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Now That We Are Here

The 'snap' of the moment When we realise, this is it I am living my life In these seconds, that slip by I have memories I treasure But memories Are being formed By my children With me in them I hold a choice In how I am cast Am I at the sidelines Incidental provider of Of a home and food Or the safe space and sustenance For all things I studied the family tree And cry for those That lived and died Without a helping hand I hold all the power and none Because no one can change What happened 100 years ago It's another 'jolt' One day I'll be two dates on a page Date of birth Date of death And right now I have the ability To affect what happens In between I should use this to inform My present I don't wish to work then die But to be overly concerned With meaning Inhibits I need to bring myself To all interactions How can I be The whisper of hope The friend The light With life's tick list of success Perplexingly Holding you in a tight grip To be liberated now And not wait for the Magical tomorrow That isn't promised To not worry When I interact with people Who aren't resonating On the same frequency as me The jarring isn't reflective Of them or me I haven't beaten the need for validation And it's truly a curse That inhibits and impacts On joy and mood It's sad that I can fall into canyons Of despair At the drop of a hat I need to fix that Work towards being Unfettered by those With different aspirations And remain commited to my most Important role As a mother Where I'm written Indelibly Now that we are here Poetry Contest 14th March 2023 Sponsored by: Unseeking Seeker

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Margarita Lillico

Date: 3/29/2023 6:20:00 AM

Congratulations my friend!!!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/29/2023 6:22:00 AM

Many thanks:)

Jaymee Thomas

Date: 3/29/2023 4:35:00 AM

This is so heartbreakingly beautiful. I felt it on a visceral level and could not stop myself from tearing up. I appreciate your honesty in your writing, especially when you mention the struggle with validation. Also, the repetition of "jolt" and "tick list" emphasizes the urgency of making the most of the time we have. Hands down my favorite work of yours - and I'm a pretty big fan already. Brava!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/29/2023 5:38:00 AM

Well I need to start framing your comments - they feel like the A+ validation that I love! I've just cried myself through the next poetry prompt from Unseeking Seeker. What I have I'm not sure makes sense, but I'll stick it up as a draft and if you feel so inclined, I'd love your thoughts on shaping it. Thank you again, your comments have such authenticity that my fault finding eye doesn't feel the need to say you are just being nice:)

Valsa George

Date: 3/29/2023 2:21:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved first place win dear DD

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/29/2023 3:06:00 AM

Thank you Valsa - I really enjoy exploring these particular poetry prompts :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/28/2023 11:05:00 PM

I knew it was a winner CONGRATULATIONS.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/28/2023 11:12:00 PM

Haha thank you - you do indeed have faith :)

Valsa George

Date: 3/15/2023 11:33:00 PM

"To be liberated now And not wait for the Magical tomorrow That isn't promised"..... Yes, to live in the present is the most important thing . We cannot seek everyone's approval and seek validation of our acts. When we crave for it, we are likely to meet with disappointment. You are good enough and worthy enough. For you there is no reason at all to 'fall into canyons of despair' ! Strive for the Best and strive to excel in what you are good at. Great Thoughts DD

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/15/2023 11:49:00 PM

Thank you Valsa, I've enjoyed Unseeking Seekers poetry prompts immensely:)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/14/2023 4:05:00 PM

Very well done DD Good luck in the contest.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/14/2023 4:07:00 PM

How are you awake already Wen! Just in time for me to go to sleep :) See you in 8 hours :D (Thank you!)

Fin Chuuk

Date: 3/14/2023 9:16:00 AM

Great write, Dilly. You’re a fantastic poetess :)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/14/2023 9:26:00 AM

Thank you very much Fin!

Peter Rees

Date: 3/14/2023 4:22:00 AM

And at the end of it all - what was that all about ? Life that is, not your poem ! You’re worried that you maybe aren’t making the most, the best of the life you’ve been given. That’s normal and I suggest , healthy, no point in wallowing in a slough of despond, which many do of course. But you have a vital spark which shines through all your writing. Ups and downs of course but revel in the ups and be strengthened by them, banishing all the negativity that chips away at the real you each day.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/14/2023 5:58:00 AM

Thanks Peter, good advice

Paul Bell

Date: 3/14/2023 3:55:00 AM

Great write. I suppose we can only do our best in life. If history tells us anything, it's humans survive and come back stronger. Got a feeling in life, mothers are more important than fathers.,

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/14/2023 4:08:00 AM

Thank you. It depends on the mother and the father and also the question. I personally didn't meet my father - so there's an instant debate of whether I was better or worse off for it. However, there are many great father's out there. The factors involved are the same - they need to genuinely care and channel that in the right way.

Yann Rolland

Date: 3/14/2023 3:52:00 AM

great sensivity in these words, free verses whing bring a lot of reflections indeed, we don't chose how sensitive we are, it can bring pains all life along, thanks for sharing

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/14/2023 4:03:00 AM

Thanks Yann