Happenstance welcome,
dreamer that I am
Loyal to memories
and committed to progress
Professional ambitions unrequited,
I seek new avenues…
Failure a nag
provokes hesitation
Let me be!
I am independent!
This path is unique
and while I dwell
in contemplation of what ifs
I recognize my challenges,
the unreliability of illness,
expect no encores
Easier to focus
on what I can master
today.
(Watercolour mine)
“Loyal to memories” – like this a bunch and of course the painting!
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Lovely painting and lines.
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I like this poem, and I think the form works well for it. I am also intrigued when poets write about their illnesses in their poems. We all ought to do it more often.
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Thanks Luanne. It certainly gives the poem context when I insert my lived experience. At least, I hope so.
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Yes, it does. You are right!
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Your poem is amazing and love love the painting.
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Thank you so much
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You’re welcome!
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💜💛
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I love the positivity in the poem and the accompanying painting VJ!
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Thanks, Heather
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You’re welcome.
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“Happenstance welcome”…gosh I love that opening. Thank you, VJ. 💕
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Thanks, Victoria
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I love how your painting has photographic bokeh!
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Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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I second what Sadje said!
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Thanks!
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A beautiful painting and an inspiring poem
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Thank you, Sadje
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You’re always welcome
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Stellar
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Thanks you, Ray
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