
The path beckons
eyes inwards,
I begin the journey
self-discovery
never easy
I am ready
to pay the price
peace is never cheap.
Written for Sadje’s wdys.
The path beckons
eyes inwards,
I begin the journey
self-discovery
never easy
I am ready
to pay the price
peace is never cheap.
Written for Sadje’s wdys.
“peace is never cheap” ๐
It comes after one wades through a sea of pain as one realizes things about others, environment, and most importantly oneself that one has been avoiding thus far…or not had the ability to see
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It is an exhausting, painful journey but worth all the trouble. Won’t you agree, coach! ๐
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Self discovery is never really easy..๐โค
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No, never, Mich….โค๏ธ
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Oh a wonderful take Punam! Self realization and discovery comes at a price. Thanks for joining in
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So they do, Sadje! Thanks a lot and thanks for a thought provoking prompt.
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Youโre most welcome
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Thanks a lot.
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Excellent piece, Punam. Those final three lines are very telling.
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Thanks a lot, Chris.
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Wonderful Punam, as always.
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Thanks so much, Usha. ๐๐ผ
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A pleasure to read.
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What more can one as for when he finds peace in the journey of self discovery….succinct composition Punam!
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Thanks, Radhika. โค๏ธ
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Itโs expensive but oh so worth it! Lovely poem, Punam ๐๐
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Absolutely! Thanks a lot, Harmony. โค๏ธ๐
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Beautiful as usual!
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Thanks a lot, Reena.
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena.
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Much appreciated. ๐
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No, it’s not, but you gotta do what you gotta do.
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Absolutely.
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This is just ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ indeed the path to self-discovery is never easy. A great piece, Punam๐
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Thanks a lot, Deeksha! ๐
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Excellent take on the prompt, Punam!
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Thanks a lot, Eugi.
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Most welcome, Punam. โค๏ธ
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Neither cheap nor easy–exactly. Well said. (K)
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Thanks, Kerfe.
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Beautiful lines very often we don’t understand ourselves properly! What we want ! Why! So getting peace is not so easy well shared thanks ๐๐
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So true, Priti. Thank you . Much appreciated. ๐๐๐ผ
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It’s pleasure of mine stay blessed ๐ค๐ฅฐ
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Peace never comes so easily. Lovely poem, Punam.
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Indeed, Kamal. Thank you.
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Welcome dear Punam ๐
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Oh so true.. pay the piper Punam.. I’m with you! ๐๐๐๐
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Thanks, Cindy! โค๏ธ
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thanks a lot, Michael.
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And peace with oneself is the hardest won of all!
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It sure is, Ingrid, but totally worth it! โค๏ธ
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It is not meant to be easy but then worth it – beautifully written, perfect for the picture.
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Yes, completely worth it! Much appreciated, Pragalbha. Thank you.
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Great prompt and poems, thank you for the picture prompt! My attempt is posted on my blog: yourplateormine967244485.Wordpress.com ๐
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Thank you!
The prompt is provided by Sadje. You can link it her post. Here’s the link if you want
https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2022/05/16/what-do-you-see-134-may-16-2022/
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Oh, wonderful! Thank you ๐๐ฝ๐
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You are so welcome. ๐โค๏ธ๐๐ผ
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‘peace is never cheap’ wowww took my heart ๐
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Thanks so much, Riddhi. โค๏ธ
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Peace is never cheap’ soooo true.
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Thanks, Indira.
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Most welcome, my dear.
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Oh, so true, Peace is Never Cheap. That statement sums up a volume. Wonderful response to the prompt, dear Punam. โค
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Thanks a lot, my friend.
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