Sometimes we have to
chase away the demons
reclaim our sacred space
dig in deep with the paddles
of self-belief and what is right
in the murky waters
and shun the ludicrous thought
of quitting, but then
to keep on battling forever
at the cost of a bleeding heart and
shattered peace of mind
may be even more ludicrous…
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🙏🏼❤️
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Yup. Let’s get all a bit crazy.
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Only if it serves a purpose! Thanks for reading, Satyen.
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…sometimes we lose faith in and respect for people who continue to soil the sacredness of our sanctuaries… eventually we have to pull away… and yes, it becomes ludicrous to keep fighting when it will only consume us… some forces are unstoppable… this, i resonate with
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I wish it did not resonate! You are right…we cannot keep on fighting. Thanks, Inky.
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Me, too… you are welcome, Punam
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This is perfect! Just what I needed in this moment.
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Aww! Thank you for saying that! ❤️
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But we can’t let the kids down. I keep reminding myself that Greta Thunberg wouldn’t give up. Still I am having a little musical interlude to re-group. 🙂
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No, we can’t, Tracy. Thanks for reading and music is always good. 🙂
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The inner demons tend to do so much damage. They can often encourage us to quit. Like that you used the word ludicrous there.
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They definitely do! Thank you so much, Andrew. ‘Ludicrous’ was one of the prompt words today and it seemed apt here.
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So true…
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Thanks Marieke. 🙂
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Good one, Punam.
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Thank you, dear.
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My pleasure 😇
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It is such a fine line sometimes between battling through and saying actually, enough is enough. We all have to do what is right…I have to say, I hope you are not about to declare your leave from WordPress, I couldn’t take another goodbye right now!! 😢.
This is so beautifully and thoughtfully written Punam. So much substance and relevance ❤️❤️
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No Rachel, I am not leaving. Yes, I know it is a sad day and perhaps my words echo that. Everyone does what is right for him or her.
Thank you so much for your kind appreciation. ❤️❤️
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Oh, thank goodness!! Yes, everyone must do what is right for them. I can’t say I am one who does goodbyes graciously! ❤️❤️
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Bidding goodbye is always difficult. I too envy those who can do it graciously.
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❤️
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This is so beautifully written!❤️
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Thank you, sweetie! 💞
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great use of the prompts but we must never quit, discerning our battles helps but this is a huge reason why I suggest we work on ourselves first so that we can help others more skilfully!
Who is leaving WP and why … did I miss something?
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You are right, Kate. Thank you so much. 🙂
Poetry from the inkwell is leaving WP for his own personal reasons.
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oh shame, I’ve always valued his comments!
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Same here.
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hopefully he’ll be back soon 🙂
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Doesn’t seem likely but I am keeping my fingers crossed. 🙂
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that’s long stints away … 😦
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The emotions do move in waves …. When the demons rise the grit dips ….only to rise again
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So it does! Thank you so much, dear Sakshu. ❤️
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My pleasure
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we keep repeating the same mistakes and we are intelligent beings, why…ludicrous indeed! reminds me of the saying, we are a fool for love – really good poem Punam
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We assume we are intelligent, Gina! Thanks a lot, dear! ❤️
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That damn ludicrous mind -❤️
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Yes, indeed! 🙂
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I know right 💕💕
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❤️
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So what’s keeping you up 🌸😊
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Kids have their vacations, so no rush. 😊
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Haha. I thought you will see poetry
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Lol! Yes, catching up on reading too.
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I meant “say”. Damn typo. And also wanted to add my before poetry 😉
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Haha! I got that it was a typo and yes, that too! 😀
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Lol. Thanks for being a sport ❤️
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Haha! You are welcome, Shantanu. 😀❤️
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🙏🏼😊
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16 and 12.
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Yeah! 😊
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