Picture from Bing Photos Public Domain; Quote by Don Marquis
I feel cut loose
when things get
uncomfortable or
maybe I get too
close. My happy
mood is now
shadowed
by wondering
(w)here
I stand. Cryptic
messages cloud
the joy I once felt.
I used to turn the
blame to myself
so readily…no more.
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Posted by Bodhirose on October 9, 2016
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2016/10/09/theres-a-silver-lining-here-somewhere/
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Grace
/ October 10, 2016That ending is hopefully a turn to a more positive journey and thoughts ~ Hope your day turns out to be a joyful one ~
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Victoria C. Slotto
/ October 10, 2016I feel so much confusion, uncertainty in this–the ups and downs of relationships, of life. Like how you used cloud.
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Björn Rudberg (brudberg)
/ October 10, 2016I love the uncertainty… like how we would navigate through clouds… Yes clouds can sometimes block the view.
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kim881
/ October 10, 2016I think sometimes when we feel uncertain we have to hide behind the cloud for a bit in order to gather our thoughts, It may feel as if the cloud is overshadowing us but I think we need the shadow to show us the light.
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Sanaa Rizvi
/ October 10, 2016Love how you use cloud here to depict tension and uncertainty in life, Gayle.
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Linda Kruschke
/ October 10, 2016I love this. I’m not usually a fan of creative punctuation in poetry, but in this case “(w)here” works because it has a purpose and a meaning.
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lillian
/ October 10, 2016The ins and outs and changing emotions in a relationship—I like how cloud is used in terms of our weathering messages sent/thrown at us. I especially like the ending determination – the will to be and cherish self.
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Glenn Buttkus
/ October 10, 2016Love thy self, or others will not truly feel its validity. Clever & sad & honest, this piece makes me grimace, then smile in agreement.
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sarahsouthwest
/ October 10, 2016Oh, I feel the confusion rolling out of this, but I like the certainty of self at the end.
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paulscribbles
/ October 10, 2016Ouch. Feelin that in my bones.Wondering where you stand seems a better place to be than turning blame inward. Stand your ground. It’s yours.
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Brian
/ October 10, 2016I know that feeling well.
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frankhubeny
/ October 10, 2016The messages do seem “cryptic” in such cloudy circumstances. I wish whatever clouds my joy left me at least with better understanding.
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whimsygizmo
/ October 10, 2016“I feel cut loose” — this is such a great beginning line…I already have that floating, cloudy feeling. Well done.
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maria
/ October 10, 2016Oh, I feel you. BUT I love the way this piece ends. Hopeful. Have a lovely day, Gayle. 🙂
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rosemawrites
/ October 11, 2016oh. love the hopeful end. ❤
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whippetwisdom
/ October 11, 2016I love how the ending shows us where you are now while using your creativity to express where you have come from in this journey. Beautifully done Gayle :o)
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georgeplace2013
/ October 11, 2016“I used to turn the
blame to myself”… love that enlightenment
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Anonymous
/ October 11, 2016Love it. You are so good with short and sweet!
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kaykuala (@hankkaykuala)
/ October 11, 2016I used to turn the
blame to myself
so readily…no more.
Great closing Gayle! Yes, one must be brave enough to face them on one’s own strength
Hank
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katiemiafrederick
/ October 12, 2016Clouds.. inK blots
expresSinG human
inner uniVerses multi-way
through life breezes.. some light
some heavy
some noW
stone walls
wHeRe fluffy turns
siNk a soul as dARk
holes in skies covered grey..
i used to pretend the clouds were
not there for relief..
now they
are all
as living
BeinG oF liGht
over clouds of
death
before..
clouds
really
do say
so much
about
being
hUman..
mY FriEnd..
TG.. they alWays change..
CloUd of DaRk to sKeYes oF Love..:)
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Truedessa
/ October 12, 2016I think we sometimes blame ourselves when in reality we are a victim of a situation or the hands of others.
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