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It Takes Daring…

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It takes some daring, to look at yourself,

clearly, no holds barred.

See the picture others see,

the brightness and the scars.

Inspect ourselves with a critical eye,

not missing anything out.

Stopping where we need to stop,

in attempt to work it out.

It takes some daring, to stand naked,

unprotected from all eyes.

Without the shrouds that cover us,

mistakes and all the lies.

To look beyond the physical self,

look deep into the soul.

See that we’ve not always been,

as focused on the goal.

It takes some daring, to really listen,

to hear what others hear.

Not muffled by our egos,

but hearing loud and clear. 

To listen to our mistakes,

to hear what we got wrong.

It’s so much easier to think about,

the future paths we’re on.

Breakthrough – DP

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I’m waking up, I’m breaking through

I’ve reached this place with courage.

Not got straight in on a privilege pass,

or jumping on a special carriage.

The path has been so rough at times,

I’ve needed loved ones near.

The breakthrough came for me in time,

sure wasn’t always very clear.

 

But I’ve got up to the half way point,

now I’m needing to solider on.

Because those lessons never end,

they just go on and on. 

The Setting Sun

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As I sit here in the autumn sun,

I compare it to my life.

It’s weaker now and gentle,

no longer shines as bright.

It strokes my arm with tender care,

with warmth it touches me.

That it joined me on my journey,

is plain for all to see.

It’s dimmer now but just as true,

its rays are full of love.

As it sets, before it dies,

it paints joy in skies above.


Silence – DP

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Silence is where I find myself,

where the true authentic self lives.

A restful place of peace and love, 

it is there my true heart gives.

Gives way to the spirit I truly am,

connects the observing one.

In silence I go to make sense of myself,

mend scars I’ve left undone.

I go deeply into just being,

where fears and complexities lie.

Find harmony in a natural state,

transform like a butterfly.

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via Daily Prompt: Silence

The Ship

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The powerful ship moved purposefully through the water.  The ship travelled through a sort of canal with buildings on each side, crashing and breaking the boarders of the land, tall houses falling in its wake.  It reached the sea and rose high before it charged towards the waves as if in battle.  We were as much victims of the ship as the seas in which it sailed, caught in its depths and awaiting our fate.  The ship crashed to the left and its passengers fell and crashed with it.  I grabbed my yellow sailing jacket, I knew we were in for a rocky ride, I wanted to be prepared.  The last thing I remember before I woke was that I could not tie my shoe laces in preparation for the journey ahead.

I sat up in bed and looked around, heart beating and catching my breath.  I wrote it down, I wanted to remember for the morning for when I woke.

This morning I reached up to the shelf for my dream book before preparing coffee.  I hadn’t needed to see my scribbled reminder, it was still very clear.  Without looking I knew that rough seas couldn’t be good, that in my dream I was prepared or trying to prepare myself was something, but I felt it might indicate a long ride ahead.  That the ship was big and strong gave me hope, because although it was throwing me all over the place it gave some protection.

The dream dictionary told me ships are an augury of profitable ventures, however a shipwreck portends to a situation where you will have to defend yourself.  The dream book directed me to look up ocean, it said that in any dream the condition of the water and weather must be taken into account. The water and weather had been horrendous in my dream.  Rough or stormy water is a warning that real courage will be needed to overcome your obstacles, just what I need at the present time!

I have one hope though as the book suggested an ocean voyage predicts a lucky escape from an irritating problem.  I guess I must have got on the ship in the first place to have hung my yellow sailing jacket.

Any other interpretations out there much appreciated 😉

 

 

Slowly – Daily Prompt

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Slowly I am beginning to understand my life purpose

Buried emotions of experiences coming to the surface

I find myself a channel, philosopher and dreamer 

With messages to share, maybe become a redeemer

Gently opening as a flower to reach my full bloom

Giving hope and charity, to love where there’s room

And the universe conspires to provide me what I need

By signposting my direction throughout the life I lead

 

 

 

 

Writers Journey

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I really can’t stop writing, to cease would be a shame.

To me it feels like therapy, it’s more than just a game.

I’d love to be a writer, to fill the world with words.

Share my thoughts on love with you, move my soul onwards.

I write with such simplicity, with honesty and truth.

Because you like my simple posts, I’m so endeared to you.

I write a small child might do, with wonder and delight.

With thoughts that spring in my head, late into the night.

I’m on a writers journey, the evidence is clear.

This journey is the best I’ve had, it’s all so very dear.

In another lifetime, I might have started long ago.

An honest scribe as my guide, to teach me as I go.

Journey – Daily Prompt

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The journey starts with one small thought, that belongs to you.

The time you travel all depends on things you have to do.

You will not need possessions, you don’t need to take yourself.

The trip your taking is in your mind, inside you have to delve.

It begins when you are ready, for your journey to unfold.

You won’t be going very far, just listen to what your told.

The trip is of discovery and unfolding the real you.

Close your eyes, count down from ten, you should be there by two.

Connecting

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I sit here in our sunny spot, my mind connected to you.

The times we laughed, the joy we shared, it all comes pouring through.

The moments spent together here, will last forever more.

I tap into your spirit, close my eyes, go through the door.

I breathe in deep, let cares flood out, I sense you coming through.

I surrender now completely, what happens here is true.

You step a little closer now, glorious beyond the veil

In your amazing glory, no longer sick and pale.

Your smile so wide, your eyes so bright, I feel your love so strong

This place I come to often, you always come along.

I sit here in our sunny spot, we laugh, we smile, we know

That your only ever a thought away, I call and you will show.