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finding self

some who wish to find their true self - fearfully resist becoming lost.

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Constance La France

April 8, 2026 at 2:25 PM

CayCay, beautiful, well done and congratulations on your win in the contest ~

Andrea Dietrich

April 8, 2026 at 1:46 PM

So happy for you getting a win with this gem!

Carmael William

August 9, 2019 at 7:38 PM

How true..the search for oneself is through a dark and gruesome path! So deep so intense love it!

CayCay Godwin

August 10, 2019 at 8:49 PM

Thank you, Carmael. Maybe my acronym for fear will help you as much as it has helped me: False Evidence Appearing Real. I appreciate your comments, nice to 'meet you'. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Paul Marc

March 30, 2019 at 1:53 PM

So true ~ well-penned :)

John Fleming

January 11, 2018 at 2:23 PM

I am totally convinced that one of my favourite poets, the late, great, Ezra Pound, would have held this cracking little Monoku in high regard, CayCay...beautifully conceived. My very best regards! :) john

CayCay Godwin

January 11, 2018 at 2:42 PM

That is an extremely wonderful thing to share with me. I appreciate you doing so VERY much. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Line Gauthier

January 2, 2018 at 3:04 PM

Awesome wisdom. A FAVE for me. Congrats on your win, CayCay.

Eve Roper

December 28, 2017 at 10:16 AM

Great verse, CayCay, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve~`*

Probir Gupta

December 28, 2017 at 6:02 AM

Deep ... Powerfully penned ... Congratulations ...

Paul Callus

December 27, 2017 at 8:15 AM

Hi CayCay...apart from all the comments posted below, I think that some people prefer to make do with what they have, fearful of what lies in wait once they emerge from that comfort zone (which on second thoughts is not comforting at all!). ~ Congratulations on your lovely win. Regards // paul

James Inman

December 27, 2017 at 7:04 AM

Love your write CayCay, deeply thought out. Still lost here though.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 26, 2017 at 10:56 PM

Damn that's good! Congrats on your placement in the contest; I'm placing it in my faves box :) xomo!

Andrea Dietrich

December 26, 2017 at 9:52 PM

This one is beautiful and profound, Caycay. I do not know why people are afraid to lose themselves! How was your Christmas, sweet friend? CAn't wait to hear from you and I know things must be hectic right now!

Curtis Moorman

December 26, 2017 at 4:37 PM

CayCay, how inspiring! Congratulations on your win.

Silent One

December 26, 2017 at 2:26 PM

So very true.. Congratulations on your placement in the Monoku 1 contest CayCay..

Anne-Lise Andresen

December 26, 2017 at 2:23 PM

- So true written, CayCay :) - Much said a few words - Congratulations! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jannie Breedt

December 22, 2017 at 3:44 AM

The words of Bette Midlers The Rose in one beautiful monoku. Anybody got a compass?

Jannie Breedt

January 4, 2018 at 4:30 AM

...and then found me..

CayCay Godwin

December 22, 2017 at 9:43 AM

No compass. I'm a freefaller, that's how I got lost and found. It's a complicated thing, I tell you! Love ... CayCay

Susan Ashley

December 17, 2017 at 7:21 PM

Oh very deep and insightful CayCay. It's when you're lost, that you discover what you're really made of.. Your Monoku has made me linger to reflect and I think there is much sage truth in your words here. A beautiful and astute write my profound and lovely friend.. Hugs and love ~Susan

CayCay Godwin

December 17, 2017 at 9:37 PM

When I got lost, I found out how breakable I was and in that break were pain glimpses of what I needed to feel and fertilize my intended fulfillment. So I found out I sucked at alone, then Tim came along carrying all the things I had glimpsed. God is good. So is reading your comments, always uplifting and rewarding. Thank you, dear. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Rhoda Tripp

December 17, 2017 at 2:40 PM

Much truth here! (and during the holidays will you help find me because I tend to get completely lost in mall parking lots) But seriously, this is very true. For a woman, we have to get to fuzzy robe and slippers all day, depression setting in, hair a three day mess, before we "wake up" and search for our true selves.

CayCay Godwin

December 17, 2017 at 9:41 PM

Heck, yes - I could have a panic attack in a parking lot. Don't forget the fuzzy robe will probably have residue bits of this and that all over it and you can't stand the Hallmark channel because everything works out perfectly, we could really get into this, eh? Glad we giggle over something quite painful, storm clear in the present, and it seems you are, too! Hugs ... CayCay

Alexis Y.

December 15, 2017 at 6:45 PM

WoW! Cay Cay, What I deep and thought provoking one liner. You know? I totally agree:-) Alexis

CayCay Godwin

December 16, 2017 at 8:20 AM

It is true, in my view most people, including me, have too much fear to let go that their full self may be revealed. Isn't easy, at all! But, just like getting up, you have to fall first. I got you thinking and laughing yesterday, my work is done! Love teasing with you, Alexis. Again, Merry Christmas ... CayCay