Author: lizaaitken

Mother, daughter, sister, cat owner/slave. Thoughtful about life and trying to make it worthwhile.

Aesthetic

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Is it the aesthetic value of a vase or the flowers that go within,

to appreciate real beauty we have to delve within.

What part of the picture touches you, deep within your heart,

maybe that’s the first place where we ought to start.

Is it only felt on the surface or does it move you from inside,

the problems with aesthetics is what they’re likely to hide.

Aesthetic

 

Invitation to go Far

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There is an invitation waiting,

it’s in a jar high on the shelf.

I know it’s only meant for me,

won’t work for anyone else.

~

It is an invite to step up now,

to follow on with those ideals.

Turn inspiration into motion,

step on into a life that is real.

~

I’ve had my time to ponder,

to explore my inner most self.

The answers that I found there,

won’t apply to anyone else.

~

Today will be the start for me,

to move on my happiness jar.

Remember those reminders,

of an invitation to go so far.

~

Daily Prompt – Invitation

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Invitation

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I got an offer on the flat today, it’s one of several over the last few weeks but this one is closer to the asking price. This could be it, it could be what I have been waiting for, an invitation to be me, an invite to the next chapter of my life.

I’m reluctant to accept it, I’ll admit it, I’m afraid. My invite doesn’t have a plus one, I wouldn’t use it anyway, but it does say, this is it girl!

I’ll phone the estate agents tomorrow, tonight I will consider the invitation.

The Daily Prompt – invitation 

Transcript 

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Transcript – The Daily Post

I found this when clearing my mothers home after she passed away. I can understand why she kept it. I didn’t see my dad an awful lot, I used to wait at the window for him to arrive for hours. What I find fascinating is how far out the path and garden gate go. It tells me of a child trying to reach out to her dad.

I see him a lot more as an adult, plus now we have telephones, Skype and email.

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You of the Shadows

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I saw you in those shadows, 

but you never walked on in.

You were always watching, 

considered mostly everything.

Today you came to centre, 

that mirror opened wide.

I walked in to join you there, 

in the place that you reside.

I see you now much clearer, 

in the etchings on my face.

Turning from the mirror now,

but I know you leave a trace.

Suppose it’s time to join up, 

we’re heading the same way.

It’s time for me to face you, 

as all those things I never say.

~ 

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A New Me

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This year brings a brand new me,

I’m creating her from the old.

Casting away what I don’t like,

what still remains is untold.

Inside I think it’s much easier,

with a gradual change over years.

Now when I look in the mirror,

I’m ready to let go of the tears.

The path I was on has ended now,

I came to the end of the road.

I couldn’t sustain it anymore,

I was carrying such a big load.

Called it a day and I’m selling up,

I am culling from what own.

I’m planning to travel for a while,

before I find my new home.

I’m not sure how I’ll live my life,

but pressure won’t be as high.

I know that I want to work with love,

there’s lots out there I can try.

So if you have any tips from life,

please let me know your ideas.

I’m hoping what I have in front,

will be the very best years.

~

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Marathon

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I know I’ve passed the half way mark

and I’m on the homeward stretch.

It’s not a race that I’m running here,

but I guess you could call it a test.

It’s certainly called on resilience,

I’ve often veered from the track.

It’s a long and arduous race I’m on,

but there’s no use in turning back.

I’ll admit I’ve found it quite difficult ,

to keep on pounding on and on.

You see, it’s my life I’m running here,

and it can feel like a marathon.

~

Daily Prompt – Marathon

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