It’s not intentional
this accumulation
amounting to clutter
It”s inevitable, given
the emphasis on chasing
material happiness
Its impotency is ironic
all superfluous now
that health teeters
Weighs heavily
on my mental state
craving simplicity
The sentiment
we treasure beats
in heart’s memory
Objects age,
lose relevance
generationally
I let go of fear,
the guilt, find
blessed relief
New space inspires
openness, excitement
ensues – freedom.
(Image my own)
One Woman's Quest 
Marie Kondo your life!
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Lol! 😊
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🙂
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What an equally inspiring response! Thank you
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Health teeters,
while grinding teeth adorn cheaters,
aiding the symptom,
muting the cause.
Furthering this disillusionment,
our revolving cycle,
pain, release and prayers
Boundless we were once,
children embracing our futures,
tasting the sweetness of independence and adulthood.
This was such an inspiring piece VJ. Your work is so beautiful ❤️
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I really liked this one, VJ. I can so relate. What was I thinking when I was collecting all this stuff that no one wants now? That photo is just stunning. I wonder how you do that to your photos but I sure appreciate the sight.
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Thank you. A lot of cut and paste with this photo to create the effect.
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Your poem and image are wonderful. We need to let go of material things and emotional burdens.
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Nicely said, Anne. thank you
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understandable and relatable VJ! love it❣️
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Thanks dear Cindy!
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You’re so welcome, my friend!
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I love getting rid of clutter, however, my hubby tends to hang on to stuff forever, especially things from his family.
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Mine is the same. He did let go of some stuff after we moved several times and he realized my point.
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It’s a slow process! lol
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This poem speaks directly to me. I need that freedom from clutter, but as of yet, I haven’t been able to let go of the generational stuff.
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My husband struggles with that too, Liz. Thanks
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Beautiful and full of emotion! As someone who has been “right-sizing” your words sing to me.
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“right-sizing” – love that. Thanks
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I love this, words and image, and second your thoughts exactly. Get rid of all the ‘stuff’ – so freeing. 🙂
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Except the art stuff, lol. Thanks
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I love the feeling of finding freedom through removal of clutter, both in the physical, emotional, and mental sense! ❤
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Me too. Making room to breathe
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The generational thing is so true. The meaning of the objects get lost as we move farther away from the original owners. Yet, sometimes it is the stories that connect with those objects that we hold dear.
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For sure. The stories are really what attach us.
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I love how you write meaningful poems about everything things and experiences.
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Thanks Roberta
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Hi, VJ! This is a beautiful poem! ❤ ❤ big hugs!
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Thanks Carol Anne! You are sweet
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Aah clutter. I am encouraged about my own clutter by the freedom of your ending.
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Thanks Sarah. It’s amazing how the things we collect can weigh on us. We don’t know until we let go.
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So perfectly relatable, VJ. And the voice part is really nice. It’s fun to actually hear an author and all of the inflections. And I too loved the poetic way you stated this!
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Thank you
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Clutters complicates life, keeps you from being focused, and productive. Thanks for sharing this in such a poetic way.
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True. Thanks
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You’re welcome
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