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Hillary Rosenthal shared a letter in the
Poetry group 7 months ago Bounadries are Elastic
a line we draw,
Ever changing yet-
Rarely executed as conceived.
An idea beyond your skill level-
You draw the line,
You make up your mind-
You’ll accept nothing less…
Then it stretches and breaks,
You’ve got a chance to draw again.It takes a lifetime of mistakes.
Or perhaps one very enlighteneing day-
Your lines are yours to draw,
Your choices yours to color.
bounadries are yours to make,
With each relationship or day-
They change…
that’s okay.
Some people never find them,
Some never pick up the pencil-
To draw a line for their being-
To ask themselves what they believe in,
Draw your lines- confidently.
Devote yourself to them
As if you are someone you love-
Stick to them unfailingly.
Just like an etch a sketch-
Always feel free to give them a shake.
When YOU are compelled-
Your life is yours to draw the lines & create.
Hey Hilary. Thank you for sharing your metaphor that boundaries and life decisions can be flexible. I admire how you use detailed imagery drawing, the line, and creating the life we want, although we sometimes set our boundaries low. But that is the best part about having an elastic set of boundaries and life choices. I appreciate your reminder in this poem.
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Boundaries are SO important, yet sometimes they can be hard to make. People can guilt you and try to break you down, but those are the people who you need to be the most firm with as far as your boundaries. It is ALWAYS ok to create peace for yourself. Thank you for sharing. <3 Lauren
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