Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem of gifts and joy. What would you give yourself, if you could have anything? What would you give someone else?
The gift of me
I gift unto myself
the gift of me
to be who I want to be
and not what others
expect from me
to never carry
any burden of expectation
nor the sorrow of broken dreams
to dance in the meadows of today
and dip my feet in now’s stream
so that I can open
the invisible heavy chest
I always carry close to me
to release anger, fear, guilt and envy
and gaze at my reflection
in the eye and see the real me
unadorned and unencumbered
stripped of all the layers
that hid my soul
and thus bring joy unto others
when I am truly me.
“to dance in the meadows of today
and dip my feet in now’s stream”
The only way to be. Thank you!
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Thank you so much. I am glad those lines resonated with you. ❤️
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Beautiful 🤗🌸❤️
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Thank yoh so much, my dear G. 🤗💞🌺
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You are welcome, my dear 🌸
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This is a beautiful poem, a gift to all that reads it – it certainly was to me ❤️
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Aww! Thank you much Rachel. Your words are a wonderful gift. Thank you so much, my dear. 🤗❤️
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Love this, it’s so inspirational x
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Thank you so much Karen! I am delighted that you enjoyed it. ❤️
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Stunningly profound, you really nailed this one Punam
… if we can all just let go and be, our own real “ME”, then our world would be a healthier happier place 🙂
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Thank you so much, Kate. I am humbled by all the kind words I am receiving. ❤️
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send it for publishing, it’s most worthy!
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Sure! 🙂 Thanks again.
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This is very inspiring …
If indeed we can all gift ourselves of the gift of “me”..
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Thanks a lot, Mich. Yes, if only we could do so.
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A gift to treasure . . .
and unwrap most carefully 😎
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Yes, David. But most of us fail to do so. Thank you so much for the reminder.❤️
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Brilliant!
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Thank you Sadje. 🙏
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You’re welcome 😉
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Bravo 👏👏 👏 ………best gift indeed
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Thanks a lot Sakshu!🤗❤️
Please accept my apologies for the delay in responding. Will catch up soon with my reading.
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Ohhh not a prob …….I am hardly keeping pace myself
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Beautiful! Being your true self is a true gift to others…. love it
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Thank you so much! It sure is Marieke. ❤️
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The best gift ever.. perfect.. 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼😇👌🏼💕
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🙏🙏🤗💞 Thank you!
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how true, to be what you truly are is a bigger gift to others than yourself.
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Yes, if only we could do so. Thanks a lot.
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When we are ourselves we are the best versions. You are a great gift, Punam, one we unwrap daily 🙂
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Aww! You are so sweet and kind, Inky. Thank you, so very much. 😊❤️
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Telling it as I see it ❤ :)You are welcome, always!!!
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❤️
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And ain’t you happy with the gift, for it is most beautiful thing you can present anyone
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Thank you Shantanu for your kind words. 😊
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My absolute pleasure
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This is the most beautiful gift dear❤
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Thank you, my dearest! As is your presence here. 🤗💞
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Really great post, My Dear!!! Great gift too!! Bellissimo!
xoxoxo
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Thank you so much, Chuck for your kind words.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks a lot.
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Always happy to read and share your words with followers!!
xoxoxo
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🙏
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to dance in the meadows of today
and dip my feet in now’s stream….my favourite lines Punam and my favourite poem of yours so far …bless you dear !
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Thank you, so, so much! This means a lot. 🤗💞
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Yes – to be be who I want to be – wonderful
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Thank you so much, Paul.
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My pleasure Punam
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Lovely gift for all….loved it!!
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🤗❤️😘
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