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Don't measure me by thoughts
Do not measure me by thoughts,
Do not measure me by words
Measure me by the stars,
By the wind, by the clouds
By the leaves that have fallen from trees,
By the warm summer rains,
By eternity somewhere in the sky,
By the blue azure seas
Along the pink shiver of sunsets,
By the thrill of moonlit nights,
By the thunder of distant rumblings,
Walking among the fields
By turquoise dewdrops,
By the whisper of white birches,
Along that twisted path,
Creeping among dreams ...
By the scent of magnolias
In a white evening garden,
By cream tenderness of a rose
Falling into my palm
By dreams in a mother-of-pearl haze,
By the morning tenderness of hands,
Playing something on a violin,
Dropping a sound in the heart
By the scarlet dance of a candle,
By fire, burning the night,
And, it seems, waiting for a meeting,
I cannot overcome myself
And yet, do not measure, don't ...
I don't know the edges myself
Sometimes I feel so small,
other times as expansive as space
Do not measure me by words
Measure me by the stars,
By the wind, by the clouds
By the leaves that have fallen from trees,
By the warm summer rains,
By eternity somewhere in the sky,
By the blue azure seas
Along the pink shiver of sunsets,
By the thrill of moonlit nights,
By the thunder of distant rumblings,
Walking among the fields
By turquoise dewdrops,
By the whisper of white birches,
Along that twisted path,
Creeping among dreams ...
By the scent of magnolias
In a white evening garden,
By cream tenderness of a rose
Falling into my palm
By dreams in a mother-of-pearl haze,
By the morning tenderness of hands,
Playing something on a violin,
Dropping a sound in the heart
By the scarlet dance of a candle,
By fire, burning the night,
And, it seems, waiting for a meeting,
I cannot overcome myself
And yet, do not measure, don't ...
I don't know the edges myself
Sometimes I feel so small,
other times as expansive as space
Author's Note
If people measured me by my thoughts I would be in real trouble, so there is an ulterior motive for this one. :)
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Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
7th Jan 2021 1:32pm
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7th Jan 2021 2:03pm
Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
7th Jan 2021 1:42pm
Taking the measure of anyone is nearly impossible, I've found.
This poem demonstrates this?
Many great lines/images. Definitely a feel good poem.
I write enough dark shit. We need beautiful feel good poems.
Peace,
Andres
This poem demonstrates this?
Many great lines/images. Definitely a feel good poem.
I write enough dark shit. We need beautiful feel good poems.
Peace,
Andres
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Re: Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
7th Jan 2021 2:04pm
Indeed it is, Andres, and how much of our true self is actually ever seen. I hope this poem demonstrates it.
I try to spread the love sometimes, I have enough dark shit in my mind. But I really like the dark stuff too. :p Still if you got some feel good here I am happy. 💖XoxO
I try to spread the love sometimes, I have enough dark shit in my mind. But I really like the dark stuff too. :p Still if you got some feel good here I am happy. 💖XoxO
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7th Jan 2021 2:05pm
Concise but beautiful FF, your comments are always a pleasure and so meaningful. 💖XoxO
Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
7th Jan 2021 1:46pm
Such beautiful imagery. Really awesome piece
Fortunately only we can measure ourselves from what we think and hide inside
Great job, loved it
Ron xx
Fortunately only we can measure ourselves from what we think and hide inside
Great job, loved it
Ron xx
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Re: Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
7th Jan 2021 2:05pm
Thanks Ron, I am so happy you thought it is awesome. You are so right, we hide so much inside always and I really love how you expressed that. 💖XoxO
Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
7th Jan 2021 3:17pm
So much truth spoken in your thoughts on this stimulating spill respect dear poetess
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7th Jan 2021 4:17pm
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7th Jan 2021 5:57pm
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7th Jan 2021 3:17pm
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7th Jan 2021 4:18pm
I am a bundle of feeling and I love being eloquent. Ooo, I love words dance and I like you too. ;) 💖XoxO
Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
7th Jan 2021 6:21pm
measuring you by these words results in a sumptuous mixture of language induced imagery that is a very pleasant diversion indeed...very enjoyable read...
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Re: Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
7th Jan 2021 7:00pm
Thanks BC, I am so happy you are liking some of the stuff I am putting out here. Such a wonderful description; that's me, a sumptuous mixture of language and very pleasant diversion. ;) 💖XoxO
Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
7th Jan 2021 7:11pm
Beautifully and delicately imbued with force of spirit, a more sensitive rendering could not be asked for, I love just feeling this as I read it over. 💖🎶🙏
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Re: Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
7th Jan 2021 8:37pm
Thanks Daniel, that is such an amazing comment for me. Each part is even more beautiful than the last but I absolutely adore that you were able to truly feel it as you read it over. That means so much to me that you were able to really take it in. 💖XoxO
Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
7th Jan 2021 7:50pm
Beautiful, Kristina❣❣ I think we all are blessed with limitless, unique potential. My favorite passage, "I don't know the edges myself" thank you BD for the think❤
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Re: Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
7th Jan 2021 8:38pm
Thanks GW, that is a really beautiful message regarding being blessed with limitless unique potential and I am glad you picked up on that part of it but I know you always take things in deeply. 💖XoxO
Re: Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
7th Jan 2021 9:34pm
Taking things deeply can be a blessing and a curse but hey it's me 😊
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Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
7th Jan 2021 9:16pm
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7th Jan 2021 9:18pm
Wow Numer90, I consider that high praise indeed, I am so happy you stopped by and found one that you could really feel. That makes me happy. 💖XoxO
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7th Jan 2021 9:27pm
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7th Jan 2021 9:38pm
Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
7th Jan 2021 9:46pm
An amazing and very thought-provoking write; once again a masterpiece from your creative mind. Hugs and thanks. Peace. oral
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Re: Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
7th Jan 2021 10:24pm
Thanks Oral, If I can provoke your thoughts I am happy. ;) Ah, a masterpiece, my heart flutters. But they haven't figured out what my mind is yet. lol 💖XoxO
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7th Jan 2021 10:57pm
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8th Jan 2021 1:44am
Thanks Francisco, I really love that - one of my favorite comments from you for sure. :) 💖 XoxO
Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
8th Jan 2021 2:47am
Wow. I just love all the nature images... and that final stanza is so deep and powerful. We are ever-changing, never to be limited by measurements...
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8th Jan 2021 12:55pm
If I get a wow from you BT I feel like I accomplished something. :) That final stanza delivers the overall message; never to be limited by measurements, exactly. I am happy I could fill your head with nature images. 💖XoxO
Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
8th Jan 2021 5:03am
You're a poetess with infinite talent and vision. Not sure the universe can contain you when you go searching.
Beautiful write, read like a stroll in the outdoors while paying attention to details.
Beautiful write, read like a stroll in the outdoors while paying attention to details.
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Re: Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
8th Jan 2021 12:59pm
Wow, that is such an incredible comment DaVinci. I don't know what to say to infinite talent and vision, thank you. I am always searching. :) I really like 'a stroll in the outdoors while paying attention to details' also - I tend to notice things most people don't. 💖 XoxO
Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
9th Jan 2021 1:56am
If we're wise enough to know when not to measure and just appreciate from the atom to the edges of creation, that's where we find the sort of beauty you've captured here. Amazing perspective and writing, Kristina.
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9th Jan 2021 2:04pm
Wow, I am speechless, that is one hell of a comment. How am I supposed to respond to that? Jury is still out on whether you are awesome or mean? Still trying to measure. lol 💖XoxO
Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
10th Jan 2021 11:01am
What can I say...absolutely gorgeous!!!
I found myself swirling around these mesmerizing imageries.... The piece is not just a pretty poetic art but also very deep n meaningful. Bravo! 👏👏👏
I found myself swirling around these mesmerizing imageries.... The piece is not just a pretty poetic art but also very deep n meaningful. Bravo! 👏👏👏
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10th Jan 2021 3:39pm
Thank you so much InDreamz, your comment really made my morning so much nicer. I am really happy you were able to get immersed in the imagery like I was when writing. 💖XoxO
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10th Jan 2021 3:41pm
Thank you for sharing this splendid poem... It's a sheer delight reading it😊
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Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
10th Jan 2021 7:28pm
You brought a tear to my eye with your beautiful message, and your vivid, gorgeous imagery - thanks for the instructions, Kristina; and will do, but only if you promise to measure me by that same standard 😛
Awesome writing ❤️
Awesome writing ❤️
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10th Jan 2021 9:09pm
Thanks NewBeginnings, it's a deal. I have been pretty down today and although this may have brought a tear to your eye, your comment gave me a smile. Your opinion means so much to me and I know that for you to say vivid gorgeous imagery I have accomplished something. 💖XoxO
Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
12th Jan 2021 00:23am
Outstanding work Kristina, it's like an anthem, a proclamation of the poetic self professing your passion, sincere and vulnerable yet strong in resolution.
Bravo.
Bravo.
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Re: Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
12th Jan 2021 9:20pm
Thanks Wally, passionate, sincere, and vulnerable that sounds just like me. Great interpretation. :) 💖XoxO
Re. Don't measure me by thoughts
13th Jan 2021 4:00am
Dear K,
The constraints of others expectations, the worst of them being our own, can be a real kill joy. I wonder who thought these restrictive boxes up in the first place? I found this poem particularly personal feeling very insignificant as of late. In trying to keep an uplifted perspective your closing stanza turns it right around so the power of positive outcomes will rule and i so appreciate that. As per, you write with such an emotional appeal that everyone can relate to and understand it’s refreshing and cherished. Well done! H🌷
The constraints of others expectations, the worst of them being our own, can be a real kill joy. I wonder who thought these restrictive boxes up in the first place? I found this poem particularly personal feeling very insignificant as of late. In trying to keep an uplifted perspective your closing stanza turns it right around so the power of positive outcomes will rule and i so appreciate that. As per, you write with such an emotional appeal that everyone can relate to and understand it’s refreshing and cherished. Well done! H🌷
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13th Jan 2021 2:15pm
The worst of them being our own, don't I understand that all to well and the infinite number of restrictive boxes that keep us from reaching our full potential and cast so much judgement. I am really sorry to hear you are feeling insignificant as of late and truly hope that feeling will pass soon; and you are definitely not insignificant. I really appreciate your final thoughts, that's really beautiful and means so much to me that you feel that way. 💖XoxO