Embrace the Lines

Always learn to say "No" or "Yes"
without fear or intimidation.

Sometimes spend some time alone
in a fishing creek or park. It is in such
places you are able to listen to your heart.

Choose arguments that you think or feel
you really need to participate in. Some
debates are none of our business.

Remind your child to be respectful
if he or she goes astray.

Keep family secrets within the family.

Let your lover know where you don't
want to be touched in your life,
for it's only you who can see your own
scars, from past struggles and battles...

Mark your own boundaries,
and let everyone know and see them. Help
them to understand and embrace them.

Embrace your own lines.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Gulley Avatar
September 15, 2016 at 2:19 PM
A wonderful write Teddy and I loved the words of wisdom. Congratulations on your win in the contest. Sharon
Kimathi Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 6:39 AM
Thank you so much Sharon, for your warm applause, and enjoying my piece!! *^_^*
A   Avatar
September 13, 2016 at 11:31 PM
TEDDY, Congratulations on your win. Thank you for supporting one of my contest. Stop by my blog "An Angels Tear" if you'd like. Smiles and Hugs..... LINDA
Kimathi Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 8:25 AM
Thank you so much, Linda!! *^_^*
Haight Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 6:42 PM
A great take on 'embrace the lines', Teddy. Well written with much wisdom in your words. Best wishes for the contest. Sandra
Kimathi Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 7:29 PM
Thank you so much Sandra!! :-)
Turner Avatar
June 27, 2016 at 6:51 PM
All, good advice. Very intelligent write!
Kimathi Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 7:28 PM
Thank you for your kind comment, Daniel!! :-)
Heemstra Avatar
June 27, 2016 at 5:57 AM
That sounds like the perfect poem for a father to share with a daughter! Nicely done Teddy!
Kimathi Avatar
June 27, 2016 at 6:00 PM
Thank you so much Robert, for enjoying my piece!! :-)
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