It went around her neck, a symbol smooth of warmth
concise clarity, just enough weight to feel the ground
hold onto when her confidence didn’t show up for work.
It replaced her doubts packaged with strings of anxiety
long ago shipped on away. Her essential purpose
written to last, needed all of the available room.
The chain lay lightly on her chest, polished by her daily reaching.
She was never without it, the promise made for small faces
their eyes questions from a future she would never see.
© Alicia Grimshaw 2018
concise clarity… when her confidence didn’t show up for work.
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I appreciate your reflection my friend.
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I think we all need that chain that keeps us going through the times of self-doubt and fear! And I liked the idea (if I’m interpreting it correctly) that by finding her purpose, she was leaving a legacy for future generations…
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Ann, I really appreciate your generous reflection on this piece. Yes, I think you are right that by finding her purpose she is leaving a gift for the younger generation. Have a beautiful week.
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I think we all have those little charms to help get us through the day and give us courage. (K)
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Thanks for letting me know that you could related to this poem. Have a great day.
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I am glad she found her purpose and meaning ~ And I like that quote Nietzche ~
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I easily related to ‘when confidence didn’t show up to work’. And taking comfort from something that meant something unknown or understood to others. Yes.
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Thanks for letting me know that you could relate. Have a most beautiful day.
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The end with a future sounds so sad… life can be heavy to bear
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I appreciate your reflection. Yes, life can feel heavy and it is interesting that you found the ending words to be sad.
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Beautiful!
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Thank you. Have a most beautiful weekend.
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You are very welcome, you have a wonderful one too 🙂
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Nice phrase: “confidence didn’t show up for work”
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Thanks for the feedback, Frank. Have a great weekend.
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