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Shake it off

It's a day to do my own head in Deflect anything nice As I place myself in the bin Analyse between every line Cast doubt on myself Ensure I'm not doing fine I can talk more to get free No, I can't do that As I'll inflict more of me I need to sit it out, let order restore As there's nothing wrong, I'm being a bore Remember that less is definitely more Big G, being sensitive is such a chore It's quite painful to endure Self hate seems embedded at core There is no need, I've learnt before But still I fall through that trap door

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I Am Anaya

Date: 6/23/2024 2:28:00 PM

Self-loathing I don't know, boring never! Indecisive with a cause, ha. faving this treasure. xhugs great title "Shake It Off" Taylor's

I Am Anaya
Date: 6/24/2024 3:51:00 PM

Hi Dilly, the very last movie concert I saw, 3 hrs long. She is amazing, even my partner enjoyed it, haha.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/23/2024 3:39:00 PM

Thanks Anaya - just on tube after leaving the concert now. Absolutely amazing :D

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 6/19/2024 8:50:00 AM

Dear DD, reading your words made me think of those days when I would struggle with anxiety. It does seem like we become our own worst enemy at times. Poetry is such a great way to express our feelings and get them out of our heads and onto paper. And you are great at it! - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/19/2024 10:14:00 AM

Thanks Daniel, that's sweet of you to say. If you've mastered anxiety, please do share some tips :)

David Kavanagh

Date: 6/19/2024 4:52:00 AM

All sounds quite normal for you Dilly, so wouldn’t beat yourself up too much about the big G dragging you down, I believe your spirits will rise in hot sunny Spain, oh and Taylor as well I see below, have a great time, cheers David

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/19/2024 4:58:00 AM

Ahh big G was my attempt to avoid blasphemy but when I looked it up it meant gravitational constant, which I thought factored in well. It is unfortunately normal and I'll snap out of it, I mean I did just find €20 in the cupboard...

Daisy Meadows

Date: 6/19/2024 3:17:00 AM

Good title and poem. We all have good days and bad. Hope you are feeling better soon.

Daisy Meadows
Date: 6/21/2024 5:23:00 AM

My son and his girlfriend are going to see Taylor Swift in a couple of weeks time. Enjoy!!!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/19/2024 3:58:00 AM

Thanks Daisy - I'm seeing Taylor Swift on Sunday, so seemed apt :) (busy few days!)

Paul Willason

Date: 6/19/2024 2:17:00 AM

Sounds like a version of ground hog day my dear DD...you are not alone...I have had a leading role in that movie for ages. As always, an egaging read. Do hope a different role waits for you tomorrow...look forward to the resulting poem. Take care DD

Paul Willason
Date: 6/19/2024 2:31:00 AM

Enjoy Spain...sunshine, the scenery and the food...have a great time my deat DD

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/19/2024 2:26:00 AM

Thanks Paul :) by this time tomorrow I'll be in sunny Spain - so I'm sure I'll have left it well behind. I actually know full well it's wholly unnecessary today but there's a mix of self awareness and intuition playing with confirmation bias. I could flip the exact same picture and feel great. Pretty sure none of this was on the blueprint haha