To stroll amongst giants –straight-backed arrowswhose green bows aim skyward,a directional pull so upliftingthat earthly matters diminish –this is contentment. (Image my own.)
There are shores that remainever-etched upon my heart –emotional tides that tugand carry me, currentsof past revelations – I remember drowningin the swells of lonelinessalways the outsider, the grainsof this sentimentalitystill shredding my adult soul. (Borrowed from my former Twitter page. Image my own)
I would befriend hesitation,take her shopping with me,invest the time, but impulseis my constant companion. Hesitation, born of sharedtrauma, labours over pain-filled decisions; my need ispalpable, throbbing, must suffocate it beneath layersof numbing fabric, weight;afraid to show myself, afraidthat she will find me, block any progress, or worse, makeme pay for these layers ofstolen moments; […]
Daunting and well written piece, VJ. I agree with Punam that we become our own prisoners.
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Yes. Thank you, Eugi
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Your words and images travel far though…(K)
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Sweet response, K
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You found the perfect photos to accompany your poignant poem, VJ.
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Thanks Tanja
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My pleasure.
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A haunting poem.
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Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Hi VJ, thanks so much for playing along 😀
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😊❤️
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We become our own prisoners. Well crafted, VJ.
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Thank you, Punam.
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I love how you melded realities of time passing, bravery and awareness of it all…thank you, VJ. 💕
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😊💕
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A profound poem VJ 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
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Thank you, Sadje
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You’re always welcome 💞
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