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..
I love how this captures the fragility of confidence as we age, Rena, yet still beautifully reminds us that healing and reclaiming boldness remain within reach. The last lines really give me the sense of reclaiming oneself with grace and vulnerability. Well done!
Most welcome @rena thank you for your beautiful poetry. It brought to mind that song, which is one of my favorites. We all become jaded and lose ourselves (we all die young) because of the way western society is structured. We have to fight that and stay human 💚
"Love deeply and recklessly"
Is a powerful command at the end of this.
I feel a lot of frustration at the world, here.
Thank you, David!
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.'
Thank you so much, Martin 🌻 In this case I was offering the reader the opportunity to love themselves first :)
Thanks for telling me. I actually misunderstood that. But I don't mind getting things wrong - especially in a supportive community like this one.
Not at all "wrong" since the meaning could certainly go both ways 🌻
So Beautiful🌈
Thank you, Mr. Ma 🌻
All. Of. This.
Thank you so much, Sydney! 🌻 Hope things are settling nicely in your world!
I love how this captures the fragility of confidence as we age, Rena, yet still beautifully reminds us that healing and reclaiming boldness remain within reach. The last lines really give me the sense of reclaiming oneself with grace and vulnerability. Well done!
Thank you, Jaap!!
"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"
Beautifully said. Thank you for sharing your work today.
Thank you so much, Mary, and thank you for sharing it 🌻
My pleasure!
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortunes. Hard to live a life pierced with pains believed to be true let alone love.
Thank you, Richard! Truth 🌻 We navigate exciting and treacherous terrain :)
Love this 🩵
Thank you, Grace :)
you got me with this one
Thank you so much, Amanda!!
Steel Dragon - We All Die Young - Full Song
https://youtu.be/R-WqWaZxXSo
Thank you, Carina 🌻 You give the best gifts :)
Most welcome @rena thank you for your beautiful poetry. It brought to mind that song, which is one of my favorites. We all become jaded and lose ourselves (we all die young) because of the way western society is structured. We have to fight that and stay human 💚
❤
Thank you, Hazel!
Yes, Racine. I leave them to their own devices 🌻