even chronically independent self-reflectors
flail at success in overcoming
what holds them back
the likelihood is things aren’t changing
as they risk staying the same
in delusional comfort
interpreting safety in a lack of movement
what power moves
or when does the right motivation
frighten the fiends within
enough to halt their destruction
to let the authentic win and reveal itself
I Write Her 
I loved this poem, Susi! <3 Well done! Xo
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So glad you enjoyed it, Carol Anne! Thank you! <3
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Very nice! I liked the line “interpreting safety in a lack of movement”. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Devlin! To me, movement means going for it, therefore fear is felt. I’m glad you liked that line, one of my favorites too. :)
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Very vivid and emotional poem Susi! Bravo!
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Thanks, Val. I think these, yes vivid and emotional, outbursts are so typically human. We all go through them, and they are heart-felt.
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The imagery of “fiends within” and the quest for authentic self-discovery evoke a sense of introspection and resilience.
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Oh, yes, definitely! Thank you!
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Beautiful, and sad.
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Indeed, it can be. Thank you, Diana!
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🙂🎊
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Very powerful words, Susi!
❌☕❤️✍️
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<3 Thank you, Carolyn!
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We, humans cling to the familiar and are afraid to embrace the unknown.
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So true! Thanks, Sadje!
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You’re always welcome 🙏🏼
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