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out of the journal springs a poet
in my work with Lillian, i recently journaled about my personal experience with rejection. before i knew it, i was rhyming. ;) i love poetry, prose, and music, so when this poem came flowing out i was pleased. writing poetry is fun!
Reflection upon Rejection
She rejected her own hearts desires.
Not completely, just in ten year increments.
She silenced all her hopes and dreams,
the plan of others to implement.
Married thrice, she had the house, the car,
yet still there were no children.
She tried real hard to fit the mold.
Instead she was alone, and barren.
In a mess she ended up
With her dreams all tied and bound.
She stuffed them inside, swallowed them up,
and gained over seventy-five pounds.
She didn't like who she'd become.
She ran from her own reflection.
The path she chose, though others were pleased,
had led to Self rejection.
is it perfect? i'm sure it's not. but i never expect perfection from others, and now i'm giving myself the same gift. it doesn't have to be perfect!
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Comment by Lillian Gaffney on July 11, 2010 at 8:37pm
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...your perfect just the way you are (God, don't make no junk)... for who you are and it's good to hear you are giving yourself the gift of acceptance... to hell with the right crap! Remember Rumi said... "there is a field where there is no right or wrong, I will meet you there."
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Comment by Bettina Woolard on July 11, 2010 at 7:55pm
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Yes, writing poetry is fun. It's interesting how one can sometimesstart out without intending to rhyme and it rhymes on its own. A sad poem, tho. Saddest thing, not accepting self.
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Comment by Karrie Chambless on July 11, 2010 at 6:45pm
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there's one on acceptance, too! i'll post later.
thank you!
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Comment by wiffledust on July 11, 2010 at 6:15pm
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it never has to be perfect. it just has to be OUT. i think it's on its way! thank you for the bravery. thank you for sharing, karrie!
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