Don't ask

Your poem is just so wonderfully written k.... I loved it's openness and it moved me deeply...Ty for sharing it as well as your poignant author's notes, too. I am hoping there are brighter days ahead in 2021, for you and those you hold dear.
*hugs  
xo
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B

Thanks for your kindness, Blue - and for the RL add. It was one of those sad, weary days, but I'm much better now. 🙂❤

These are challenging times
Stay vigilant is all you can too
Everyone knows someone not so lucky

Quality sentiment and ink

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Thanks, Poet. Some days I just lose all my badassery for a bit...

On target recognizing the human condition. Excellent.


hugs,
buddhakitty.

It's a little bit of everything, isn't it...
Thanks for your comment, and the hugs!
k

I have to remind myself, often, to not play the “they have it worse so I should t feel bad” game. Just because someone has it worse than you doesn’t invalidate your feelings.

Maybe you didn’t need to hear that. Maybe I just needed to say it to myself again.

❤️

I totally agree. The hard thing is that I feel bad on their behalf, but it's not appropriate to seek comfort from the ones who have it worse....
That's why I vent it here. Thanks for your grace and support. ❤

Dear Titanium, i love the complete portrait you painted. Because I have an almost innate aversion to rose-colored glasses, I am interested in knowing both sides. I recall the absolute tragedy that occured in yiur community and I would imagine that will disrupt the peace of mind for a long while land even the highest tree climbed cannot assuage that kind of grief. I'm with you sister❤

Thanks, GW. The air just feels pretty heavy here sometimes, but our sense of community is remarkable. I count myself very lucky, and having supportive friends here makes it even better. ❤

You're courage is inspiring❣❣

The first and second halves have an effectively evocative counterpoint about them. We carry on for those who cannot. 💖🙏

Indeed we do, Daniel. ❤
Thanks so much for your kind comment and understanding.

Dear K,

So I’m not asking. I’m just going to send a hug. So many facets to each individual with some shinier than others at times. I find it’s always such a relief when the heaviness lifts and for a few minutes joy prevails. Your write captures both sides of the coin simultaneously and that can be so difficult to do when not feeling cheery yet you’ve done it marvelously. H🌷

In hindsight, I was wishing for a different title for this... I do want people to ask how I am, but the fact is they aren't always expecting all sides of the answer! Anyway, it was written in a particular melancholy moment so I'll leave it alone...
Thank you for your kind support of all my facets! ❤

BTitanium, this intense emotional poignant write echos in my mind. You character is intact and expressed beautifully with this heart warming verse. Your compassion for others conflicting with your own happiness is a testament to your completeness as a beautiful soul, displayed wonderfully in poetry. Beautiful!

Thank you, Feet! That is a very kind comment. I appreciate your visit and the RL add.

I was reading a poetry book the other day in which the writer is asked what are they going to do when they finally make it big, to which they reply “allow myself the gift of feeling safe enough to be small”.

We live in a world where vulnerability is seen as weakness sometimes. But what I love about poetry as a whole, is that there is this community of people who are saying Y’know what... vulnerability is a virtue. Personally, I love it when people are real with me. Especially in writing.  

If you feel like your world is breaking, don’t push that away. It’s not weakness. It’s purity. Know it. Own it.  

Thank you for sharing this thought provoking little mirror, Squee.  

-M

(ohmygosh you really ARE going to keep calling me that! LOL)

Thank you for taking the time to comment. I agree with all that you've said. There is a time to be strong for those who need it, though, which is why I love having this place to come and fall apart - to own my vulnerability, as you put it. I'm so grateful for all of you here.
k

The dual life - outward persona and your inner thoughts.

Reminds me of when someone asks, "How are you?" - and their reaction if it isn't, "Great" or something positive along those lines.

Exactly. You nailed it. It's wonderful when you have people you can answer fully... the rest of them only get the happy story. Thanks for stopping by to read and comment!

Many things can be true at the same time
I like how you got
straight to the root of the matter
Much respect

Thanks so much! Wow, you're way back in the archives here... really appreciate you visiting. 😊
❤️k