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kortkort submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or letter to the world about an experience that changed you or your life for the better 1 years, 2 months agoOne Particular Summer Day
Kortney R GarwoodAs I look back upon this one particular summer day,
I had no idea how much my world would be turned upside down.
Not only upside down but completely around.
I’m talking a total one-eighty.
Everything I did in life would now have a different purpose.
I would no longer be able to accept any form of deterrence.
Every aspect of my life changed for the better on this one particular summer day.I had no idea I would be looking in the mirror for the rest of my life.
Seeing my many moods, flaws, insecurities, and even my anxieties.
The perseverance, the strength, and the superpowers that I didn’t even know I had.
There they were looking right back at me
through the lens of this small and beautiful mirror image of myself.
All of this took place in a single event, on one particular summer day.Who knew that over time, and for an eternity,
I would have the strength to put my all into this beautiful image in front of me.
Exalting my courage to lead and protect with unconditional love, strength, and determination.
From the depths of my soul, and with every beat of my heart,
I would forever be connected to another being.
All because of this miracle that mirrors my image, and this one particular summer day.As time moved on, me and my mirror image would grow together,
teaching each other, learning from each other,
and being that person to one another.
Separate beings, with an inseparable bond.
Trying to figure out life as we lean on each other’s love and support.Our journey started on this one particular summer day,
and oh what a journey it has been.
One I would not trade for the world.
Imagine the power of one being’s ability to change the life of another.
To make it better and make it sweeter.
I am in awe of the things that God can do,
with just one gift given to you, on one particular summer day.This wonderful being was given to me, yes me, to be my everything.
The thing that I would live and die for.
This being is my daughter, my heart and soul, my mirror image.
Given to me 10 minutes before that particular summer day would come to an official end.
She is anointed with Love and grace.
My heart stays full with the thought of it all.
As this experience continues to rock my world in amazing ways,
I will forever be grateful for that one beautiful, particular summer day.Voting is closed
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Lexi Mae Edwards shared a letter in the
Women's Empowerment group 1 years, 2 months agoWith me
Lexi MaeI am the girl that can come off a bit clingy
Often scaring those who cross my path.
My thoughts may seem a bit stringy
Coming off to one like a bloodbath.
I will shoot for the stars
Providing those I love with my support.
Depending who looks you can see the scars
This makes some want to abort.
Giving my all with folks that let her through
As they becoming a part of the life.
There are pieces only few knew
I will occasionally show it all within a rife.
No one can tell me who I am
I do not follow a diagram.-
I absolutely relate to being the “clingy” friend. I wish I had your wisdom when I was your age. I loved it hearing for the first time tonight and I love it again reading and processing it in my own time.
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Aww thank you! I am glad this piece of writing is one that you can correspond to!
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Lexi Mae Edwards shared a letter in the
Magical Moments group 1 years, 2 months agoThe Knight
Lexi MaeThe knight elevates the princess
tightening his grasp midair
while they are lost in the brown waves.
Shifting the thread of hair behind
to gain a surpass of what the wave has inside—
the knight elevates the princess.
Giddying as the knight’s veins come through
the heat in the room leaves them breathless:
while they are lost in the brown waves.
The beats sync
taking the space away
the knight elevates the princess.
The grin grows uncontrollably
the palms leaving a trace:
while they are lost in the brown waves.
Continuing to go steady
as they snuggle close.
The knight elevates the princess
while they are lost in the brown waves. -
Lexi Mae Edwards shared a letter in the
To my younger self group 1 years, 2 months agoHer
Lexi MaeHave I ever told you how proud I am?
Of each of the battles you have overcome
She thinks that her life is not up to par.
She’s a writer now
While her sport history is no more
Have I ever told you how proud I am?
Living with the mind battles
Due from the moments God throws her way:
She thinks that her life is not up to par.
Still waking up
Pushing past the hardships
have I ever told you how proud I am?
Have you seen how far you have grown
moments you thought would never surpass
She thinks that her life is not up to par.
If she only knew how great she’s doing
Which I think we’re finally within the place
Have I ever told you how proud I am?
She thinks that her life is not up to par. -
Lexi Mae Edwards shared a letter in the
Poetry group 1 years, 2 months agoThe Self Journey
Lexi MaeFollowing down a path
that was out of the ordinary.
Discovering herself threw all the wrath
Bouncing around such as a fairy.
The harmfulness inside
can consume her on the daily
She is no longer trying to hide
Realizing she probably was never gaily.
The spark of who she is becoming
Is bright within
Hearing the constant humming
Without all of the sin.
This girl is giving it her all
never worried on if she will fall.-
“The spark of who she is becoming
Is bright within”I love this line. I have felt this line. I can’t wait to see you continue on your path and reveal your purpose! <3 Lauren
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Greetings, your celebration of resilience and authenticity is wonderfully written. It encourages perseverance and self-acceptance, highlighting the strength of embracing one’s true identity. I hope this becomes a reality and a source of encouragement for everyone in their self-discovery journey.
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I hope this does too—once someone can find their base they’re only uphill climbing to reach their own desired or goals!
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Lexi Mae Edwards shared a letter in the
Health, Wellness and Chronic Conditions group 1 years, 2 months agoWho Am I?
Lexi MaeI want to try this again
The more I learn about who I am becoming
Making this a part of my routine
As I continue going day by day
To figure out the best version of myself
So let’s begin
Who am I?
I carry a big heart
One that can often be misused from those that surround me.
I do not put that shield on it.
I trust with the plan God already has made for me—
I am just living that piece of it.
I have goals
Ambitions
Dreams
All which one day I will succeed.
I am still so young
There’s a whole life ahead.
Yes I will get things wrong
It may not look like I know what I am doing
That is okay though
It is just going to build me.
I trust myself
I see my beauty within
Even if it’s not on a day to day.
I know who I can and want to be
So for right now I am just loving me.
I am grateful for the life that I carry
And who I am becoming.
Each day this is making me who I am
And I cannot be more proud of that. -
Lexi Mae Edwards shared a letter in the
Poetry group 1 years, 2 months agoThe little girl
Lexi MaeLooking into the mirror
I see the smile from her.
The find feels clearer
I finally found where you were.
Noticing the smile
That follows around.
Anyone could spot it from a mile
Finding what startled her from the ground.
Did I mention the bliss
From you walking through that door.
It’s safe you will not be a dismiss
We are ready to explore.
The possibilities that are within
Not that I no wear you thin. -
Lexi Mae Edwards shared a letter in the
Health, Wellness and Chronic Conditions group 1 years, 2 months agoThey say I’m “hurting”
Lexi MaeI keep being told that I’m too hurt right now;
However, I was for a long time.
In my time with you I lost myself—
to the point where I did not know who I was looking into a mirror.
I started to notice those signs while we were collided.
The fighting—over stuff that should not have been a thing—
All because I’m an “over-thinker” but I think you made me that way.
I could recite a conversation with us from the back of my head—
That’s because we were predictable—
Or what we would do when with one another— all points too—predictable.
I took a step back in our time together to see if it was me losing my mind or if it was caused by you.
I’ll be honest—I was hurt for 6 to 7 months before I called it over.
You had no idea though for parts—even though you should’ve because I was repeating myself time and time again.
Now that I’m free I live for me—
I’m happier now—
I work out—
I write—
I don’t plan shit out—
I don’t have a dress code—even though you said I could always wear whatever I wanted to but that was not the case.
I moved on while being in our shit show.
You were too blind to notice—
The pain I was enduring—
Too busy playing video games—
Leaving me in the shadows during our time.
You taught me some valuable life lessons—
ones that I will take with me.
Thank you for showing what I want in life—
Maybe one day our paths will collide but I’m stating that time from forever is done.
Thank you for the memories and the many things you have taught me throughout my high-school life—then allowing me in college to learn what I could not learn before we broke apart.
I’m appreciative of everything you have taught me throughout our time together—
You will be someone my future children hear about due to the amount of experiences we share.
But overall thank you for showing me what I need to look for in life.
You are no longer the thought that races the back of my head— I am free from you and all the pain you put me through.
I am not hurting—she was a while back—now I am living the life I deserve—I would not do anything to change that.-
Greetings, the reflection on healing and growth after a painful relationship, inspiring resilience and self-worth. It’s raw, showing your journey towards happiness and self-discovery. Overall, it’s empowering and brave.
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I’ve learned once you find yourself life gets so much more enjoyable! Thank you for your kind words!
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Lexi Mae Edwards shared a letter in the
Poetry group 1 years, 2 months agoReliving 222
Lexi MaeThe spirit takes my soul back
to a day that was not long ago.
Sitting on a rack
as if there’s something that needed a show.
Remembering key phrases
that I would say.
The body raises
to realize it was my favorite day.
Twos flooded the room
as I would turn to you.
Watching our love start to bloom
then it was my cue.
Waking to the realization
there’s no need for any hesitation.-
Greetings, your style is captivating, blending vivid imagery with nostalgia. It draws me into memories through concise phrases and rhythmic flow, evoking a sense of longing and reflection. Beautifully written.
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Thank you I appreciate that so much!
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singershayvogler submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or letter to the world about an experience that changed you or your life for the better 1 years, 2 months agoThe Day The Music Came Alive
Shay VoglerDearest Readers,
Have you ever wondered what life would be like without family? I haven’t because I have lived it. Picture this: One Christmas morning, a young teenage girl goes into labor and has a little girl 3 months early. Some time later, she takes that little girl without a thought on how to raise her. After a few, not so nice years, that little girl and her younger sibling was taken away to what was supposed to be a nice home only to find out, this home wasn’t much better than the last. A few months go by and they are placed with a loving couple who are already raising their youngest sibling. Less than a year later, all three children are adopted and taken to their forever home. 25 years later, that place is still home and that loving couple is still their parents. It has been the best life anyone could ask for. Farming, animals, good schooling, sports, etc…That day in September of 1999, was the day the music came alive for the first time and it has never faltered.Voting is closed
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Shay, this is so sweet and so beautiful. I am so glad you were raised with so much love and so much light, and you still feel that love and that light today. I hope you showed this to your parents. I am sure they would so appreciate it. Sending you hugs. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story and thank you for being part of our Unsealed family…read more
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opwriter submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or letter to the world about an experience that changed you or your life for the better 1 years, 2 months agoWelcome To Spain! ¡Bienvenido a España!
Oswald PerezDear, Unsealers:
The following poem is a flashback to November 2015…
In the early morning hours
I stepped off the plane in Madrid
After a long, turbulent flight across the AtlanticAs I see the window ahead of me
I’m on the other side, en el Aeropuerto Barajas
With daylight yet to breakIt doesn’t look like I’m in Spain
But indeed I am!All the waiting and anticipation led here
To these eight days, my first trip away from home
Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Sevila & Cordoba awaitTo think, this wouldn’t have happened
If I wasn’t told months earlier, “no”.I didn’t know it then….
I would learn to love traveling solo, joining group tripsThis was a celebration of turning thirty!
Voting is closed
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sherno87 submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or letter to the world about an experience that changed you or your life for the better 1 years, 2 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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lorinda submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter or poem to yourself about what you love about this chapter of your life 1 years, 2 months agoChapter Fifty-Two
Lorinda BoyerIn this chapter of becoming me
My idea of who I want to be
Has evolved as a result of life
Experience in both love and strife
I find seldom is there black and white
Or simply wrong or completely right
But rather in this world of gray
We must live in our authentic way
Today I’m proud to say I’m queer
I’ll shout it out both far and near
Because in this chapter of becoming me
I’m exactly who I’m meant to beVoting is closed
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Aww Lorinda! This is another beautifully-written piece. I am glad you found freedom and happiness in being able to live your life true to who you are! May your voice and story serve as hope and inspiration for so many others. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of our family. Tagging @gorilladna your stories have very similar…read more
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Thank you, Lauren! I love being a part of the Unsealed family. Thank you for connecting to other writers! xxoo
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Timothy T. Willett shared a letter in the
To my younger self group 1 years, 2 months agoDear Timothy...
Hey, you, old man.
This is a letter to yourself and from yourself.
You know all those things you’ve done wrong,
Regardless of who’s fault, or who’s right or wrong.
But this is not of that my friend…
Yeah, it’s amazing.You can call yourself friend now, but you are! ♥
I know those things I put myself and others through.
I remember the dreams and aspirations.All the good things I had for you.
Looking back is confusing and God it just makes me cry.
But I’m gonna try to leave You out too.Because this is a letter to myself. To maybe find out why.
But God I can’t, I can’t look back Because it hurts too much…
I can’t go to the beach, I can’t go to school, I can’t go to church, Sitting bereaved, I feel a fool.
But Lord, I can’t do it, I cannot watch.
Cannot go to Toledo. Cannot go to Cleveland cannot go back to jail, God what am I believing?
Cannot run to West Virginia, cannot hospital trend…
All along.I hated myself, yet all the while was a good friend. ☺
I can’t even write.I’m sorry I can’t do this.
All along my life, it was my own mark I missed.
But that’s a good thing because i’m not in hell…
Only I could see my place where ever if I made, could never get bail.
I’m sorry, no can do.
God thank you for saving me from me.-
Aww Timothy everything you have been through has led you where you are today, and it’s exactly where you are supposed to be. You have a beautiful heart. Never forget that! Your past does not define your whole being. <3 Lauren
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Thank you so much Lauren, nobody has ever told me that before ♥
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vermontpoetess submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or letter to the world about an experience that changed you or your life for the better 1 years, 2 months agoSister
Necia CampbellI spent my adolescent years
immersed in ‘boyish’ play–
no Barbie dolls or dance premieres
to soften village frays.Each night I’d fold my hands and pray
with mud-caked fingernails
for God to send a girl my way
to play act fairytales.Alas! The years absorbed my wails
and dimmed my purest dream
while fate allowed a shift in scales
with daughters’ rosy gleams.One winter day I witnessed screams
beside my gray-haired mom
and felt the wings of Seraphim
apply a healing balmto bygone tears and white-pressed palms
of unremembered faith
with preemie eyes of panicked calm–
her entrance worth the wait.My heart embraced her strung-out state
and set my blood ablaze,
though I could never kindle hate
when selflessness outweighed–a mom agreed for mine to raise
one precious baby girl
and on that raw December day
my sister changed my world.Addiction eased and pith unfurled,
revealing spunk and grace
and though adulthood duties surged,
I doted on her perfect face.From pageants to a high school play,
I’m still her biggest fan
despite not sharing bedroom space
or crowded minivans.I hope I’ve shown her that she can
rely on Sissy’s love
through any bind or muddled plan–
our bond surpasses blood.Voting is closed
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Wow, Necia. This is absolutely beautiful and so well written. Your sister is so lucky to have your love. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of our Unsealed family. <3 Lauren
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I’m actually the lucky one! She’s the sweetest kid! Thanks for reading! 😊
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Lexi Mae Edwards shared a letter in the
Poetry group 1 years, 2 months agoHere
Lexi MaePlease know that I am here,
Right by your side,
Even though you don’t see me near,
I promise I’m not that far behind.
Your love follows me everywhere,
As it will for years,
Were the perfect pair,
The couple everyone fears.
Some wish they were us,
But they don’t know what we’ve been through,
Even though they think they do when they discuss,
If they only had a clue.
That does not matter my love,
As you were the one who came and saved me from above. -
Tracie Sperling shared a letter in the
Poetry group 1 years, 2 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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Zi B. Savage (Ngozi Okachi) shared a letter in the
Race and Diversity group 1 years, 2 months agoWhen You Are Ready
Zi SavageThere is no resolution without first a solution
An awakening, a calling from whence we first knew itTo clear the path before us
From war and destruction and all those who grew itLet them hear you now
For I am the poet who stands tall
Arm and Arm with the ancestors, sisters, brothers, enbys
I love them allYou cannot take out OUR pride and OUR joy
Your hands are bloody and they constantly toy
With the hate of many, it plagues us all& We sleep with one eye open now
But the sun will rise againBecause we see you
And we feel you from when you were smallThis life you’ve chose was NOT the one you called
Just a mere thorn in your knee that made you fall
From GODs own eyes
Turned to dirty spiesBut we are here to help you
Lift you from your broken path
To wipe away your years of endless wrath
That the child inside you has had to carryAlone and tired and just barely…
Able to breathe a breath of newness
Filled with flowers of love
And their sweet dewnessIt is safe to be now
In a place of familyWe reach our hands out
Our hearts out
When you are finally ready…to be as one
Like we’ve only just begun -
Lexi Mae Edwards shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 1 years, 2 months agoI believe in you
Lexi MaeTo the Beauties reading this note,
Following your dreams… Now this was always some quite the controversy in my house growing up. One parent stating you need to dream big the world is your oyster–the other saying you do not want to dream too big otherwise you will get left behind. Now I am writing to you all to say live for you. That’s what I am in the midst of doing. I started with the bare thinking I could not do much more than being a student and going to school; however, in my time away I learned I should have always listened to what the first parent told me. Keeping my identity low as I do not want to cause any fusses in the midst of the beginning: I have so many dreams that I can not wait for all of them to see.
Do not be afraid to express who you are!
Sometimes it takes going away to see the light at the end of it all.
If you feel afraid: know I am in your corner.
I love each and everyone of you.
May you all walk through this world with the blessings you each deserve. -
poeticaddiction_365 shared a letter in the
Poetry group 1 years, 2 months agoEmbodied Happiness
Tracy BarnesGrowing up I never got the talk about the birds and the bees
Are those the people that find happiness sexually?
Living in a single parent household
I had nothing but love that surrounded me
The joy of spending time with my family
Always brought pure happiness to me
Even though I lacked my father’s presence
I appreciated each and every thing my mom did for me
The variations of what makes me happy
Truly varies from day to day
But most importantly I am happy that God saw fit to wake me up today
The opportunity to make the world a better place
By spreading positivity and living in my purpose
Makes me feel blessed to say the least
Finding love and being loved
Allows me to be prosperous with spreading love daily
I used to say my smile doesn’t often dictate my happiness
These days I add to people’s happiness
By providing great customer service to them adding a smile goes a long way
It makes a huge difference in people’s day
My happiness isn’t always contingent on others
But it sure feels great when I’m happy
And I spread happiness endlessly to those around me
How did I forget to mention that poetry and music also brings me happiness
Being able to write and share my story with people near and far
Is a dream come true
A journey worthy of praise
‘Cause people sometimes tear you down
When they don’t support your vision
Lacking happiness hinders their judgement
Or they don’t understand how to clap
Even if they aren’t the one winning at the moment
Without question music has always been
A vital part of me
Whether it was inspiring me to write poetry
Or my calm when I needed reassurance
It has got me through good days and sad days
Whether it was the melody, beat, lyrics or artist
I always admired how I could relate it to me
Finding happiness in all that I do and the people that surround me
Makes me know that I embody happiness just by being me
So let me ask you:
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Tracy! I love this piece!. This is the piece you read last week. YOU are pure happiness and you bring light to every single person you meet! Thank you for sharing! I am posting this piece in our newsletter today! Keep a lookout for it. <3 Lauren
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Thank you so much Lauren; I truly appreciate you and all that you have done for the poetry community 🫶🏾 Omg I made it in the newsletter thank you thank you 🙏🏾
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