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Evolving Thought and Personal Growth

It's a revolving door I'm in its vicinity - but that's all I know In the past maybe I'd skulk Ashamed to be noticed at all Not have hobbies or declare likes Looking for permission to exist Changes happen suddenly Dancing is something No one should deny dancing via disapproval So I shook that off Their bad aura disappeared them from view But I'm still carved up Afraid to just be Though pained if I'm disingenuous On the days I let my energy free It's pretty and dances on my skin I know my direction of travel It's not to be more acceptable But be more accepted That requires me to be choosy With resilience for rejection But there's no point in being at a party That isn't your vibe

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 12/10/2023 7:45:00 PM

"there's no point in being at a party That isn't your vibe" - truth of life. Congratulations!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/11/2023 11:30:00 AM

Many thanks :)

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 12/10/2023 6:56:00 PM

Honest and authentic. Beautifully penned, DD, warmest congratulations on your trophy win

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/11/2023 11:30:00 AM

Thank you, your kind words valued

Craig Cornish

Date: 12/9/2023 10:42:00 AM

Heartiest congrats DD on your skillful penning

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/10/2023 4:15:00 AM

Thank you Craig, back at you - beautiful writing

Jaymee Thomas

Date: 12/9/2023 10:02:00 AM

This really is getting annoying - you continuing to best me - even at my own game! It surprised me to learn this one was yours but now that I do know I can see you all over it. Such a deep exploration of the topic and the relentlessness of indecision and the relief when you finally land...this was a gut punch line after inevitable line. Excellent work - although it's getting tiresome congratulating you every six minutes :D

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/10/2023 4:14:00 AM

Haha thank you Jaymee - I could write about introspection every day of the week, so I think I got lucky. If you ever have a contest about rainbows I'll struggle :) thank you for my placement

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 12/1/2023 6:13:00 PM

I liked this one very much. I think boundaries are indicated to be at a good party? Nothing comes from trying too hard to be friendly when someone is aloof.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/1/2023 11:10:00 PM

To be fair I've been at parties with good company only for a long time now. I used to feel so self conscious not fitting in but then I realised it's trying to fit in that doesn't work, better to turn up and just be yourself and people deal with it haha

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/1/2023 3:26:00 PM

a strong, personal revelatory poem full. I loved the revolving door image...it's perfect! Perhaps we all do travel through a revolving door. I also liked: That requires me to be choosy With resilience for rejection Great stuff, Di11y! Enjoy your weekend, Sara

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/1/2023 3:54:00 PM

Thanks Sara, this contest was a tricky one to write for. I appreciate your comment x

Daniel Turner

Date: 12/1/2023 2:28:00 PM

Introspective write DD but I love the ending. Just make a lap and head for the door:)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/1/2023 3:53:00 PM

Haha, I make myself smile when I throw these poems down when in a mood, then look later and realise I can be a touch dramatic :) thanks for the comment, appreciated

Clive Culverhouse

Date: 12/1/2023 1:05:00 PM

A heartfelt deeply personal write, I liked the revolving door that set up the poem

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/1/2023 1:11:00 PM

Thank you Clive - I'm sure that same door will cheer me up shortly. I appreciate your comment