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Once upon a time
We were bold and defiant
Youth convinced us of fair and just
Until one more birthday
Brought endless questions
Tangled up our confidence
Elders with instruction
Well-meaning of course
A momentary unkindness
A measure of cruelty
You stood in the way of another’s arrow
Unintended but damage done
Take a moment at the mirror
Recall the boldness of you
Mend the wound
Love deeply and recklessly
You first
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"Love deeply and recklessly"
Is a powerful command at the end of this.
I feel a lot of frustration at the world, here.
I really like the ending, Rena. It illustrates perfectly how the trials and experiences of life inevitably make us a little cagey, even when we try to give ourselves completely..
'Love deeply and recklessly.
You first.'