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Anger is a secondary emotion
And when directed at you is not about you
Pain and Grief don’t last forever
But can give you strength to become a better person
Shame and Fear can hold you hostage
But shedding these layers leads to enlightenment
Joy can be found every day
And when experienced in small ways, multiplies
Trust is essential
And is the glue that holds all relationships together
Pride is sometimes helpful
But hubris can distance you from others
Wonder and Anticipation can make you feel alive
And attracts others to your inner child
Kindness and Patience are at times a challenge
But when practiced, lead to healthy relationships
Hope is at once all we have and sometimes need
And the foundation for faith, peace and love
* Thanks to Kellie Elmore for the Free Write Friday Image Prompt: http://kellieelmore.com/2013/05/24/fwf-free-write-friday-image-prompt-8/
I took a lot of liberties with the image this week. It reminded me that taking a road trip can be a solitary contemplative experience at times. I am heading out on one this weekend with loved ones. It is much needed after this week and even this past month ! And truly, I have used some of these recent experiences as fonder for the poem.
Building A Life Of Hope 
Loved the read, these lines resonated with me;
But can give you strength to become a better person
Shame and Fear can hold you hostage
You have explored inner turmoil well.
Thank you. The piece has been timely for me this week-and now I get to escape for a bit!
What a wonderful piece…words we all need to hear as often as possible. Thanks for uplifting my heart. Had a wonderful holiday weekend.
Many thanks! Writing it has really been cathartic; had a tough week! And now I am off!
Powerful. I also got that from the image. Whatever is in the mind of the person whose hand is waving over the earth…her thoughts are personal. But universal. Thank you.
Exactly!! I am looking forward to my getaway in many ways.
You may have taken liberties with the prompt, but you wrote a powerful poem! This is outstanding in so many ways! Beautiful!
Thank you Charles! I actually read it aloud to my family at dinner tonight. It felt like I was saying Grace. I wrote it as a way for centering myself after a particularly challenging week at work. Plus, I was going on a weekend getaway with my love (thus the image prompt was timely). I love your words as well.
This needs to hang on my wall! What wonderful reminders you have shared that will resonate with many. Thank you so much for an inspired post. Beautiful!
WOW! Thank you for such a high compliment Kellie! It was inspired by a highly charged emotional situation that occurred that week. Rather than dwell in negativity, I chose to turn it around.