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  • Give Up, Never!

    Give up, never!
    The challenges of life give greater
    Satisfaction when struggling to overcome them.

    Give up, never!
    Through war planes, attacker
    On our land, as my partner is an army officer.

    Give up, never!
    Through financial strains, being a mother,
    Teacher, student, niece, aunt, cousin, daughter…
    With duties and love to give as worries grow stronger.

    Give up, never!
    Going through bowl obstruction surgeries, recover
    From that alone is like moving through quick sand, a surfer
    Of intense pain, stilted, limited movements that border
    On the robotic before getting better.

    Give up, never!
    Immigrating at fourty plus is no simple matter,
    With two teens and two adults to give succor
    As the cultural, geographical, and familial reservoir
    Dwindles and altered to an extreme purveyor
    Of loss as we embrace newer circumstances in horror.

    Give up, never!
    Through each trial, the sun does shine brighter
    And belief that you’re being tested makes me stronger.

    Give up, never!
    Give up, never!
    Give up, never!

    ©️ Malak kalmoni chehab ©️

    Malak Kalmoni Chehab

    Voting starts May 16, 2024 12:00am

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  • Perfect Day

    Hello my friend
    May I share with you my perfect day?
    I hope you’ll stay until the very end.
    First I wake with the golden sun, grateful and joyful – I pray.
    Hydrate and fill this vessel with fuel
    Moving and stretching keeps my emotions cool
    Giving thanks for each moment I’m given
    This life flows with grace like a ribbon
    My love then goes freely to all of Gods creatures
    The large and small – all have different features
    Life sweet like the slow drip of honey straight from the comb
    I never rush, worry or stress because I know in my heart, I am always home.

    Sofia

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  • db-cooper shared a letter in the Group logo of PoetryPoetry group 1 month ago

    Tongue twister

    My screen is a scene of something obscene
    It’s so serene I hear Myself scream I deemed it extreme
    Im not to keen to dream it seems, I mean…..

    DB cooper

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  • Don't Give Up, It's a Lie

    Don’t Give Up, It’s a Lie
    I’ll tell you a story. Four years ago, I sat at the end of my chair at seven at night. I was tired, no exhausted, desperate, fearful, and as hopeless as I have ever felt in this false world, I built around me and played a make-believe character in, and I knew. I don’t know how I hadn’t known before. Maybe I had. Maybe I had always known. But right then I knew for sure.

    It was a lie.

    It was clearer to me in that moment than it had ever been before. I knew it without a doubt in my mind. I knew it and nothing and no one could ever change my mind.

    It was a lie.

    I did all the things you should do in that situation. I bent my head and covered my face and prayed. I prayed and I prayed and then I prayed some more. Tears streamed down my face, dripping on my shoes. The harder I prayed the more I knew.

    It was a lie.

    I had come to this place, this holy sanctuary three years earlier, searching, pleading for healing. I’d spent twenty-seven months on my knees in earnest prayerful repentance. I’d sat in circles surrounded on both sides by sexual addicts, pedophiles, and the sexually broken searching for healing. I’d listened for the voice of God to speak to me and fix my brokenness. To make me whole, make me straight. I’d sung songs, read verses, prayed endless prayers and nothing. But I tell you that night as my tears ran off the sides of my shoes and dripped to the floor, I knew.

    It was a lie.

    There was no amount of prayer or repentance that could make me straight. There was no sickness to heal in me. There was no sin to forgive. I was a lesbian not a sexual deviant, a lesbian. Everything they were telling me was false.

    It was a lie.

    Today I know as I did that night that I am whole just as I am. I’m not broken. I’ve heard a great deal about reparative therapy and trust me when I say it doesn’t work. Whatever else you read, whatever else you hear, remember this, it is not true. You cannot fix a homosexual and make them straight.

    Don’t Give Up, It’s a Lie!

    Lorinda Boyer

    Voting starts May 16, 2024 12:00am

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  • Perfectly Equal

    Perfectly Equal

    Once upon a perfect day
    All were equal in every way

    Not color nor gender
    Did prevent the render

    Of kindness and care
    Bestowed on everyone everywhere

    In fact, all differences at hand
    We celebrated in fashion most grand

    And an impenetrable sphere
    Protecting both straight and queer

    And those dark skinned and light
    Surrounded our earth, preventing a blight

    Which threatened evil and strife
    Upon this our most perfect life

    For hate may have been the prequel
    But equal would be the sequel

    On this most perfect day
    Conjured and imagined my way

    Lorinda Boyer

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  • Perfect sway

    It’s a perfect day, let’s go slay.
    Waking up feels great, my body’s not in pain. My brain no longer insane, I’m tame.
    I put my doc’s on and stroll out the door on this beautiful 80 degree day.
    My gosh the beauty I see before me,
    neighbors smiling and I am stylin’
    Jeeps workin’ just fine wow that just blew my mind
    I feel like I’m in a Muppet movie surrounded by singing
    And dancing I feel fantastic not a bit sarcastic
    nope…. no work today! Just me, myself, and I

    Danielle Bettro

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    Voting ends April 7, 2024 12:00am

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    • Danielle, It sounds like you’re perfect day is an amazing day filled with joy and positivity! I’m glad that you embrace the beauty around you and enjoy your time off. It’s great to cherish the moments of relaxation and self-care. Keep that upbeat spirit going!

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  • Sofia Armstrong shared a letter in the Group logo of PoetryPoetry group 1 month, 1 week ago

    The Heart Grows

    I thought my heart was breaking
    Turned out it was growing pains
    I wondered often if the aching
    I felt so deep inside
    Was a symptom of something else
    Something much more far and wide

    I thought my heart was breaking
    But in all reality
    The stretching sensation that sent me shaking
    Was only a casualty
    Of diving in deep straight to my soul
    Healing, cleansing and making whole
    A place that was once so hidden
    Leaving a shell of me almost bed ridden

    I thought my heart was breaking
    Instead I found I was transcending
    All the preconceived thoughts and teachings
    Which all brings my soul to this beautiful ascending
    New earth that is never ending
    Blessings abound, always mending
    That which was perceived as broken
    Has now been Re birthed
    expansions sending
    Reverberations of healing through nations
    Our one-ness remembered
    Return to the heart bending
    Home within your soul which always waits to warmly
    Calmly
    Gently
    Unconditionally
    Welcome you back
    Into a soft embrace.

    A.Grace

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  • Sofia Armstrong shared a letter in the Group logo of PoetryPoetry group 2 months ago

    Be Still

    Be still
    Sweet one
    When clouds cover the sun
    And the breaths seem to take just a bit More effort
    Be still
    Beloved
    When the waters of your soul seem to Break through the carefully placed Barriers of life’s wounds and pour Straight from your spirits depths
    Manifest waters of emotion from the Non-physical
    To here
    Be still
    And listen
    For the whispers of your spirit in the Song of the morning dove or the soft Caress of wind on your neck
    Be still
    And feel the awe and love found only When you let go of you and become one With what is
    The melting sherbert colors of the sky Just before the sun sets below the Horizon
    A reminder that goodbyes can be Beautiful too
    And aren’t always the finite things we Make them to be. . .
    Be still
    And rejoice
    For you are alive and able to receive all These blessings and more
    As your breath stills
    And your being remains

    A.Grace

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  • lorinda submitted a contest entry to Group logo of Why do you love yourself?Why do you love yourself? 2 months ago

    I Love You So, Lorindy-Lou

    My dear Lorinda, here’s to you
    Some words of praise I feel you’re due

    Too often quick to criticize
    Much less likely to emphasize

    The abundance of kindness, love, and grace
    You thoughtfully grant those in your space

    And opposite your gentle side
    You’re a lioness who protects her pride

    With fearless strength and fortitude
    You don’t back down from any feud

    I’m proud of the human you strive to be
    And know you’ll continue to work on me

    So, just like mom oft says to you
    I love you so, Lorindy-Lou

    Lorinda Boyer

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  • Love letter from my soulmate

    Dearest vibrant, beautiful, magical Sofia, when I first laid eyes on you, I instantly felt and saw the kindness, strength and grace you hold in your being. It would be my greatest honor to be given a chance by you to stand in the divine masculine role of protector and support to you. I long to know you deeply, and to consistently show up for you in a way that fully allows you to be in a state of love. My strong hands eagerly anticipate your he moment our fingers intertwine. I vow to you, my beautiful wise love, that I will be ready for you, and I will bring my authentic self to our divine union. I can feel the love I have for you expanding and I so look forward to helping you o create a healthy and stable family dynamic for your children. I want to be a healed male presence in your and your children’s lives. I can’t wait to take you on romantic dates and magical vacations. I really love your parents, especially since they brought you into this world. I am so glad we connected in the right place and time. I love our life together. My love for you expands infinitely, I look forward to being with you soon my love.

    A. Grace

    Voting starts April 16, 2024 12:00am

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  • Sofia Armstrong shared a letter in the Group logo of PoetryPoetry group 2 months, 3 weeks ago

    Harmony

    Will you dance with me?
    Creating joy through our new harmonies
    Infinite branches of possibility
    Stretching out …
    Higher towards the Light
    The way a tree grows towards its source as if to say
    “thank you Divine Creator for the Life you bless me with this new day”
    How beautiful it is
    To live in prayer and gratitude
    In the heart
    Of the Most High,
    Always lifted up and up,
    Each day, my prayer asks
    “Lord, please lead me,”
    And His love leads.

    So tell me, beloved, what song lives in your heart?
    More importantly,
    Why is it locked up
    Like the caged bird?
    The time is now
    You will be free
    You will have clarity

    Once again your soul will sing
    The joy will flow
    The peace will ring
    As you remember these forgotten things
    Remembering…
    Never are you alone
    But always in harmony
    In all ways
    Mind
    Body
    Spirit

    Harmony within…
    Inhale
    Harmony without
    Exhale

    Attuning to the highest frequency
    We make a perfect harmony
    Flowing freely
    Not always neatly
    But divine and in perfect time
    We are aligned

    A. Grace

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    • I LOVE LOVE LOVE this part; “Once again your soul will sing
      The joy will flow
      The peace will ring
      As you remember these forgotten things
      Remembering…
      Never are you alone
      But always in harmony
      In all ways
      Mind
      Body
      Spirit”

      I am highlighting this piece in our newsletter today. Keep on the lookout for it.

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  • Sofia Armstrong shared a letter in the Group logo of PoetryPoetry group 2 months, 3 weeks ago

    Self Love

    Sending love
    Little one
    Wrapping you softly
    Warmly
    In my arms
    Next to my heart
    Rest now
    You are safe
    To bloom
    In the name of
    Self Love

    A. Grace

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  • Sofia Armstrong shared a letter in the Group logo of PoetryPoetry group 2 months, 3 weeks ago

    Release

    Releasing control now
    Giving into the flow now
    We’re ready to go now. . .

    Release. . .
    Control . . .

    I put my faith all in
    All praise goes to above
    Give thanks to Most High
    Frequencies carry us up

    He leads with love, this I can feel for certain
    Understanding, forgiving
    The love You give is a sure thing

    Father, protect me,
    I’ve wandered so long
    Lost and blind
    Not even one song

    You found me
    And showed me
    And forgave me my wrongs
    Your mercy, and kindness and love is so strong
    Thank You Creator
    With You I breathe easy
    So soft and so long

    So lord
    Please
    Forgive me my sins
    And when
    You see fit
    I am
    Ready to win

    A. Grace

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    • A, Your words are a beautiful expression of surrender and faith. The power of love and forgiveness shines through your heartfelt poem. May you continue to be guided by the strength and grace of the Most High.

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  • Sofia Armstrong shared a letter in the Group logo of PoetryPoetry group 2 months, 3 weeks ago

    Thank you 2023, for guiding me

    Thank you,
    Sweet 2023
    For holding me tenderly
    While the most vulnerable parts of my
    Soul returned from hiding
    In order to
    Be felt
    And seen
    Then released

    Thank you, 2024
    In advance
    For all the blessings
    From the lessons
    That you so graciously give
    Gratitude proceeds you
    You’re just that great
    My heart flutters at the thought
    Of the sheer
    Magnificence
    You hold within your
    Beautiful higher
    Elevations
    Heaven on earth
    In the mind
    And
    Matter

    A. Grace

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  • React to Darkness

    The world runs around and bucks you
    Of your trajectory with minutiea that drive you
    Up a wall, and down into darkness which blinds
    Your senses that either gives adrenaline or freezes
    You into a statue that’s blind, deaf, and dumb.

    Your vision turns into bright starts that short-
    Circuit your mind with blinding light whose sport
    Is to suppress your logic, embracing emotions
    That turn you deaf to all evidence against your passions.
    Those then steal your ability to speak your mind.

    As the world moves round and round, like a merry
    Go round, so do you try to stave off the shocks that ferry
    You into dismay as experiences are disillusioningly
    Petrifying, with their obstacles and demands
    On your taking a stand outside your comfort zones.

    Stay the course.
    Stand tall.
    Savor each experience.
    Strengthen your faith with failure or success.
    Sever negative relationships,

    And let your self-confidence emerge
    A snow white pigeon of peace and verve of life.

    ©️ Malak kalmoni chehab ©️

    Malak Kalmoni Chehab

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    Voting ends April 15, 2024 11:59pm

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    • I could really picture the merry go round you described in this piece, but I love the ending:

      “Stay the course.
      Stand tall.
      Savor each experience.
      Strengthen your faith with failure or success.
      Sever negative relationships,

      And let your self-confidence emerge
      A snow white pigeon of peace and verve of life.”

      Love how you ended it. Thank you for…read more

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  • My Love

    My heart is broke I’m begining to sulk
    My tears are for fears that you might not be back do you have to go away for this long? I don’t think Im strong for lack of a better word, maybe I’m being absurd
    First time I saw you I knew you were the one.
    Starring in to each others eyes our lips touched and that was it, I was hit with cupid’s arrow.
    Now years later a lie was created
    doubted thoughts loom and you assume.
    My heart drops what did I do I never knew you felt like this I must’ve missed.
    I want to give you a kiss and be in bliss again with you, this what I really want to do
    I miss you

    Danielle Bettro

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    • Danielle I can feel the raw emotions in your letter, and I’m here to offer support and understanding during this difficult time. Heartbreak is never easy, and it’s natural to feel a sense of sadness and longing when someone you love is away for an extended period. Sending you strength and support during this challenging time.

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  • 2023

    2023

    So much happened to me
    In this year of twenty, twenty-three.
    I got new hips for which to run
    Each morning, each day, rain, or sun.
    An essay of mine was published in a book.
    I’m still quite sure I don’t like to cook.
    My father’s progressed illness made me see
    How unbelievably fragile this life can be.
    Miss Mollie my sweet yorkie-poo
    Turned six, in dog years, forty-two.
    I ran in many races at varying paces.
    And made friends with people from faraway places.
    But the absolute best part of twenty, twenty-three
    Was celebrating ten years with my wife, Sandy.

    Lorinda Boyer

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  • db-cooper shared a letter in the Group logo of Current EventsCurrent Events group 3 months, 1 week ago

    The government abroad, We didn't start the fire

    This is but a thought the truth of what our nation is coming to
    Fiddle De De fiddle de dumb biden’s got his thumb up his bum, he gave Ukraine another lump sum.
    Migrants galore, Chicago ignore. They say the American dream is a lore. It rocks me to my bitter core.
    The opponent stays quiet, so there won’t be a riot.
    My words are honest, but I can’t promise they won’t cause strife. Think of your life.
    I’m not political, I’m not semitic
    but I said it…
    Eat the rich, but not the poor
    too many citizens lying on the floor
    My lord…
    They say COVID is coming back and it’s going to attack. Relax it’s just tact
    The election is coming The press is running and they are cunning.
    My thoughts are clear a mere sense of clarity
    A rarity indeed I’m not trying to mislead It’s just a seed.

    Danielle Bettro

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    • This is a very clever piece and really captures the rollercoaster ride that the media and politics put us all on — especially these last few years. Thank you for sharing. <3 Lauren

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  • db-cooper shared a letter in the Group logo of Mental HealthMental Health group 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    RX Ginny Pig

    Hello in there, is your head working yet? Here just take another pill.
    For breakfast every morning I have a colorful array of meds.
    Just so I can fit in, I hate it I really do. don’t worry here’s another pill to cheer you up, one to keep u from your nightmarish dreams. One to stay awake, one for pain, another to be in a. Good mood, one to make you stay in a good mood. but it might take a few meds to find the right one
    My mind feels perfectly fine.
    Another appointment? Let’s change it up. A few MG’s up a few down.
    Are you ready for another round
    Ya, I’m down.
    I hear a sound. Let’s wing it this timeIt’ll be fine, You’ll feel so much better. You might even get a little thinner.
    Who knows, the sky’s the limit! That’s the ticket, keep on taking them they’ll keep on making em.
    Addicting those that are weak, and seem to only seek The ones they can critique….

    Danielle Bettro

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    • Danielle this is really powerful. I know other people who have gotten in the cycle of taking pills for mental health, and feel as though they are being put on a rollercoaster similar to the way you describe the experience.

      You know your mind and body best. And you know what’s best for you. I am cheering your happiness on from afar. <3Lauren

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    • I absolutely love this. It’s the truth. There’s no solution just meds

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    • Wow this is so powerful I’ve been raised in mental hospitals and medication has been shoved down my throat my whole life and I have always described the process of being properly medicated as this and you perfectly put the reality of it in the best words well done

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  • An Ode to You, My Love

    To say the gratitude
    I have for you
    Is infinite…
    Would still be an understatement

    So let me attempt to paint you a better picture with the colors of my words
    The bright yellow I feel for you brings such joy and ease…
    The feeling of sunshine and smiles and birds in the trees
    And all good things
    That warm the heart in the Light

    The soft pink envelopes me
    Like a sweet hug and soft kiss
    You comfort and hold me
    I’ll forever cherish this

    The blue I have felt
    Runs deep, as the ocean
    And though I feel sad
    You still come through
    You lead with compassion
    Through waters unknown
    Bringing peace to my heart
    Cool and blue

    The green that’s inspired in me by your vibrant ways
    Feels fresh and expansive abundant and true
    “Grow” you tell me
    Down my roots go
    Reaching
    Connecting
    Making things grow

    The crimson I feel for you lies deep in my heart
    A longing, or yearning
    Felt straight from the start
    Hot, excited but slightly unsure
    How could this beautiful rosy dream be mine?
    The feeling inside feels ancient yet known
    My soul calling yours, longing to return home
    Safely nested close to yours

    All of these colors…
    Beautiful confusion
    You help me sort through them with no expectation
    Of a favor returned

    So yes “grateful” might be an understatement
    For the one who came into my life to help change it into something of beauty, expansion and service
    Grace is your way and everyone sees it
    An exemplary example of a Man Divine

    A life of devotion you model so well
    I long to one day be able to say I made you proud
    Forever in gratitude to You, My Love.

    A.Grace

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    • Wow! This is beautiful, and you are so very lucky to find such a wonderful and pure love. The fact that you can appreciate the love you receive with such gratitude is a testament to your own maturity and heart. I am sure your love is already so proud of you. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being a part of our community. <3 Lauren.

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