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life is a story your own unique tale to tell write it with passion write your life story do not let anyone else hold your fountain pen

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 10/4/2023 4:28:00 AM

Good Morning Sara. Hi. This is a rule to live by for certain. Your entry and words truly have merit and value. Thank you for sharing with us. Have a wonderful morning and day. Peace and Blessings to both you and Bill. (smile)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/4/2023 4:34:00 AM

thanks for stopping by, Lisa, and for your comments. "To thine own self be true..." (Pelonios in Hamlet) Thanks for the blessings for Bill & I. May you have a blessed day as well...hugs and smiles, Sara

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/1/2023 8:07:00 PM

Well, well, well, well. I did it 'my way,' and kind of wish I hadn't... Not everyone benefits from doing things 'his way.' I've seen people moulded by fine parenting who've turned into real game-changers, out-of-the-box thinkers, great men and women. Great food for thought here, Sara! Thanks, gw

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/2/2023 4:26:00 AM

thanks for your visit, Gershon, and for your comments. I, too, did thinks 'my way,' and sometimes 'my way' was disastrous. I had fine parents, but was (am?) hell bent on my ego-driven independence. I'm learning...thank God...at 70...one would think :-) enjoy your day, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 10/1/2023 1:05:00 AM

Beautiful n much needed reminder to all, I always do that, i write my story and no one really can stop that, and no one else should be able to control the events of our life, do what ur heart desires, i think with time we learn this and get more comfortable with doing this, thank you for the reminder. And i wish u a beautiful day ahead

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/2/2023 4:27:00 AM

I agree with you, 'Ink.' We do have to follow our hearts, our instincts and get comfortable in our own skin. I appreciate the depth of your comments. You 'get me.' Enjoy your day as well, Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/30/2023 2:17:00 PM

- Lovely written, Sara - Your life story is yours alone :) - Only you can write it :) - hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/30/2023 2:40:00 PM

thanks for stopping by, Anne-Lise. I appreciate your compliment...yes, each of us alone can write our own story.

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/30/2023 1:42:00 PM

Sara, your haikus exuded an aura of wisdom, as if they held the secrets of the universe within their delicate syllables. They whispered to me, urging me to seize control of my own destiny, to never succumb to the whims and desires of others. Your words, like shimmering stars in the vast night sky, illuminated the path to personal freedom. With each syllable, you painted a vivid canvas of empowerment and resilience. Have a wonderful weekend.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/30/2023 2:43:00 PM

Sotto, kind sir--I am grateful for your deep appreciation beyond my words. I'm glad they 'whispered' to you urging you to take control of your own life, not giving into other's voices and desires. Personal freedom, Yes! It's important to me...has been since I was a child. Little did I know then that I need resilience as an adult..a resilience I learned as a child. Thanks for stopping by.Hope you have a pleasant weekend,

Hiya Sharma

Date: 9/30/2023 8:31:00 AM

Awwn, such a beautiful post this is with a lovely message that inspires the Heart n Soul.. Yes we should never let anyone else control the events of our lives and we should scribble our stories with our own hands.. That's how we can rise above and actually discover ourselves.. Loved reading this :)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/30/2023 2:44:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by, Hiya. You're so on target with your understanding of the depth of my poem. It's our life to discover and to move forward. As Shakespeare said, "To thine own self be true." have an enjoyable weekend, Sara