Making Up My Own Mind

Morning approaches out of another sleepless night
Anticipation gathers around my bedposts come daylight

Decisions made in the dark,they fade away so fast
Was it a dream of consequences related to the past?

Should I disregard the calm I feel as I begin the day?
Maybe I will learn how to get out of my own way!

It's very good to have the strength to seek out all your choices
But not so great when all you hear are everybodys voices

Telling you this and meaning that just doesn't cut the mustard
It leaves you silently indignant and so very flustered

So just follow your voice within,find what you really need
Let the naysayers figure out you won't be taking heed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Guzzi Avatar
January 28, 2011 at 9:50 AM
wow I needed to hear these bits of wisdom! Nice couplets! If you could would you leave me a comment on Raven's Plight & Black Out? Light & Love
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January 18, 2011 at 4:02 AM
Good morning and thank you for sharing your poetry Deb. It was a pleasure to read your poetry today and I hope you will continue to write. The best to you in your writing endeavors whatever they may be in 2011. Love, Carol
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January 17, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Deb, great array of words in this gem... I love your view of life, we think a like... and thats a good thing....love Michael
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