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The Appreciation Stage

What we are, Who we are, Why this Unveiled Truth? We borrow the body's skin. Loving and admiring, All the hearts around us. Instead of taking And shaping it Into our own. Let them be happy. Let them love you From their distance. Know the emanating Glow will reach you When you yourself Are ready to begin The Appreciation Stage.

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 3/25/2023 12:10:00 PM

Too many of us don't appreciate others for who they are, instead we just want to change them, when we are the ones who need changing... Your poem leaves the reader with much to think about... Really well written and expressed, Matt.

Matt Caliri
Date: 3/25/2023 5:02:00 PM

Thanks for your thoughts! Very kind to reach out.

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 3/11/2023 4:32:00 AM

Interesting view on appreciation. I like the setting as a stage of sorts which of course it truly is. Oh what duplicity lies beneath the skin on which is spent so much money. Thanks for stretching, inspiring our thoughts this week, Matt.

Matt Caliri
Date: 3/25/2023 5:03:00 PM

Thanks for your kind thoughts. "Duplicity lies beneath the skin" is such a great line!