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Straps Drawn Tight (If you're unsure of yourself Please read)
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Straps Drawn Tight (If you're unsure of yourself Please read) |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio 
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This is a story of my feelings and how people have tried to stop me from expressing my heart. So fellow writers do not listen to those that judge and cast stones. If writing is held within your heart... Write on aim for the star. Love Bon-Bon  Straps Drawn Tight Insecurity wraps around you like a blanket with straps drawn tight. People casting pearls of wisdom or are they really people casting burning stones of self doubt? How many roads in your life have you not traveled because you were unsure? I have not traveled many a road because of uncertainty. Being a quiet person, others believe they can say anything they wish, casting their burning stones of self doubt. These words casting doubt, “ You on a plane, never, you’d be sick before you got off the ground. Just sit and wait, this is for your own good, when I have the time I will take you to see your sister.” Years later my first plane ride, what an adventure the glorious excitement. I should not have listened to the words that were casting self doubt. These words casting self doubt, “You writing poetry, you are wasting your time, you should stop, your words are worthless.” Another saying, “These books are not cut exact, they are a little off, throw them away they are no good and besides some of your words are fair, not worth publication. As these words flow from these wise people another sits near with tears streaming down her beautiful face because of my expressive words. In another lifetime I would have stopped this need I have inside to express myself, but now, I will never stop until I have not one breath to breathe. If I could impart words of wisdom to all that read my words. I would say, “Take my hand I will give you strength- You can be anything you wish Reach for the stars and the vast universe Do not let people wrap you in a blanket, with straps drawn tight.”  [This message has been edited by Bonnie j (09-23-2003 01:42 PM).] |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
 Bravo! This is an awesome write, and so true. I can relate to this very much indeed. Into my library it goes. Don't you ever let anyone stop you from writing dear lady. hugs, Chris  Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time like dew on the tip of a leaf. -Tagore |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I sent your poem to a few people I know that take the art of writing WAY to seriously, and I hope they see the message within this. Writing is good for the soul, and there is no good or bad, just like feelings - writing just "is." Nicely put, and you keep on writing whatever your heart dictates, as life is just too darn short. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
"This is a story of my feelings and how people have tried to stop me from expressing my heart. So fellow writers do not listen to those that judge and cast stones. If writing is held within your heart..." This was the best part of the poem! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Lady, if you ever stopped writting I'd be the one with tears running down my face, I'd miss that beautiful way of expression you possess... Wise wise words, don't let anyone stop you from enjoying life...ever, and if you can't find someone to go with, don't sit home alone, get going and experience, b/c that's the beauty of life... Thank you sweet woman, for your always significant and loving words. And your books are perfection! Your sis, Lee J. Smiles and hugs, PS This ones is many of my favorites of yours....indeed Bravo! |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
Absolutely terrific words of wisdom,,, |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Friends will support you and enemies will criticize you...writing is a thing of the heart...James |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Reach for the stars and the vast universe Do not let people wrap you in a blanket, with straps drawn tight.” Wonderful message Bonnie indeed....and the truth of this is that good or bad will never matter as long as it is from.......the heart. I enjoyed this much, thank you for sharing. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I felt like you were talking directly to me... Thank you for this~ |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Don't go in the water until you've learned how to swim......I said that to a close friend today, as an example of what not to do.....You are not just right in this, you're hair-raisingly right. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, it saddens me deeply to know there is even at least one person in this world who doesn't believe in seeking or pursuing a dream, or who spends a life as a cynic not believing in anything and seeing existence as pitiful! (wipes tears) Even when Earth is no heaven, God provides us with so many beautiful things we find with our hearts and I believe our voice, our song, is one of the most beautiful things, and I for one am proud to write and be who I am! (big hugggsssssss) I wish the whole world can read this and relate too to your golden heart, sweet friend, this is beautiful, I'm adding this to my library now, yay, and may you always chase rainbows, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Bonnie, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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