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There’s something to be said about a bruised spirit
A memo to oneself to grasp a steadfast pivot
Sheeple fret too much about being compliant
Losing their sense of being self-reliant
Fixed in a soda pop world shutters the mind
To question what’s dealt is a positive sign
Having sense enough to get out of the rain
Doesn’t prepare oneself to go against the grain
Inherit personality traits that manifest true grit
Make a joke of the norm and cop the yen to outwit
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Eugenia
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Categories: Poetry, Writing Challenges
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You captured it in the first line with ‘a bruised spirit’. One needs to be hurt and injured a little, or too adventurous to take divergent paths. The crescendo builds up to ‘making a joke of the norm.’ Totally loved this, Franci!
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Thank you, Reena. I have enjoyed all of the challenges but this one was my favorite to address. My thoughts came easily.
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Love both the poem and the picture you chose. Thanks for the shoutout!
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Thank you, John. I am glad you enjoyed it.
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All I can say is you are so very clever! really your poems are always meaningful and clever!
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Thank you so much, Lynn.
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To question what’s dealt is a positive sign…
Perfect words to mull over.
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Thank you.
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An excellent poem Eugenia,
“Sheeple fret too much about being compliant
Losing their sense of being self-reliant”,……
True, we live too much in fear, instead of speaking up for ourselves… But I think Eugenia we are seeing more now taking up that gauntlet and speaking up and out..
wise poem dear friend… and loved the Owl.. ❤
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I agree, Sue, that more victimized people are speaking out. Thank you for visiting and for your lovely comment.
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🧡😍
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Good one, Eugenia… yes, there is a much of a muchness going on; but things are changing.
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Thank you, Tom.
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Love the last line of this poem Eugenia. Excellent poetry.
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Thank you, Davy. I especially appreciate comments coming from you since I consider you an excellent poet.
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Very aptly put into very verse, every single word a thing of beauty.
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Thank you very much.
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YES!!!
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Thank you!
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Wonderfully written 😄
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Thank you so much!
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