PEACE, LOVE, LIGHT!
A new language, the wrong speech. This is not a test, it is not a drill. It's hard work, tears, no sleep, recognizing patterns that have made us weak. "Good vibes only" doesn't exist. It's an illusion, a delusion of dreams. A deception, a false vision, a trick; and it blocks our minds from the things we need.
We'll always find reasons to ignore the screams, brush it off, pay no mind, tune it out, be naive. We can fantasize, lock our hearts, daydream; but isn't it better when the truth can speak? We will make mistakes, say the wrong things, fall a few times, but, what does that mean?
Are we just bypassing the important things? There's no way to heal what we don't admit. Recognize it, accept it, move on, forgive. Learn the lesson, grasp it, use its fuel to lead! NO, it's not easy, that's the biggest myth! It takes courage and soul to dig deep within.
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- Comment from author about the poem: "When there's no one else, look inside yourself"-It's OK to make mistakes....but we must acknowledge them if we want to heal. Learn, and give ourselves grace. This subject is really close to my heart. Something I try to practice daily.
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Great write and advice! We always need the dark to dim some of the light, the good to balance the bad and so on.
"When there's no one else, look inside yourself"
Yes 1000%
Thanks for sharing!
Awww thank you very much!!! This means so much!!! And, right???? BALANCE-one of my favorite words! Thank YOU for reading!!! ❤️
An epic piece of reflection here, we can only grow if we make mistakes and learn from them, we are all alone in some way and your beautifully composed poem speaks volumes to who you are as a person and a poetess. Absolutely wonderful words my dear Liz. Your last two lines wow and yes it does. 💓
Ayyyyy Teddy.....you're having me here all teary-eyed!! 🥺🥺 You saw exactly what I was trying to convey here!!! I appreciate you!!! 💖💖💖 Thank you so much!!!
Good words LIZ, life cannot be easy sometimes but each large step you take in life brings you to a better place having learnt from the problems of the past.
Andy
That's right!!!! I agree! Those struggles help our growth...if we allow it!! Thank you Andy!!!!
There's too much 'deepness' going on 'ere in certain poems! lol. I told ya - I only want it shallow. 😁
But seriously, yes - some things won't go away just by us ignoring them.
No shallowness around here!!!! Lol you're going to have to just...dig in 😆😆😆. But seriously, thank you Steven! I always enjoy your comments!!!
But - i don't want it all - as I've said! 😁
All or nothing!!! 🤣
'There's no way to heal what we don't admit.'
in an old book, is listed
a set of commandments by a deity
or simpler, truth's to guide
a next generation of generation's:
'Thou shall not give
false witness
against thy neighbour'
commonly abbreviated to
'thou shall not lie'..
limited as I may be, I offer
the interpretation
'We should not lie, to Ourselves'
Truth is born of self
Before we can witness our neighbour's
we must face, ourselves
dig deep, be brave
face the lies we tell ourselves
the pain we hide from ourselves
happiness or good vibes
is a nice, end goal - destination
but so illusive to manifest
and even harder to sustain
why not
work on what's already there
heal
our scars, treat ourselves
like the Altar of Worth
we are...
heed our heart's, let tears guide
and wash away our lies/pains
then maybe
when we look at the world
it won't feel like
we are invisible wearing shades
tinting it all
dark clouds of brooding menace..
maybe
we might actually, witness
existence
and our universe and our Gai earth
for that innate beauty
it has to offer us
for the art it represents
for the Truth, it manifests
in our hearts...
(your words, never fail to inspire me oh Wise Poet)
I read and strive to heed
thank you!
I knew you would understand!! "We should not lie, to Ourselves'----Jesus!!! You're really bringing this one home for me. I always say, how can you be truthful to another person when you can't be true to yourself. That's why inner work is so important to me. I can't give what I don't have.
Feeding our spirit, will only allow us to give better, meaningful offerings to the people around us. "Face ourselves'!!! Hiding is so easy....but destructive! I mean, I don't mind the whole "good vibes" thing, and yes we want that....but good vibes ONLY? That's not real! "Work on what's already there, heal our scars, treat ourselves like the Altar of Worth we are" YES!!! As always, your insight is spot on!! I appreciate you so much!! Thank you!!! 🖤 🖤
there's a whole lotta truth up there girl ..
A new language, the wrong speech. This is not a test, it is not a drill .. word perfect .. Neville 💜
Ahhhhh thank you so much Neville!!!! 💜
Truly wise advice wrapped in an outstanding, fluid read of a poem. Great work! - Michael
Thank you Michael! I appreciate you!!
This is not a test, blacks are mines, fall a few times
Those visual and practical declarations build strength and credibility but then the quality and gravitas of this message is like a Vegas double down when the finish is as impactful as the last stanza. One of your best compositions that digs in deep and really rewards. You go girl!!
WOW! Bobby....I'm grateful! That means a lot to me! And coming from you makes it a little bit sweeter! 🙂
I’m from now on Gonna be exactly like that Angela Bofil song.
Oh, I had a confusing typo in my review
Autocorrect , Fuck.
Instead of Blacks are mines I intended
Blocks our minds
Those are really different in context. Sorry
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So true Liz, true healing begins with acknowledging the hurt and recognizing that we are not the ones at fault,( I'm speaking about my abusive past)
And not being afraid to share our experiences that can possibly lead others to heal also, and just be there for one another , no one can do it alone, we need a support system in place and with people that has gone through it themselves,
Therapists say they get it and understand but unless you've lived it, they don't get it,
So thank you for writing this Liz, it's incredible!!🥰🥰
Thank you very much! You've hit a crucial point. Unless a person has lived a traumatic experience.....in your case, an abusive past...it's hard to really understand. But finding those who get it....is priceless! Glad it's your past! Proud of you!! I know it's not easy! But together we can help each other heal!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Absolutely!!!!!! Everyone has something that they have to deal with, whether they admit it or not, nobody lives a pain-free life or past,
I'm so glad to find people that understand and are supportive, I'm really not used to that at all,
Thank you
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Love depends on total honesty. It is the foundation of trust. If we cannot recognize our failings we cannot find true love. Truly enjoyed reading this. - Phil A.
I agree 100%!!! Thank you Phil!
"To thine own self be true". This poem is a reflection on life itself. From the very beginning we learn about the world from our mistakes. Admitting them allows us to become complete human beings. This very personal and perceptual write speaks beautifully to the person you have become "deep within".
Awwwww thank you so much Bella! It's important for us to know ourselves deeply! I appreciate you!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
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