Commit doubting
Unaware of agendas,
inferiority driven
tainted by dependency
Seeking familiarity –
anxiety in togetherness –
a stranger to pridefulness
Shouldn’t love be comfortable
at least, at the outset?
I am spontaneous,
I tell myself,
rely on Fate’s presence
no need to discern
Might as well send out an invite:
This heart is unlocked;
abuse welcome here!
(Image my creation)
I love the image, and the chagrined thought.
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Thank you
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It’s very hard to rescind that invite. I love the image. It pairs perfctly with the poem.
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*perfectly
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Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Abuse welcome here!!!! I felt that!
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Could it be that as women, we were almost set up for it? thanks.
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Relatable. So easy for people to take one for granted. Beautiful poem.
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Thank you, Kritka.
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My pleasure 🙂
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A powerful poem, VJ.
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Thank you!
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Ohhh. Powerful. Anxiety and togetherness. I felt that. Thank you for making me pause and think. 💕
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Oh yes, you would have understood that anxiousness with Sue. Never knowing what will happen next. Thanks.
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I love that you know that. Yes…sending hugs to you. 🥰❤️🥰
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🤗
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Great poem and art, VJ.. Sad that we can’t just love, but this world is like that. Maybe we are moving towards something different (as a collective)?
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I hope so, Susan. Watching my children grow up, I am aware of how much smarter they are than me. It gives me hope.
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I read the poem and paused at the image. A heart going out on a limb. We risk in love. Beautiful art, VJ.
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Thank you!
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I don’t know whether to be happy or sad about that invite. Both, maybe.
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Lol. A bit of self-castigation. Don’t worry…I’ve recovered.
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Like the poem, love the image!
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Thank you!
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You make me wonder if I’m radiating this vibe, even now. You have put it into relatable language.
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Well, it took me much trial and error to figure it out Eilene. Thanks.
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So hard to allow yourself to be vulnerable and not get hurt.
I love the delicacy in the art. (K)
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Thanks K.
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A fantastic poem – powerful as so many of your poems are…and I love the painting..
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Thank you!
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You words make me laugh that last line… I must know well.. 🥺
Great image, VJ❣️
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Thanks Cindy. We’ve got nothing if we can’t laugh at ourselves.
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You’re soooo right about that, VJ💕😹
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I understand every word! The painting is stunning. You should have enough work for an exhibition?
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Thanks. I am overloaded with art, lol.
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Contact a galley.
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All the more reason to discern. Interesting poem, great painting. Keep processing. 😊
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Thanks Mary
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A stark warning
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Yes. Thank you, Derrick
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Very moving last lines VJ. Hugs
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Thanks Sadje
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You’re very welcome
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