Finding My Way

Precious capture. Relatable. ❤️👏

I'm glad that you can relate, Edible, even as frustrating as it can be.
I suppose if we don't have these little crises, and occasionally re-evaluate our beliefs, we will never grow as people.

I almost didn't even post this one, as it shows off my insecurities, and it wasn't well-thought out. I'm glad I did now that you've gotten some value out of it :)

And since you're here - I considered re-titling this one "The War Within", what do you think?

I CAN imagine the scenario you described so well!  Don't even have to know the particulars...you piece conveyed the frustrations and the tenor of crisis very well.  I wish you the best and my acceptable resolution, my friend!

Thank you for your sincere remarks and good wishes, Mister!

We all have points in our lives where the cognitive dissonance we experience becomes so great that we have to re-evaluate ourselves. Times in which we question who we are, our way of life, or our beliefs... this poem was written during a specific instance, but I left the interpretation open to the reader as to which specific instance they want to personally attach to it. Anyway, I'm glad that I was able to convey my struggle to you.

I wish you the best

- NewB

NewB---  I hope that your poetry skills provided you with a catharsis, my friend!  Life tests us all...I wish that you will come thru your challenge whole and ready for a renaissance!
-Ted

Newbeginnings, this is realness right there. everyone may have been through a season of sunshine and storms...…. and these type of situations are the best for growth...…. inspiring ..

Thank you for that heartfelt comment, poet :)

I am always pleased when I post poetry and get great feedback such as yours and all of the others who have liked and commented. It really makes you feel less alone in the world, you know?
I am so glad to be able to inspire you, and I truly appreciate your readership and support!

Best wishes,

- NewB

Really moving piece
Relatable
We dont all follow along or fit into the shapes we got given
😔

Awww.... I'm touched that you were moved by this piece, Serenity.

Based on the poems I write on here, I'm sure people make assumptions about who I am as a person. If I don't like Donald Trump, I must be a democrat, according to many. I write about saving the planet and the environment - so I must be one of those environmentalist hippies. I write about existentialism and anti-consumerism/government - I must be an anarchist. If I'm pro-life, I must be a republican, right? Pro-choice = democrat. What if I don't fall into any of these cookie-cutter categories?

I almost feel like it's ingrained into human nature, this association of behaviors that trigger when we hear certain words. As a way of protecting us, maybe? For example, if you are told that most Mexicans are illegals that don't pay their taxes, and you buy into that thought, you may start to see Mexican's or even people that are just of Spanish descent as bad - before you even get to know them as individuals. Or... an even better example - someone is wearing a ski mask when they come in the store - we may worry that this will be a robber. This association would help us to recognize the person as a potential threat. This idea goes far beyond race/politics.

Anyway, thanks again for stopping by, Serenity! :)

Perfectly said!
Unfortunately many see all media as truth when not the case at all
We're fed the 'truth'
We see we hear we read through media outlets
Our minds get fed daily, some believe.

examples being of people with addictions should be ignored and given a wide berth for fear of dirty contamination
People with tattoos shouldn't be trusted (though more of an eighties propaganda as many have tattoos)

Yep! Totally agree :)

We should never be too prideful and confident in ourselves, as we never known when we may be confronted by beliefs that are contradictory to our own. That's the point in which I wish a logical, meaningful discussion would occur, rather than an argument. We are individuals, and it's okay to not fit the role that society defines for you.

Thank you for your continued readership, sunset. I really appreciate your RL too :)

So glad that you are able to relate, Wildflowers. I am pleasantly surprised at the amount of positive feedback that I've gotten here... makes me realize how similar we really are as humans. Sometimes we think we are alone in this world, and that no one understands what we are going through, but in reality, most of the time, many people do.

Best wishes,

- NewB

a very eye opening piece so rrelateable on so many levels of thought and the author notes smashed it with understandable truth spoken indeed...respect

Stoney, it is good to know that you can relate to this as well. Thank you for your kind compliment, and for your continued readership :)

fosho with respect to you my friend...respect

We all ask ourselves these questions every moment of every day. There is not a simple answer that would make your day. You have to work for it and even then it's not a guarantee. Don't be afraid to challenge yourself not just mentally and emotionally. I find that these types of poems are easiest to write because of how much emotion is put in them. Great job!

Hey cosiest!

Thanks so much for stopping by to comment and relate, and thank you for the solid advice :)

Thank you for these heart-touching deep reflections in such an eloquent, poetic form!
Though it may be very painful, this experience shows that you don't suppress the dark side that is part of all of us. You give it permission to show up and to be seen.This way you create space for questions, surrender and new beginnings. After this soul work is done, all the missing pieces will fall into place, and the frightening monster of darkness can go to sleep again.
Congrats on this great poem, and on your courage to face your demons as well!

Thank you for that extremely heartfelt comment, Sappho! It means a lot! Your encouragement is really uplifting, so thank you for that :)
It's good to see so many of you here!!

I feel this, so simple yet so true.

I'm glad that I am not alone in this struggle. Thanks so much for stopping by to read and comment, Classy :)

I relate only too well, very well said, and thanks for the  RL add. :)

I'm glad that this piece resonated well with you, periwinkle! Thank you as well for the RL and your readership :)

I will, Beginning. Thank you for your encouragement! I certainly wish I were always as confident as I am in this moment :)

Good job hun, we all get lost in life eventually, i know i have many times and sometimes i do feel lost but find my way with time.

It's a beautiful inspiring poem and helps others remember that we relate or still happens. Continue writing hun 🤗❤🤗🤗❤🙂🙂

I feel this made my spirit awaken, your words are the very voice of my soul. I remember when I was kid, all I wanted to do was fight for justice, save the world, had a zest for it. Until a older friend spoke these words to me, The world was burning before I got here.  And hope became so hollow to me, And I been wandering since. Great wisdom in this piece. Love it.

relatable.........making a great sense. Keep it up