hold spontaneity in one hand
hold courage in the other
after hesitation kisses you goodbye
jump into your future
let possibility
fully fill your lungs
float untethered, without
holding your breath
until the shore
disrobes the fog
then swim with the passion
of another year
you never thought
you would have.
© Ali Grimshaw 2019
d’Verse Poets Pub – Theories of Everything
The photo was taken in Portland, Oregon – Inspiring quote by Brene Brown
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
This is such an incredible invitation to allow love to lead and swim in the ocean of possibility! I’m including it in Forgiving Fridays, Ali, with a description of your year of “openness” and asking the question, What if I only had one life to live? Thank you for including me on your Facebook post, I’m honored and blessed.
Love and Light to you Ali. Keep shinin’ and take one more step in love. Reminds me of a Rumi quote “As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.”
Love,
Debbie
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Debbie, you don’t know how badly I needed that quote today. Thank you, thank you, thank you, my friend. Living in openess has me deepening my faith in love.
Shine on.
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Such a beautiful thought provoking poem Ali that’s full of hope and possibility. Thanks so much for sending me the link. Much love to you. xx
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I hope they provided lift to your day.
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Most definitely
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after hesitation kisses you goodbye
jump into your future
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Thanks my friend.
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Sounds like a good theory to put into practice. And I love that Brene Brown quote. Thanks!
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Thank you for visiting Mr. Walker. I really enjoy combining my photos with words. This quote is so perfect for me right now that I thought it might really resonate with others.
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Such amazing feeling reading your poem is – it is profound with lightness to the truth it conveys.
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Well now ,you are making me blush with those powerful words, “profound with lightness” You have made my day. May that lightness float you through the next several days.
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🙂 🙂
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I think the search is what matters… love how positive this is.
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Yes, the search, the journey, the process is the gift. Thanks for your positive response.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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I loved this! It’s the encouragement we all need now and then…thank you for that!
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You are most welcome Anne. Thanks for making me feel appreciated. Have a great day
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Reblogged this on From 1 Blogger 2 Another.
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Thanks for sharing.
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I like this! The line “after hesitation kisses you goodbye” gets my attention.
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Thank you for letting me know the words that resonated most with you. Much appreciated.
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I love this poem Ali, especially now. You really have a gift. Keep on using your gifts and you will remain happy.
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Thank you sweetheart. It means so much to me that you read and appreciate my gifts
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Wonderfully inspirational: “let possibility
fully fill your lungs”
Thank you for joining in. That photo is so cool!
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Thank you for the many compliments. It’s always great to hear that it mattered to someone.
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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Exactly what I needed to read this morning! I’m a fan of Brene Brown too!
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Glad to hear it inspired you. That was the goal.
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what superb didactic duos –
“after hesitation kisses you goodbye
jump into your future”
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Thank you for this reflection Laura.
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This would be a great thing to stare at each morning while getting ready for the day!
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Colleen, I am honored by this comment. Go boldly smiling into your day.
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Thank you Ali 🙂
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“Let possibility fully fill your lungs”. This is beautiful, and rich with insight Ali! I have been holding my breath the past couple of days. Thank you! Great write… 🙂
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Breathe and keep on writing. Writing helps me process emotion and move forward.
I am grateful to have others that share poems and read mine as well.
Have a beautiful day.
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Beautiful poetic lines so well said, Ali. Too good.
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I appreciate the compliment. Have a beautiful day.
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Welcome Ali
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Beautifully expressed Ali and I agree with Sabio, it would make a lovely New Year card! 🙂💖 xxx
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Thanks for your support.💜
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My pleasure Ali xxx
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I like the energy and positivity in this poem, Ali!
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I think the world needs as much positive energy as we can give it.
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Fun — great for a New Year Card.
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Thanks for visiting Sabio.
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