Nette Onclaud Poet Light Verse

Self-Care

Welcome back, dear me
 let’s sip vintage wine and merry be 
awakening to  a radiant dusk exactly as is,
 caressed by this new freedom igniting
 a dance   a swing  with  a playful breeze 
and  to soak  in  evening’s tickled mist,
 as reaching out to others completely
 drains my core like an overused machine ;
my quality time lessened    slain by kindness... 

 Now, my days taste the cherry  of life
indulging in forsaken passions     leisures  denied…
Yes, it’s  about self-nourishment   self- care
that rings aloud:  buy that violet lipstick, 
paint the moon with enthralled eyes… throw
a cheat party with the girls, ride the carousel—
then study French or backpack to Rio!

If Mom calls and neighbour Pam asks for
Extra help in her garden, I’ll wink gently—
Say no. For my heart is running empty,
It needs  to be fed with laughter and stillness
Without the guilt trip. So, I’ll smile at my body
And leave all for a while, as real love begins 
with me, lifting this soul on the halo of fire--
To welcome back, dear vibrant me!


Caren Krutsinger's Take Care of Yourself First
7/28/2018

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Paul Callus July 29, 2018 at 3:20 PM Charity begins at home, Nette! Regardless of all the time we dedicate to others, it is important that we leave space for personal quality time. Body and mind need the nourishment which gives a new lease to life. Congratulations on placing first!! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison July 29, 2018 at 2:47 PM Many congrats on your win Nette:-) hugs jan xx

Mark Toney July 29, 2018 at 11:43 AM Nette, congratulations on your first place win! Nicely done.

Susan Gentry July 28, 2018 at 9:21 PM Congratulations on your win. Enjoyed!

Eve Roper July 28, 2018 at 5:40 PM Nette, your poem sounds like fun, congratulations on your win..I should have entered the contest but didn't. Hugs Eve

Richard Lamoureux July 28, 2018 at 8:35 AM Now that’s a great way to take care of yourself! Well done and a big hug.

Tom Cunningham July 28, 2018 at 4:35 AM Sometimes others through your acts of kindness take up a giant slice of your time, but you have to find time for yourself. Welcome back Nette. See you in Rio. Tom

Ashley Conte July 28, 2018 at 12:08 AM As caretakers, we need to rejuvenate and celebrate the self. Your exuberant poem says it all!

Arturo Michael July 27, 2018 at 9:29 PM Your home is as good as you...treat yourself with care and love will find you...A lovely write nette...Make sure be nice to yourself...

Vijay Pandit July 27, 2018 at 4:32 PM Sounds like a good plan, nette..I like the journey you charted for yourself as you beautifully expressed: Now, my days taste the cherry of life indulging in forsaken passions leisures denied…