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You told me I was not just average! But when told that all one's life we are... We define ourself as such. Till some metaphysical angel blows the cobwebs off your mind. Then, like a baby,we learn to think and talk in ways of our own.. We grow beyond definition. We rise to new heights with grace and precision. No boundaries, nor inhibitions! The nay Sayers are still clinging to their cribs and cities, We live in states and in countries new! Make new friends and we don't look back. We lay track. We are not sheeples. Lessons learned, openness to life Not stuck to cliches from long ago.. Have made my life a meteoric ride, An original life of which some may disapprove. The joy is one not need the stamp  Of approval from anyone in the present. You, yourself, must give yourself the coveted prize. The past is but a wonderful to visit, a soul vacation. But the transformation into a butterfly  of a being... Freedom and not seeking adulation! Living in this day, in the now,  fully,  Has by far more a deeper meaning And vast spiritual implications. Pangiota Romios 3/6/2019

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Date: 4/5/2019 7:29:00 PM
What a wonderful poem. I've put this on my favorites list.
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/5/2019 8:09:00 PM
I am most humbled by this being on your FAV list! You are quite the poet, David! An honor, indeed. Bless you, David! ~Panagiota~
Date: 3/8/2019 7:24:00 AM
Each stanza could have stood alone and been its own beautiful heart-felt poem, my friend. Well done indeed!
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Date: 3/9/2019 2:48:00 AM
Caren, you are right! Each stanza could have been a poem in itself.Many thanks a love,Panagiota.
Date: 3/7/2019 11:02:00 AM
Freedom and not seeking adulation. Great line. A very important and often neglected concept. Free to be oneself. That's true freedom.
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Date: 3/7/2019 2:27:00 PM
Hi! Right on! We are trained to look for the prize. Remember Dickinson? "how dreary to somebody" etc. how public Like a frog?" Best be upfront. People like me. thirst for genuiness. Stop looking for gold, silver or bronze. Poetry can be powerful..fun and inspiring. Just my outlook. Bless you for commenting, Panagiota
Date: 3/7/2019 8:42:00 AM
Very well said, Panagiota. Love the meaning of this. Also, I must tell you, I love your name (lol) I never heard of your name before, it sounds poetical to me.. Have a wonderful day and thank you for visiting my poetry. hugs Charlie
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Date: 3/7/2019 2:29:00 PM
Thank you, Charles. Will Soupmail you, re name. Glad you like the meaning, Panagiota

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