Inspired by Reena’s Exploration Challenge #197 & Eugenia’s Weekly Prompt – Journey
my life, this winding and criss cross journey
enduring the setbacks nature often offers
forces an accounting of my true self’s mission
while i critiquely reflect within my soul
the revelation – the person i see in the mirror is not me
it hurts that i’ve lived with this stranger for so long
i vow…
no more continuing to plod along how others want me
i’ll take the reins now to forge paths more to my liking
my destiny means claiming my glory and being wholly present
I Write Her 
this was a fantastic poem! Very well done I loved it!
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May your inspiration carry you to where your dreams desire you to go! Be well.
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Absolutely! Thanks, Jorge! You too! 🙂
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Wonderful advice.
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Thanks, Jude!! 🙂
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Susi this is really an inspirational piece and I love it. As we get older it is easier to embrace ourselves and speak our truth. You go girl!!! Beautiful. Hugs and love, Joni
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❤ Thanks, Joni! Yes, it does get easier because we're just tired of the shit. We must all move forward or be forever bogged down.
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So true my friend. You are so welcome. We are both strong women. We do forge ahead. Sending hugs 🤗
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Yes, we do! 🙂
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Loved this, Susi!! A real inspiration – bellissimo!!
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Great to have you back!!!!! 😊💕🌹
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Glad to be back!! ❤
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Well written. Our life is ours 🙂
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Absolutely! Thanks, Lakshmi!
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Nice & true written you. I am glad. Always myself evolving.
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Hi Rajkkhoja! Thank you so much for your comment. Yes, I believe we must always evolve. 🙂
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You are most welcome! 👍
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Bravo! Women need to do this “i’ll take the reins now to forge paths more to my liking” more often. Seems we buy into the idea that giving is good and taking time to develop our own interests is selfish and unkind…. We get shamed and coerced into denying ourselves far too often.
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Yes, I find that as women we tend to learn this later in life. My hope is that changes with each generation. Thanks, Val!
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Your rest has done you good. I love this poem, it is inspiring. ❤❤❤
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You’re sweet to say, Carolyn! Thank you!! ❤
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Wow! What a comeback, Susi! We are on the same page, my friend!
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❤ Thank you, Eugenia! May we continue to align! 🙂
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So true! I really admire you for taking this step towards truly becoming you.
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Thanks, Astrid! 🙂
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This is so beautifully written Susi. Always be true to yourself.
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Always! It’s the hardest lesson to learn but the best one. 🙂 Thank you so much, Sadje!
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You’re welcome
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
My self evolving …….. by Susi Bocks
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I think you and I are working on the same lines today 🙂 Good to see you back.
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It’s a good theme! Glad to be back, Reena! 🙂
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Wonderful. Too often we aim to please others while limiting our own joy.
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Very true! As they say “Keep your eye on the ball!” Thanks, Jules!
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Bravo! 👏🏼👏🏼
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Thanks, Punam!! I really loved the prompts and how they lined up well. Great inspiration!
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