About This Author
My name is Joy, and I love to write.
Why poetry, here? Because poetry uplifts its writer, and if she is lucky enough, her readers, too. Around us, so many objects abound to write about. Once a poet starts with a smallest, most trivial object, he shall discover that his pen will spill out what is most delicate or most majestic hidden inside him. Since the classics sometimes dealt with lofty subjects with a lofty language, a person with poetry in his soul may incline to emulate that. That is understandable. Poetry does that to a person: it enlarges the soul and gives it wings. Yet, to really soar, a poet needs to take off from the ground.
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Everyday Canvas
"Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself."
CHARLIE CHAPLIN
Sometimes it takes darkness and the sweet
confinement of your aloneness
to learn
anything or anyone
that does not bring you alive
is too small for you.
David Whyte
This is my supplementary blog in which I will post entries written for prompts.
September 23, 2023 at 11:34am September 23, 2023 at 11:34am
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Prompt: Words
Let's use these words in our entry today: twenty-three, candles, allocation, seed, explain, meet, and descent. Have fun!
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On a warm summer evening, Megan sat in her cozy living room with twenty-three candles illuminating the space. It was a special night, her birthday, and she had chosen to celebrate it quietly with just a few close friends.
As the soft glow of the candles flickered, she couldn't help but reflect on her life. She had spent the past few years working diligently on her career and personal growth. It was a time of self-discovery and planting the seeds of her dreams for the future.
As her friends began to arrive, Megan greeted them with hugs and smiles. Among them was Lyn, a close friend who had always been there for her. She pulled her aside and asked, "Lyn, can you explain something to me, just for a moment?"
"Of course," Lyn replied, looking concerned.
They found a quiet corner of the room, away from the laughter and chatter of the party. Megan took a deep breath and began, "You know, I've been thinking a lot about my life lately. I've worked hard, achieved some of my goals, and I'm grateful for that. But I wonder if I'm on the right path. Am I doing what truly makes me happy, or am I just following an allocation of my time and energy based on what society expects of me?"
Lyn listened intently, her gaze fixed on Megan. This moment had to be important for her.
Megan continued, "I've been so focused on my descent into adulthood, trying to meet all these expectations, that I haven't taken the time to really understand what I want and why I want it. It's like I've been following a script without questioning it."
Lyn nodded in understanding. "It's never too late to pause and reflect on your journey. It's a brave step to question the path you're on and seek clarity. What do you want to do differently?"
Megan said, "I want to explore, to take some risks, and to chase my passions without worrying about what others might think. I want to be true to myself and explain my choices to myself before anyone else."
Lyn placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "That's a beautiful goal, Megan. And you have the potential to achieve it. We're all here to support you on your journey of self-discovery."
Thus, with renewed determination, Megan blew out the twenty-three candles, symbolizing the start of a new chapter. Then, when she looked around at her friends, she felt a sense of gratitude for the people who were there for her, plus a newfound excitement for her life ahead.
Sometimes, it just helps to listen to what our friends say about what's on their minds. We don't have to offer any solutions.
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