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Self Actulization

S ince I have been separated for years. E ventually I have come to see L ife can be lived large, not small. F orget about being left on the shelf. A ctually, I now sing Alleluia. C hoir practice I find cathartic. T he poetry has been absolvent. U nleashing deep hurts in haiku. L aughter rises often, I'm cheerful. I appreciate my friends in literati. Z ip along at work with buzz. A nd I am ready for any fiesta. T hankful for this wonderful gift. Inspiring, empowering, stimuli. O ffering me a chance I hitherto N ever had for self actualization.

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Date: 11/6/2016 12:51:00 PM
A wonderful write, Jean, using such a difficult form! You've done it so brilliantly! Many good wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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Jean Murray
Date: 11/6/2016 1:13:00 PM
Hello Sandra. So nice to see you. I feel a little self conscious about this one because it was a little harder to pull together. All the more reason to thank you for taking the time to comment.
Date: 11/5/2016 7:01:00 AM
Creating your own full rich life. great write. I'm starting to understand the structure in acrostic. Thanks.
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Jean Murray
Date: 11/5/2016 9:58:00 AM
Thankfully, there is not usually a mirror effect Holly. I admit it is one of my favourite forms of poetry.
Date: 11/5/2016 7:00:00 AM
Bravo Jean, these are not easy to write, and I love the word 'hitherto', extra points for that! :) 7
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Paloma P
Date: 11/9/2016 11:43:00 AM
Still my heroine Audrey, just a softer version. And I totally get it figuratively speaking.
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Jean Murray
Date: 11/5/2016 9:56:00 AM
That can't be Audrey this time? It's wasn't easy because I hate being tied down. Figuratively speaking.
Date: 11/5/2016 6:37:00 AM
Lovely self actualization indeed ...
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Jean Murray
Date: 11/5/2016 9:54:00 AM
Thank you Probir. I was determined to stick with it.

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