
Journeying in a linear line
her life was wholesome and carefree
unhampered by the hard edges of living
embraced with passionate gusto.
Before her plane intersected with that of other people
she was just another pebble on the beach;
shorn of rhetoric, steeped in reality
skipping under the shady trees.
She could not run parallel with expectations
the geometry of life required fresh perspective
armed with nothing but her skills
she tried to hush the rising panic.
Feeling boxed and suffocated by toxic relationships
(beguiled though she was by them once)
she realised, ever changing dimensions of existing
needed to be tackled with enhanced tools every day.
https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2022/03/07/what-do-you-see-124-march-7th-2022/
Oh goodness Punam, so many prompts used ever so well. Thanks for joining in on Ragtag 🙂 🙂
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Thanks a lot, Brian! Had been missing out on my fellow Ragtagians prompts lately, so decided to use as many as possible. 😀
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Lovely take Punam.
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Thanks a lot, Usha.
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queen of prompts, geometrically very symmetrical and poetically squared off!
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I am floored by your clever compliment, sis! Many thanks. 🙂
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sheesh sis, I have a brain too 😉
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Never doubted that! I apologise for the brainless comment, sis.
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ta!
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Very impressive use of so many prompts Punam. I love your take of how she has steered her life in the direction it needs to go. Thanks for joining in
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Thanks a lot, dear Sadje! My pleasure. ❤️
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😍💖👍🏼
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This is so very clever, Punam. Brava!
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Thanks so much, Chris! ❤️
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Reads like a parable for life. Well done.
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Thanks a lot, VJ!
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Such an amazing response to the prompts. Touching and flowing smoothly. You’re a great writer. 👍
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Thanks so much, Lamittan, for your appreciation. 🙏🏼
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The pleasure is mine, dear. 🙏
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True toxic relationships pull us down but you yourself have to pull yourself out of this dungeon. Nice and beautiful poem, Punam.
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Absolutely, Kamal! Thanks so much. 😊🙏🏼
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You are always welcome Punam 💖😊😊
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Wow….you amazed me Punam..and yes Kate is right…”queen of prompts”…this is so brilliant and i never expect it, but, yeah its you.. 😊😊😊
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Aww Mich! You are very kind…thank you. 😊
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Superb! 🙂
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Thank you! 😊
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She sounds like a strong woman!
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She does look very determined so complemented the image in words. 😊
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Nice use of all of those prompts.
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Thank you!
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I loved the story line and the indomitable spirit on display!
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She does look determined! Thanks, Val.
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Wow you have such skill with prompts Punam and I love your portrayal of her in your words, such amazing spirit.
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So happy you liked the portrayal, Pragalbha. Thanks a lot.
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Great poem for International Woman’s Day, Punam! The woman in your scintillating poem is a paragon! Love it!
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Thanks so much, Cheryl! Happy Women’s Day. ❤️
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This is very cleverly done with all the prompts, Love it!
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Thanks so much, Mason. Glad you enjoyed it.
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You’re welcome.
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gorgeous metaphors. love it.
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Thanks a lot, Jude.
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Nice write examining the dichotomy felt by many trying to be themselves but live up to expectations
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Thanks a lot, Heather!
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You’re welcome.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks, Chuck.
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I’m glad she did.
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❤️
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What a gorgeous write, Punam. Weaved so elegantly and masterfully. ❤️
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Thanks so much, Jeff! Your praise always encourages me to write better next time. ❤️
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This was fascinating to read…I can’t even describe the feeling it gave me, other than what I tell you all the time: superior writing, superior intellect, superior measure of compassion and creativity…is that enough?:)
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No…please don’t stop! Keep the compliments coming!!
If only you could see me, Z, I am blushing reading your wonderful words. I don’t think I am worthy but I accept your praise with humility. 🙏🏼❤️
You are so very good for my heart and soul. 💝💝
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I think I’m addicted to your writing! As well as our fun faraway friendship!! I can’t imagine Not serving up compliments to you–and I DO wish I could see you blushing, haha!! What means the most is that you say I’m very good for your heart and soul–that’s the kind of legacy I wish to leave with everyone…especially people I may never meet in person.💖🌹💖
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You will leave behind a wonderful legacy but that time is still quite far off!
It is always very heartwarming and encouraging to receive love. So what if we haven’t met and may not meet in future! Our hearts have met here and that is more than enough. ❤️
So thank you once again for being YOU. 💖💖
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What lovely words from you!! YES, all that matters is that we’ve been privileged to meet HERE–thank you for being YOU💖💖💖
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❤️🤗❤️🤗
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🤗🤗🤗
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truly a wonderful poem Punam in thought and lyrics on iWD/. Well done! 💖
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Thanks so much, dear Cindy! So appreciate your presence here. 💖🙏🏼
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