With the brokenness
there is a choice
to hear the mirror
or bury that which you won’t face.
Without any proof
I know you can do the hard things.
It is courage coupled with action
that matters after we fall.
Brave has always
lived inside of you,
printed in bold letters.
Step forward
cloaked in courage to
pick up only the pieces that
are worth keeping.
© Ali Grimshaw 2019
Reblogged this on Women Who Think Too Much by Jeanne Marie.
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Thank you for sharing my voice.
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My pleasure…
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Love the depth
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Thank you for visiting.
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Ali, wow. I am so inspired by your poetry. There’s a spiritual energy in your words. I think you know that.
Your last few lines reminds me of a Rumi quote, one of my favorites:
“Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every croner of your life.” ~Rumi
Much love and Light to you, Ali. Thank you.
Debbie
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Thank you so much Debbie. Great to hear from you. Hope you are well and continuing to lead others on the path to forgiveness.
Ali
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks for sharing.
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Beautiful & powerful!
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I appreciate the appreciation.
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there is a choice
to hear the mirror…
pick up only the pieces that
are worth keeping.
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Thank you my friend
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Yes! Especially the last lines…..
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Thanks Ann. Wishing you a great day.
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Ali, your words are perfectly applicable to me …. yes it does take courage to put the “right” pieces back together again after we fall from crushing circumstances. Powerful poem! Sounds like you’ve been there ….. my Heart so goes out to you! BIG (((HUGS)))!!!
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Thank you AmyRose. I am pleased to hear that you could relate to my words. Connecting with others is what keeps me sharing.
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Really like the last line ‘pick up only the pieces that are worth keeping.’ It reminds me that we can’t keep everything we want or have everything we want…sometimes we just need a few essentials to move forward. Have a good week, Ali 🙂
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Thanks for the feedback Mabel. As life grows longer in years it is easy to carry forth things and beliefs that weigh you down. It is worth it to clean house.
I hope you have a beautiful day and travel lightly.
Ali
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Lovely Poem Ali ❤️
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Thanks Margaret. Have a beautiful day.
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Powerful and moving. Thank you Ali💛
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Thanks for letting me know you found it inspiring. Have a beautiful day
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Love “courage coupled with action”. Exactly what I am trying to teach my grandsons! 🙂
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It is a powerful combination. They are lucky to have you as a teacher.
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Wonderful photo and words. 😀
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Thank you.
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“Pick up only the pieces that are worth keeping.” Love the poem and these words are so poignant.
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Thank you so much Dan. Keep traveling lightly with only that which fills your heart.
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Wisdom, beautifully expressed
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I am honored by your words. Have a beautiful day.
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Thank you for sharing.
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