the energy changing form
Can you see it?
the vortex of your storm
Lower consciousness
gives way to higher state of mind
Letting go of restrictions
negative ways that bind
Seeing the world in a clearer way
Don't need your approval of what I think or say
Before the winds of change came
she was an obedient 'Yes' girl
Until life-blood drained
and caused sanity to unfurl
No more people pleasing
out of fear of rejection
Now acceptance of authentic self
Mirrored in strong woman's reflection
Gone are days of tireless trudging
I choose a freedom dance
that lifts me from depression
Shedding the unproductive layers
breathing in a new liberation
Letting go of old baggage
brings about soul in celebration
Can you feel it?
the transformation it can bring
Can you see it?
no more puppet on a string
Written for dVerse Poets
Open Link Night #102
no more people pleasing out of fear of rejection...how freeing is that eh? smiles...change can def be good...
ReplyDeletedid not see you on the list so i liked you in as well...smiles
Hi Brian~great to see you my friend. I really appreciate you coming by. I did put it on the linky tool, so I'm confused. I see my name there when I go into it??? thanks for helping me out.
ReplyDeleteah it's good to cut that strings of trying to please everyone..we don't manage anyway and lose ourselves on the path.. it needs a lot of strength sometimes to say no though..
ReplyDeleteThis is so empowering, Linda... and it sounds like my mantra, too.
ReplyDeleteLinda, this is a poem of strength! I love the idea of the 'freedom dance' and accepting one's authentic self 'mirrored in strong woman's reflection.' Beautifully expressed!
ReplyDeleteLovely message Linda ~ I say YES, YES ~
ReplyDeleteNow acceptance of authentic self
Mirrored in strong woman's reflection
Great this is to be independent and strong... and then no more puppet on a string (and remember only weak people enjoy being puppet masters)
ReplyDeleteHi Linda--I saw you on the linky tool but couldn't get to you last night--nicely done!! There is is freedom in this that I love--
ReplyDeleteFeeling...so underrated today n our orgy of reason, thanks for lifting me up with you !
ReplyDeleteHi Claudia~I think with age comes wisdom and the fact that we are sick and tired of putting up with people that take and don't give back. My cancer journey was another experience that helped me let go of care-taking. Thanks so much for coming by to read my poem.
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie~Not surprised it's your mantra too as 'Great minds think alike.' LOL thanks for coming by my friend.
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks Mary for your very heart-felt comment. This new me has come with many mishaps but it sure feels good to be here. I really appreciate you coming by :-)
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks Grace~glad you too are saying Yes. Big smiles :-)
ReplyDeleteOh wow Bjorn~you are so right about that~weak people are the ones that like to be the puppet master's. So So True! thanks so much for taking time out to read my empowerment poem.
ReplyDeleteHi Audrey and thanks so much for coming over. Sorry you had trouble getting to me via linky tool. Bless Brian for fixing the problem. I don't know how I screwed up the linky tool URL?? Anyhoo, yes, it's takin me many years to get to this point of not worrying about what everyone else is thinking of me or wanting me to be. It takes off so much stress. Great to see you my friend.
ReplyDeleteKutamun~I'm glad you felt raised up by this. I agree that feeling is underrated in this crazy world we live in. For me as a person and a poet, it's the best way to be. Thank you kindly for coming by and giving such great feedback.
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