this need
For structure
Expectations
Conformity
Yes!!!!!
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Thank you for reading.
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Beautifully written and said. 😊
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I appreciate that, thank you.
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I believe the few who dare, are the greats.
Brilliant poem!😁
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Thank you very much.
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I say there’s hope.
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I agree. There always is.
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To me, the only way to do this is to give yourself up to a Higher Power, even if you can’t see it. Without doing this any time we try to do what you’re proposing, we are still us, our egos, our pasts and trajectories, our likes and fears. It’s like a losing yourself (for God) to find it kind of thing.
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Thank you very much for this comment. You’ve given me something to think about and that is always appreciated.
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I hate being preachy. I know how crazy and even foolish faith sounds. But again, once we leave our boundaries…
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I didn’t think your comment came across as preachy at all. I appreciate the feedback.
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Letting go, walking away and moving forward are impossibly hard things to do. Doing the right thing is hard, staying put is easy, possibly more painful though. Another terrific poem, they’re all terrific, Stories! Have a good evening. ~ Mia
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It is hard to not lose ourself to what we know/comfort. And it certainly is easy to stay put and let things pass us by. Thank you.
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You’re most welcome.
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This was poignant! I like when poems linger in the mind’s eye.
Good stuff!
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Thank you, I appreciate that!
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Yes! Beautiful
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Thank you!
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Brilliant and inspiring – loved this poem :O) x
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I appreciate that, thank you.
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beautiful
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Thank you.
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Amazing piece.
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Thank you.
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Got me thinking lots about life.
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That’s totally what I think about sometime.
Amazing post as always!!
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Thank you.
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Good message!
How different we all are, and yet how we all conform to varying degrees for fear of being rejected.
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Thank you.
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Excellent thought. We go in so many directions and yet stay confined without daring to go beyond or in a different direction. Reminds me of my tree post when I saw the various branches going in so many directions, daring to stretch themselves beyond. Thanks.
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Thank you for reading and leaving such an insightful comment.
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My pleasure. Thanks.
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Conformity chokes me; creativity is my air. I understand and feel this one. A nicely-penned reminder of what may lay on the other side of the lines.
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Thank you. I feel the same way. Nothing against the people who exist within and are fine with that, it’s just not for me.
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Hi,
How are you?
~ My thoughts
Go fourth on a new epic adventure, discover what is yet to be found Cheers! 🐰
Thank you for sharing the post,
Vye
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Thank you for reading and commenting!
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Love how the words take you out- but bring you back in ( reality ) –
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I appreciate that. Thank you for taking the time to read my work.
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Refreshing to read real – , thank you
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This is what geniuses know, thank you for the writing this poem❤️
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And thank you for reading it.
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I liked the gentle reminder to be an original/true self
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We are kinda creature of habits…
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I know I am.
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This speaks true to many of us…we are afraid of going out beyond our comfort zone..
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💙💙 wonderful as always!
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Thank you.
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Another characteristic stunner, River. It’s all about a leap of faith, and I’m all for that. Otherwise, you’ll always be looking over your shoulder and wondering, what if? The brave will discover what waits beyond. Great stuff, as always. 🙂
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Thanks, Alli.
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sometimes we stumble
sometimes we fall forward
it’s tricky the dance of life…✌
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That it is. Thank you for reading.
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Well written! A life free from the needs… Maybe something we all desire but dare not take the step.
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Thank you, Tisha!
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You’re most welcome!
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Beautifully written 💗
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Thank you!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks for the reblog.
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Excellent!
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Thank you.
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This is beautiful. Love the question raised.
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Thank you very much.
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Conformity can be comfortable, not perfect but a relaxed piece of mind… the mere fact of not knowing what’s behind a closed door… or down that winding road can literally cause a panic attack for some. I believe that’s why some folks need to be made uncomfortable to grow.Some see the glass half empty, some see it half full. Destiny will intervene… wonderful poem by the way.
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Thank you for reading and for the thoughtful comment, Monica.
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I like this !!
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Thank you!
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Well written 🙂
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Thank you!
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Do we? That is the question.
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Oh, my! Brilliant!
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Thank you!
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My pleasure!
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This poem is so beautiful. Was it written in response or inspired by covid 19? I ask, because it touches on themes of space and freedom. -Jill
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Thank you very much for reading. No, this was written quite some time ago.
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Isn’t it funny how something written about one thing ends up having meaning for a completely different circumstance. It is a lovely poem.
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That’s true. For some people, isolation has been a life-long reality. It’s interesting to now see it as a shared experience.
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“Every shipwrecked soul knows what it is to live without intimacy.” -U2 song Every Breaking Wave.
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Reblogged this on Women Who Think Too Much by Jeanne Marie and commented:
I love these words…
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Thanks for the reblog.
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My pleasure…
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generally., no, we don’t.
fine job,
gray
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Thank you.
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The conforming one is particularly tricky at the moment, especially as our freedom to do what we choose has been severely impaired. I guess, at some point, we have to weigh up the risks. I see in your comments that you wrote this some time ago, before this crazy situation began. It’s great when writing has lots of layers of meaning. 🙂
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Thanks. Yeah, they always seem to want us to conform in one way or another.
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Great verse my friend! Happy Holidays to you
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Thank you. Happy Holidays to you, too.
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