an accustomed numb.

Think mine
Is a herd of
Dead horses

A herd, he says.... heh heh 😜
I can relate, C... Probably why you and I get on so very well. We should drag our respective dead horses for a walk sometime...Lmfao.
You're truly lovely, in adding my words to your RL and supporting me like you do. I'm so so happy you're not glowing in the dark and you're on your way to being protected from mass-holes who aren't concerned with spreading their potential deadly sputum... (eww, but I love that word!)
Over the moon, actually!
Much love and thanks for the giggle,
🌹
xo
-B

Lessons abound in life ... some heavier than others ... good write ... Bless and love ...

Dearest FeNyX, you're correct in learning. Always, always learning....
Ty so very much for reading and your thoughts.
I'm appreciative 🙏
🌹
xo
-B

so you are missing your dead horse?

everyone needs one of those dont they? :)

Ohh that good 'Ol boy is still stinking up the joint...!
Lol... Thank you for reading, and yes, I think it's imperative to keep A dead horse around, at least for emergency purposes or that midnight hour need that's bound to surface and self torment ... I tend to be a glutton for punishment, after all ;)
At least I'm self aware!!

I do love your visits,
Thank you for your eyes...
🌹
xo
-B-

I think this piece shows so much growth in you. I loved it. It was direct and doesn’t try to be anything else. I have huge respect for poems that can do that.

Thank you very much for being vulnerable and showing up. The world needs more of that.

-M

Missy,  
I often think (always after the fact) that letting pure emotion rule the cyber pen is nothing but a mistake and what the fuck is wrong with me, that I WANT to publish my whiny (to me) innermost haggle?!?! Then, after an inner brawl with myself, I always remember the advice that David Macleod gave me on my poem, three stories of me, back in Nov, he said he publishes EVERYTHING. The raw and (to him) the untoward as well as what he felt 'worked." Everything. That struck me. Deep. I made a promise to myself to try and not leave anything hiding in my drafts, to publish all I write, no matter my personal like or dislike... (talk about difficult.) I told myself that I only needed to do that until 2021 and then I could hide as much as I wanted... but January finally rolled around I still, I am on that same weirdo path.... I guess I think it's helpful in building up my confidence, so the path continues...  
 
My long af point is, it's somewhat of a forced vulnerability, that's the honesty behind it...lol....  
However, my thanks to you, for that as a takeaway, is so very abundant... 🙏  
 
I'm extremely grateful for your read,. those gracious thoughtful insights and the generous RL add.  
 
Brightening my day!  
🌹  
xo  
-B  
 

Ah, well Bear does have a good point.

The origin of the word courage, comes from the Latin word ‘cor’ meaning heart. Therefore to have courage is not a show of vulnerability or bravery... it is a show of heart. It only asks that we show up and be ourselves.

(Check out Brené Brown’s writings on this subject)

The world needs what you have to give. Never dilute yourself. It’s difficult because it’s worth it.

Just my humble opinion. 😉

-M

(Ps- I leave you with the wisdom of Papa BooCow - https://youtu.be/ZN1Tw8XM1LY)

Papa Boocow..... nice.
He speaks ALL the truths.
Ty, Missy
🙏
I will check out Brené Brown’s writings....
xo

-B

BV, You write with such great emotion and this incredibly descriptive write is an awakening to want more, take risk, and to live. Letting go of the reins, no more dragging or beating a dead horse. Your poetry reveals the other side of the coin to me and that is inspiring......by the way I believe I saw you dragging your dead horse as I was dragging mine, could we possibly be NeigHHH-bors???? Fantastic Write Blue!

We're gonna need a stable to put all our putrid beat up dead horses around here. Between myself, you and AspergerPoet56, we've got the makings of a dead horse farm... Lmfao.. Omg!!! I'm dying laughing.... I was contemplating changing my pic to one of my chosen dead horse, but I thought it might be a tad distasteful, buuut maybe!! lol.. fucking crass Americans... we don't know better (is what I can claim!) Ty so much for reading, your always astute and much appreciated kind words and the list add. I'm lucky to have your friendship and levity when I need it the most..

Much love and respect,
🌹
xo
-B

Bravissima. Blue❣❣ Your word choices are thrilling. What a spectacular metaphor this is, "that fucking missing puzzle piece~
found under a couch cushion of happenstance"
This is a fascinating metaphor, "dragging that precious dead horse,
is what made my back so strong"
The idea of growing stronger by holding on to regret or resentment, or any past occurence that weighs us down.
Thank you for the think. S❣❣

Dearest, B,
I'm reading my spill again, because I am trying to understand. Sometimes it's just confusing, to my wee little walnut..( hahaha) of what IS something that might resonate. It's never what I think, ever!
(It's cool and somewhat terrifying. lol..)
I'm really glad you enjoyed my write enough to RL it and engage with your brilliant thoughts and feelings.
I'm so so thankful for you, B
Truly.
Much love and red lipped kisses,
🌹
xo
B

Lots of word magic, juggling, and meaning. A+++. You are amazing, doesn't seem to be a limit to your talent and creativity. Hugs, kisses, and peace. Oral

O,  
You leave me in such a lovely mood of oral word embrace, with your thoughtfulness. Your hand within my hand, you lift my spirits, so.  
Ty for reading and you being, you.  
I'm so grateful.  
Much love, hugs & kisses.. a billion times over.  
💜  
XOXO  
B

Yes, I'll take those kisses one at a time forever. okay? Peace. oral

Beautifully written and incredibly resonant, Blue.  Gorgeous work, as always 💜.

Ahhh, Luna!
It's one of my biggest treats to see you on my page and even more so with your generous kind words. I'm totally trying not to pull on my Luna fan-girl
t-shirt... good thing hockey is on!!! (Let's Go Bolts!)
Lmao.
I'm grateful for the RL add and your eyes...
Much love and hugs,
🌹
xo
B

You have to get back on the horse at some point to find the right person for you.  Keep on writing.

Awww, that's true. Ty very much Francisco!
🌹

I always believe in saying it like it is .
you have shown here that you’re  not afraid to be yourself and that’s always a good thing . Sometimes the things we think are the worst about ourselves are the most endearing to others
Jmo☺️
Keep writing ✍️
Always
Jackie 🌹

THERE SHE IS!!!  
I was wondering where you've been all day!  
You're like me and I forget that your avatar changes like the 🍃 wind (which I love!) I just always look for one and it's already different... lol  
I'm happy to see you on my page and just Damn.... you bring the heavy hitting bullet like reality, too. 💥Boom!💥... So you're saying,  
My cringes are too adorbs!!?!?!?!...  
Lmfao... figures...hahaha  
You are a bright 🔆 light and a beacon of goodness. Ty for the RL add, your lovely friendship and these more than kind words.  
My luck is truly fortunate.  

Much love, hugs and kisses,  
🌹  
xo
#BlueBoo
;)

I appreciate you too BlueBoo
Luv Always you sis
Jackie 🌹♥️

just fyi,
NO ONE steals your ideas..
That's a Tim-impossible.
heh heh
I thank you very much for reading.
Truly...
xo
B

Hee hee

I love this and the title. It sounds like satori, instant awakening. Terrific use of formatting. Something I rarely get to point out. My friend Luna Greyhawk has a mastery of that, uses of bold and italics to convey meaning. I love the intimately contemplative, it's so resonant to our shared human experience. 🙏🎶💖

Yes, I'm part of the Luna-fan-girl club... Daisy and I have matching t-shirts! Her poetry is what mine aspires to be when it grows up. She knocks me over, breathless with almost ever write she posts...
I appreciate the mention of formatting... 🙏
Your comments stimulate my creativity, always.  
Thanks for everything, Daniel.  
I'm deeply grateful for you!!!  
💜  
xoxo

I couldn't help but think of the word "eureka" while reading that first part of the poem, when things are revealing themselves to you.
The entire piece delivers swiftly and light on what otherwise weighs heavy on shoulders.
Nicely done.

Thank you for reading, Wally
You're a great help in my motivation and I deeply appreciate your insightfulness.
💜
xoxo
S