Bent –
life’s tribulations weighty
do not confuse this folding
with weakness, I am
worn –
tested resilience
nourishes creativity
I am muse rich,
alive –
alone my story
an illustration,
my life art.
Bent, Worn, Alive
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One Woman's Quest 
for it is the beauty of the resolve at he end of each verse.
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Thanks!
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I love that phrase “muse rich”. What an optimistic phrase.
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Thanks LuAnne. It was muse-inspired too.
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This was my favorite line: “do not confuse this folding / with weakness.” “Folding” was just the right word to use here.
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Thanks Liz. I like that term too.
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I love this piece, V.J.!
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Thanks Eugenia!
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Most welcome!
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A beautiful poem and sentiment.
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Thank so much!
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Wonderful – the image does indeed appear “muse rich” !
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Thank you, Jazz. Spotted this lone, very unique tree and that sparked it all.
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Thanks for sharing the inspiration! That always adds a richness to the reading experience.
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Loved this!
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Thanks!
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You’re welcome!
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Adore this piece V.J. …. you could have have been writing for me……
“worn –
tested resilience
nourishes creativity
I am muse rich,”……………..
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Thanks Ivor – I can see that in you.
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alone my life story…
but not alone completely
🙂
no, not alone at all –
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Never really alone. Thanks.
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So true, thank you for the reminder.
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🙂
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Lovely
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Thank you!
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Good one 👍
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Loved this!
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Thank you!
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