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Picture you inside your mind who you are and what you find. Your image did not develop overnight long and slow did your self image sight. The picture is not in another mind, what they perceive or what they find. That image of who they think they see, is not what your inner self might be. Imposed by others, data may flawed be, Your inner self they can not see. Parents and peers, trauma and tears, All shape self image through the years. Picture you inside your mind who you are and what you find. Ask yourself if this picture is right and true, is it exactly what God above says of you?

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Date: 1/21/2025 11:51:00 AM
What a creative/powerful write with a great ending. Great Pictures.... Have a blessed day writing away..............
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Miranda Hawley
Date: 1/21/2025 3:44:00 PM
Thank you. The inspiration for this poem came from a book I am reading through called: "Who am I in Christ Jesus?". Specifically, this poem came from its 2nd chapter about developing a self-image.
Date: 1/13/2025 4:29:00 AM
So insightful and wise. Our true image may be different from what others can see from outside. In the same way what we think of ourselves may be shaped by other's opinions of us. That too cannot be our real identity. It needs a lot of introspection to find who we really are. A great poem, dear Miranda.
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Miranda Hawley
Date: 1/13/2025 6:39:00 AM
Thanks so much for the compliment.
Date: 1/4/2025 1:17:00 AM
Wow! This deserves potd! What a great insightful piece! Great job Miranda! And those photos are awesome!
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Miranda Hawley
Date: 1/5/2025 4:59:00 PM
I am really glad you think this should have gotten POTD. That is a high compliment! Thanks!
Date: 12/31/2024 12:56:00 PM
highly intelligent and charming. Everyone has their own perspective on us, but no one knows us on the inside. Wishing you a joyful new year!
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Miranda Hawley
Date: 12/31/2024 1:50:00 PM
Thanks for the wording of highly intelligent! Happy New Year to you and your family.
Date: 12/31/2024 11:15:00 AM
Very very nice and so filled with wisdom. A fave for me. Happy new year, my friend
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Miranda Hawley
Date: 12/31/2024 1:49:00 PM
Thanks! Also, glad it made a fav list for you. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Date: 12/31/2024 10:09:00 AM
Everyone sees us differently, it's only we who know our inner self. Happy new year Miranda. xx
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Miranda Hawley
Date: 12/31/2024 1:48:00 PM
Happy New Year and thanks!

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