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Inspired by: ‘Chasing Pavements’ (2007), by Adele—I saw her perform at the Town Hall, Southampton in December 2007.


 

the crowd you hang with is ‘sophisticated’ everyone sporting new duds new cars new women in bars my make-do threads barely seem decent you said I had to change as I don’t fit in your friends toasting the roasting of competitors I bore you with my interests my needs my walks in parks paths for self-doubt you said I had to change as I don’t fit in you said I had to change my thoughts my ways if I wanted to win in the relationship to impress, dazzle people I didn’t know or wanted to know you said I had to change 'cause I don’t belong yes, I have changed a new dawn a new dream I no longer need you to validate me I now fit in with myself you said I had to change be as it may I hate to burst your lone fragile bubble but now YOU don’t fit in as I have changed

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Date: 7/6/2025 5:35:00 PM
Wow, Suzette. I love this. It has so much power.
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Suzette Richards
Date: 7/7/2025 2:18:00 AM
:)
Date: 7/6/2025 3:29:00 AM
Gee Suz you certainly don't mince your words here you don't need those negative folk in your life - - I especially like "yes, I have changed a new dawn a new dream I no longer need you to validate me I now fit in with myself" hugs jan x
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Suzette Richards
Date: 7/6/2025 5:20:00 AM
Thanks, Jan. I wrote this to remind myself that I have value as I am. Have great Sunday. :)
Date: 7/4/2025 7:31:00 PM
A powerful grasp of standing tall when confronted with shallow ignorance
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Jan Allison
Date: 7/6/2025 3:29:00 AM
well said Frederic!
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Suzette Richards
Date: 7/6/2025 2:27:00 AM
:)
Date: 7/3/2025 8:48:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your powerful "Fit In" write. I guess the question is, does one want to "Fit In" or find New friends. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away.........
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Suzette Richards
Date: 7/3/2025 9:18:00 AM
Just my muse taking over - not written for a specific contest. I agree with you: it is better to find new friends. Thanks for reaching and commenting.

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