Living Out Loud





Living out loud, is being awesomely fearless,
Of judgements made by the internet crowd!


“Be you”, is a constant, pounding refrain!
And then, when you are, they think you are vain?


What a conundrum, for quite a few.
Kneeling to others’ social points of view.


A  windowless prison on this lovely earth.
To sacrifice unique you…to please a few!

                             8/9/2022
                               ~1~

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Eagle Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 2:35 PM
Be creative in your own voice. Continue the good work.
Baker Avatar
August 12, 2022 at 1:56 PM
Great message, my friend. To be the best we can be, we must each be free, to be who we're meant to be. Hugs, Bill
Romios Avatar
August 12, 2022 at 2:21 PM
A fab, true to our hearts comment…it’s practically a Mono Rhyme. Thanks, Bill Panagiota xxx
Kiser Avatar
August 12, 2022 at 11:08 AM
Yes, we can't please everyone, one must be true to themselves, generous and kind and loving, as much as possible, to others. Well penned.
Romios Avatar
August 12, 2022 at 12:12 PM
Thank you, ML. You state some salient points. And I value your assessment and visit! Sweet of you. Panagiota XXX
Ricci Avatar
August 11, 2022 at 12:55 PM
Hello Pangie. Its been a long time. Your words are correct. Somehow we forget this. Your entry proves a great reminder. May this day find you well. Blessings.
Romios Avatar
August 11, 2022 at 1:49 PM
Hi Linda…Much going on here. I fell off my couch yesterday. How unique is that? LOL I was reaching too far for something on the floor. This being me, stuff, is not easy. Always grouchy moles around who want you to be just like them! They best stay far away from me, then. They come around and punch me off and on. Used to these sheep. Baaa…Baaaa LOL Panagiota xxx
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August 10, 2022 at 8:09 PM
There can only be one Panagiota - never change... we are all different. How boring the world if we were all the same. We are who we are and hurrah for that. With love and hugs Ann xxx
Romios Avatar
August 11, 2022 at 10:20 AM
Ann, you remind me of my Mom! She instructed me that all people are different. Sadly, the world expects us to be just like them. Even worse, we better think their way, or…it’s the highway? My head has been bloodied over the decades because for sure, I will not follow the crowd! It’s much more fun to be genuine Thank you, Panagiota xxx
Wolf Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 4:19 PM
Never works anyway, trying to please people. Who was it who said 'You can't please all the people half the time,' or some such profundity?! Cheers, gw
Romios Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 4:36 PM
Right on. I don’t know who said that profound? saying. My poem exceeds that saying. Decades of bowing to please. Then decades being me…better being real than tickling toes. I can’t bear being a sheep. Baa-Baaa.))) Panagiota xxx
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