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Sylvia Collazo responded to a letter in topic Poetry 7 months ago
Thank you so much for your feedback Cierra! It means a lot.
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Sylvia Collazo shared a letter in the
Poetry group 7 months agoWho I’m Meant to Be
SylviaI am not where I come from
That’s not my identity
Though it somehow fashioned meThe way I talk and the way I walk
Always looking round me
That’s that city mentalityBut it doesn’t fully define me
I am more of where I’m going
The place that awaits meThe welcome mat of glory
That’s my destinyThe beginning was just the start
of this journey that takes me
to where I long to beIt was a time and place for which most will forget
But that which lies ahead,
That’s majestic yetSo it doesn’t matter where or how I started
What matters is where I will be
EternityThis tainted skin
the crevices found on my body
the cuts and scrapes
the tears that remainthe weight on my shoulders that pressed down so deeply
That I could barely breathe deeplyNone of that fully defines me
for this is just the journeyAnd yes there is value to this journey
You gotta look around and breathe it in take it all in
Still what matters most is what lies ahead in the distance, in the horizon,
The shining glory,
that’s where I’m going to be
that’s me-
Hello Sylvia. I admire the metaphors and imagery used in your poem. Your words have a deep, soulful connection with knowing who you are and not how societal views dictate who you are in human form. It encourages you to stay true to your spirit and not to believe everything you see or hear. Your words are unique and powerful; your poem shows what…read more
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Thank you so much for your feedback Cierra! It means a lot.
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mscollazo submitted a contest entry to
If you could send 1 message you’ve learned to every person in the world, what would it be? 9 months, 2 weeks agoDear World
SylviaDear World,
The doctor told me to slow down some
So I listened to his orders, and, begrudgingly, agreed with himHe said right now my time is short
And only had bad things to reportSo I decided to reflect,
What’s most important, but a life with no regretsHence, I picked up the phone
Planned a party for all those I’ve loved and knownGathered up the flowers I once took for granted
Put together a lovely bouquet and called it enchantedWalked outside to feel the morning breeze and midnight air
Closed my eyes and allowed it to perfume my hairDanced in the rain with or without music
Played my own melody on imaginary acousticsEven the former words unspoken and the sentiments untold
I now share them boldly, I no longer withholdBecause time is of the essence
And I count it all as blessingYou see, life has taught me these lessons
Do with them as you please for they are merely my suggestionsDear world, I’ve had to slow down some
Took the doctor’s orders and, thankfully, agreed with himVoting is closed
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Absolutely stunning. “Gathered up the flowers I once took for granted; put together a lovely bouquet and called it enchanted”
A gorgeous line. I’m happy you are slowing down and taking time to enjoy yourself and your life 🙂 -
Sylvia, this is an amazing poem! Even though you have had to slow down a bit, you have kept a great attitude and styade positive. This only gives you more opportunity to notice the little things and take time for yourself ♥
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