Cut yourself free
from the weight of all you have not forgiven
vitality constricted by past failures
a tangle of rope, that does not allow a full breath.
Tightening with each memory
of a time you did not stop it,
held mute as the words were flung your way,
didn’t stand up tall enough for yourself.
You carry fault for letting it happen.
Patterns of knots encircle your being.
Twisted, tight, wound round, a strangle of heavy.
If you would have been smarter, stronger, better …
tried just a little harder…
if you had only been more.
Use the knife, cut yourself free.
© Ali Grimshaw 2017
I am taking a stand to eliminate violence against women. Thank you to all of the organizations who reach out to help women in need each day.
#BeBoldForChange – International Women’s Day 2017
Very empowering and inspiring words Ali.
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Thank you for your reply.
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Dear Ali- Thank you for your comment and for checking in with me on the meet in greet. Indeed, your poetry is powerful, and it surely spreads light. This poem has more symbolic meaning to me than you can ever know. Especially in the coming week as I face a painful anniversary of sorts. It really touched me, and helps to put things in perspective. Thank you for your beautiful poetry!
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Carol, thank you for letting me know how much my poetry meant to your day. We all face tough times and when we are connected it makes life a little bit easier. Take care!
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Exactly the words I needed to read this morning. Thank you!
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Oh Ann, thanks for letting me know that my words made a difference in your day. Thank you for sharing.
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ut yourself free
from the weight of all you have not forgiven
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Thank you Kirsten.
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Cut yourself free
from the weight of all you have not forgiven
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I am nominating you for One Lovely Blog Award.
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Thank you. I am honored by your nomination. I don’t usually respond to blog awards. Have a beautiful day.
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Perfect poem for the day!📣 Mom
On Wed, Mar 8, 2017 at 7:05 AM, flashlight batteries wrote:
> Ali Grimshaw posted: “Cut yourself free from the weight of all you have > not forgiven vitality constricted by past failures a tangle of rope, that > does not allow a full breath. Tightening with each memory of a time you did > not stop it, held mute as the words were flung yo” >
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Thanks Mom.
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What a spectacular reminder of the construct we often impose upon ourselves AND an invitation to see it as such. Thank you.
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Karyn, your comments mean so much to me. Thanks for taking the time to send your reflection.
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All your poems are lovely. I hope you print a book of your poems.
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Wow. Thank you for the positive feedback. I hope to have a book of poems printed someday.
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Very inspirational, and beautifully written
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Magarisa, I appreciate this so much.
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You’re most welcome, Ali.
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Beautifully express.
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Thank you. Many, many women are suffering and I am sending out hope for healing.
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That is beautiful
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Thank you.
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Thank you for reading
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