Teach me reverence
am losing ground
children adulting
mothering in a void
Teach me acceptance
disability’s waters flood
I’m in the margins
an afterthought
I concede life changes
release control – passion
begs an outlet; I am worn
but I am open. Teach me.
(Image mine)
O how we yearn for Identity in the shifting moments of our lives.
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Yes. Well said. Thanks.
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Powerful lines.
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Profound poem.
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Thank you!
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So relatable and heartfelt!
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Thanks Eugi.
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My pleasure, VJ!
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Just beautiful… The sincerity of your poem is overwhelming β€
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Bless you for your kind words.
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Teach me…not easy to learn or be taught as we age. Beautiful expression of acceptance and submission.
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Thank you!
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You are welcome.
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This poem is so relatable and honest. The first stanza spoke to me. π
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Thanks so much Michele!
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Wow…. gave me the connection tingles. So beautifully written. The second stanza especially, the soft rhyme there… I love your way of structuring, neat and clean.
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Thanks Lia. Glad you could connect.
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These words; ” I am worn but I am open. Teach me.” What a beautiful surrender into the divinity of humbleness! You set a great example for us all to follow! π β€
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Thanks Deborah. “Surrender” is the word.
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β€ !
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Teach me reverence… profound thought.
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Thank you.
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My pleasure π
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This is a stunning poem, V.J. I love the rhythm, the fluid form. I think my favorite line is “I am worn/
but I am open. Teach me”. I, too, want to be open to the lessons of the universe. You made me smile in the midst of sadness. Thank you.
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Your words me a lot to me LuAnne. I am trying to find some light in this time, not willing to give up on life.
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The last verse…ahhh i love it
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Thanks Mich!
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Reblogged this on Disablities & Mental Health Issues.
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Thank you for sharing.
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Amazing ππππππ
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Thank you so much!
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My pleasure β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπ€
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I particularly like the movement of this poem. I could see it as a MΓΆbius strip, with how it begins and ends with “teach me.”
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Thanks Liz. Interesting observation. Life orients that way sometimes.
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That’s been my experience, yes.
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