How we name ourselves keeps us
separate, collected or behind fences.
What if we lost all labels to the wind?
Started over with a single hello.
Here is a new and rare being
a species my brain cannot categorize
outside of any box, never encountered
right before my own human eyes.
How wonder would fill me
with the awe of you.
© Ali Grimshaw 2021
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Lovely!
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Thank you for reading, Mary Gay.
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“Here is a new and rare being
a species my brain cannot categorize”… may we continue with new self-discovery, every day! Wonderful Ali.
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Thank you for reflecting back the words that spoke to you. That means a lot. I hope this poem inspires others to see with fresh eyes.
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You are so right about labels. Thank you!
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Thanks for the opportunity to connect with other poets through dVerse. It is a great community.
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Yes, it certainly is. Thanks for joining us.
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Thanks for the wonderful poem and reminder Ali. If we could drop the labels and boxes, we might discover so much more beauty and commonality in each other.
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Brad,
May we to understand each other beyond labels and appearances. Thank you for reading and joining me in this intention. It takes all of us ❤️☮️
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Agreed. 🧡
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How wonder would fill me
with the awe of you.
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Thank you.❤️☮️
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winds blow strong
trash in
pick up
throw away
lave
and be yaself
always no matter what
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Yes, be yourself no matter what. Thank you for this.
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If only we could let go of all separation and labels. Beautifully written Ali xx
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Great to hear from you Miriam. Every day is a chance to start again. Keep sharing your positive messages. They are needed.
Peace and love,
Ali
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you for sharing. Much appreciated.
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Always happy to read and share you posts, Ali!!
xoxox 😘💕😊🌹
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It is a wonderful world where we perceive each other without labels and names too. Your poetry is so beautiful in conveying this.
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My poems come from my heart. Thank you for letting me know this one reached you.
Have a beautiful day my friend.
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The box is never and the new box may appear empty and dark, but the night is not always black … you know.. . they is always light
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Thanks, Ivor. I appreciate your reflection. I would like to do away with the boxes completely.
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My pleasure Ali, my reflections can sometimes be warped deflections.. 😊
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It’s all good my friend.
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A beautiful reminder to let go and allow our true self to be seen! Wonderful Ali. 🙂
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Thank you, Karen. I hope it will inspire some fresh starts and new ways of looking.
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I am constantly filled with the wonder of you Ali.
Your light is a beautiful gift.
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Louise,
This comment means more to me than you may realize. Thank you for reflecting that light back to me tonight.
I appreciate all that you are.
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