As the winter air bit at her cheeks in her forest of thoughts
Her heart weighted, indulging in sadness
A past heavy in disappointment
Her future never arriving between blinks
She gave herself permission
You may
Close the gap of your expectations now
Family looks as it feels
Not what was fictionally written
Home is not made of carefully placed cushions or well-appointed rugs
She was not “them”, “she” or “her”
She was “I “
“I” knew happiness was to be felt, not chased
“I” felt love for people, not things
“I” knew time was welth, not income
“I” gave permission
To let “them” be the holder of expectations
“I” will live a beautiful life
~Alisa Hutton
Alisa, terrific. The line that comes to mind is “the movement you need is on your shoulders,” so sang Paul McCartney in “Hey Jude.” Take care of you first and live that beautiful life. Keith
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Thanks, Keith:) I am going to have to listen to that song today. One of my favorites!
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Mine too. Paul McCartney tells the story he was playing the song for John Lennon as the song is about Lennon’s son Julian who they called Jules. It was changed to Jude when produced. Paul said he was going to take the referenced line out as it was cheesy, but John said to leave it in as it is the best line in the song. I found that interesting. Listen well. Keith
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Marvelous piece
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Thank you so much, xo.
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My pleasure
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Your word choice is truly unmatched. The imagery provoked is undeniable, and the messages you share undoubtedly inspire. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you!
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Free at last.
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A.H. at her best. Resounding job!
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Ha! Thanks:)
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