Thank you so much POET, N61 and ODETTE!~ I wish I knew a way to truly express the way I feel when someone comments on one of my poems. I believed for a very long time that I never had anything of value to say. It's the was I grew up. I am honestly speechless sometimes. I am certainly humbled and the feeling is over the top. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU!~ Once upon a time, I would NEVER dream of letting anyone know these secrets. It's wonderful to "feel safe" here on Poet's Corner. Blessings!~

Celtic

I meant to say it's the WAY I grew up. Whoops!~

You have a special gift Celtic.I enjoyed your poem very much !
Well written!

Thanks Snowytop, what a sweet thing to say. Much appreciated. Have a wonderful evening. Celtic!~

Hi Celtic

This cathartic write works so very well with faultless rhythm - this is one of those poems that gives a very personal insight into the poet as a person, which is a brave thing to do...

Best wishes

Bill

Thanks LadyBee! Much appreciated. Each of the poems from that era were very much about healing. A breath, a step, a word, a hug and some days...a scream at a time. I never knew who I was. I never knew I was in the driver's seat. I certainly didn't know how to make wise choices. Some days I had no will to live. This is one of the poems that signifies my "sock in the face" to the demons I fought. I used to be embarrassed by it, all those years ago. WHY? Because everyone else seemed to "get it" but me. Poet's Corner feels like a safe place to let myself be known a little bit more. I share, I learn, I grow and I am humbled when someone can relate and in some way these poems help. Blessings to you and all the teachers I meet along the way on this journey through life. Hugs, Celtic!~

Hi Bill, thank you for what you said. I guess I pretty well said it all with my comments to LadyBee. I am so honored by your comments and to read "faultless" in regards to my rhyme.
Brave? Perhaps. I find people can relate to those who can open up and be vulnerable. Anymore, I toughen up when I need to and do a much better job of taking care of myself. I think everyone here has had their hearts and egos bruised a time or two. I can tell by the writing. Hats off to those who can share now who couldn't in the past. Hugs to you and have a great evening. Celtic.
Back at cha Bill.

I am glad you conquered your probems because it gave us your fine poetry. studecar

ka pai ehoa kia kaha kia maia kia

Thank you kindly Studecar. You made my day!~ Much appreciated.

Charlie, sorry, could you please translate? I'm lost. Celtic

My dearest friend. This is a masterpiece..I haven't read you like this. This s a documented journey on what we need to wade to get to the most important part and that is FINDING OURSELVES. A JOURNEY THAT WILL NEVER END. I AM LOST FOREVER AND ALWAYS THE TIME SPENT IN FINDING MYSELF IS SUCH A CRUCIAL PART OF MY EXISTENCE. FABULOUS ENDING. LLOVE IT MY DEAR FRIEND...



Speak well above a whisper
Shed safely all concerns
Life has been a frenzied maze
Of complicated turns

Stand and earn your freedom
For now, look not behind
You have enough to deal with
You have yourself to find

Thanks for sharing...

windy

Thanks WINDY for your heartfelt comments. So appreciated. You mentioned that you haven't read me like this. SO true. I haven't shared in this vein before and as mentioned, it takes feeling safe and I do now, at this stage of my life. The process never ends as you stated. So true. Have a good one and thank you again for all your kind and touching comments. Hugs, abundance and blessings to you!~ Celtic

Celtic
This is such a memorable poem.
Every word is perfectly placed delivering such insight.
I love it.

hedistuff, thank you for you response to my poem. Short and to the point. LOL. Much appreciated. Have a great night. Celtic!~

Thanks ONDOS, what a great comment. You honor me. I never thought this piece would get the attention it has. WOW!~ Hugs to you and your lovely. Celtic