I, critical of every word chosen
What sort of life is this,
I plead.
Creative soul, release this fear
Living on the edge of me.
Save these poems,
I’ve chosen to share
Don’t allow my retreat,
My eyes reverent and engaged.
Tell me, poet traversing,
Are these words healing you
Or me
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
Hmmm you are quite the mystic
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She lives within me.
Nice to see you, Sir
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Thank you my friend
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My pleasure, dear Mr. Cake
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Perhaps best when healing occurs for both writer and reader.
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Best, indeed. It’s just that I find it surreal when my words don’t seem like my own. Magical.
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The words that end up on paper/screen are never mine. They come into my mind, “gifts from the Musey Lady”. Literally surreal (Arising from the realm (unconscious, superconscious) which exists in contrast be the conscious mind with which we interact with “normal” everyday “real”ity. When the Muse is in full flow it is indeed magical.
Please see https://bennaga.wordpress.com/2013/07/13/love-of-my-life/ and https://bennaga.wordpress.com/2014/02/05/poem-for-the-last-days/
for expansions of this theme.
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I’ll check this out. Thank you
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You will have seen one of these before but perhaps not from this particular perspective. 🙂
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Perhaps it is not criticism that’s needed but just the journey. The photo is austere, the poem is rich.
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A journey of self discovery. The ebbs and flows of getting this right. Thank you for your kind words, Shari.
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well done Audrey!
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Thank you, Holly 🙂
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🙂
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Perfect picture. Dry, cracked, deep secrets.
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I wasn’t sure what I’d use that picture for when I captured it. Seems to go well with these words from a few months ago. Thanks for the visit, J!
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I love this.
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Hi, Ashley. Thank you so much. Nice to meet you.
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And yet you are not critical of others but supporting ♡
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We’re the hardest on ourselves, Candice. I was gifted with the ability to support and encourage. I’m grateful for that, and usually have to remind myself that I too deserve to be less critical of the woman in the mirror. I adore creative souls. Thankful you allow me near. ♡
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And thank you for writing what you did…You continue to see me and feeling less invisible feels nice. ♡
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I think they heal us all
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Yes, you’re so correct. The connection is vital for expression.
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🙂
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♡
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I have always loved poetry because the poet is “critical of every word chosen” as they boil a story down to its essence. Don’t leave us. You do this too well.
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I’m not leaving, my friend. Promise. Yeah, poets do struggle with just the right words. I wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s writers like you we cling to for escape. You guys paint an entire scene. Then we use it as a playground. ♡
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Ha! I never thought of it like that.
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It’s true. 🤓
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Rather morose view of release isn’t it?
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Just the same, the reality of expression can be just like this, C, for me anyway. Deciding what is sent out and what should be left inside is a process. One I love even for the questions it produces.
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I do love this Sis, I think we all feel this about our words! 💜
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It’s kind of beautiful, isn’t it?! The sharing and the amazing payback when another feels your words. Thank you, Sister ♡
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Yes, it makes writing worthwhile 💝💜
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I totally agree 🙂
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💜🤗
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Yes 😉 That is the beauty of poetry and art…they heal whoever allows them close
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Fascinating, I believe. A gift of the best kind. To give or be the one who helps someone give to another. Nice of you to drop in, Ms. Morgan. ♡
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Sorry I haven’t been round much. Struggling to finish Dark Fey, Keep my Man happy :), and continue all the other avenues of social media. its kinda nuts! 😦
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I’m just so happy you’re so happy!! 🙂 ♡
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And trust me, Im SOOOOOOOOOOOOO Happy 🙂
Your turn 🙂
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💖💖💖💖 Yay!!!
Mine?! 😉
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Yep, your turn for supreme Happiness 🙂
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