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Self

To lay one’s dreams
At the feet of the status quo
Despite clairvoyance
Of the impending stampede…
Therein lies true courage of self

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Free verse
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I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Last few words: 
Sorry about my lack of interaction. Summer vacation is over and our family is still trying to find our stride with the new schedule.
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Not Explicit Content

Comments

that was it. Anyone who has had children of school-age has to remember the chaos that is the first weeks of back to school!
I know that it is true still, because I have nieces and nephews and grandchildren just starting or in the grade-school levels.
I have to agree with your piece here; the impending stampede can be rather unnerving, even though we cannot be exactly sure of the outcome. I guess that maybe it is that very uncertainty that makes it so daunting. Well said, my friend, well said.
~ Geez.
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Hi, Tim,
My favorite word in this brief, but inspiring poem is "true." It really stands out to me. It emphasizes your title, one's dreams, and the feeling of being vulnerable. A great adjective for courage.
Thank you!
L

Same here with the new school year beginning! I really love how simple and short your poems are, yet they say so much! Great work!

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~RoseBlack~

Same here with the new school year beginning! I really love how simple and short your poems are, yet they say so much! Great work!

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~RoseBlack~

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