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whitjr submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 1 week agoDIALOGUE WITH MYSELF TOWARDS 2023…
Ray WhitakerThere is time you spent looking
somewhere in the course
of the day
or days
or weeks and months
maybe even yearsfor that certainty of presence.
This is where you are no longer any sort
of impostor
of fearful
of lacking
of emotional
or dramaticwhen the only thing there is, is that you, yourself, are.
those noises in your head are you
however…read moreVoting is closed
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heidihelenadunshea submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 2 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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msoul18 submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 2 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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mbd submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 2 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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charthepoet submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 2 weeks ago2023
CharmaineSomeone asked me about my goals for 2023.
It’s an easy answer, I just want to be a better me.
Continue improving me.Master the art of self-love, as I cut away the baggage that’s been holding me down. In 2023, I want to forgive myself. Now is not the time to focus on nonsense or on things that cause regrets.
Yes, some decisions were for the wor…read moreVoting is closed
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I love your goals, Charmaine. They are so set and so reachable. I can’t wait to see what else you have in store even with how powerful your bond will be with your daughter. I believe that you will be the best most amazing mom ever. Your goal to spread love is just so sweet and amazing in a world filled with hate we need to show more love towards…read more
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Thank you so much…I’m so glad this poem resonates with you. My goal is to use my writing to spread love and create community one person at a time ❤️
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💜 WOW! Such beautiful, and so very real words. You are taking control and you are spreading love through your words. Motherhood is hard, yet rewarding for so many of us. You keep on, keeping on! You are such a beautiful soul and I am so happy to have crossed paths with you on your writing journey.
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Charmaine, this is so sweet. Your daughter is so lucky to have you as a mom. Don’t worry about the mistakes you made in the past. Mistakes are how we learn and grow and also they will make you more wise when giving advice to your daughter one day. You sound so strong and like an amazing momma. Keep shining and keep showing your daughter what it l…read more
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emilylauren submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 2 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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maryjones18 submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 2 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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ksrovanggmail-com submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 2 weeks agoHello 2023
Kelauryn RovangBetween the unwavering anxious thoughts and water drops I look into the sink and find my mind.
I look back to the moments where I wanted to run and I look at the moments that I stayed.
Standing in the unknown brought clarity and sanity to my screaming thoughts.
I speak to the moments of heart beating and the heart breaking and in…read more
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Wow! The future is so bright! I love this line, “Like the ocean who does not obey the winds, I will walk with confidence and listen not to the words of others.” You are clearly so strong and so confident and with this attitude the world and all that you want is yours! I hope this year is bringing you all that hoped for and more! Thank you for…read more
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Wow. Your outcome and look are always great especially in your darkest moments. Keep that mindset it’s gonna get you so far and continue to be genuine to yourself because that’s all that matters.
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iamreinaashley submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 2 weeks agoOn the same page
ReinaI know you’re listening
I know you are there
I know that you’re hiding,
but I can see you in the reflection on my screen as I write this down,
as the tears fall down your cheeks.
This year was painful wasn’t it,
this year broke you didn’t it,
this year things got out of your hands, didn’t they?
You broke up with friends, with your sister, a…read moreVoting is closed
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Reina, I am so sorry for all the hurt you endured last year. But it sounds like last year’s struggles helped you lay a solid foundation for this year’s goals. Keep healing. Keep forgiving. Keep growing. Keep chasing your dreams. And when it gets tough, read this poem. It will remind you that you are so strong – you are unbreakable. You got this!…read more
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You’ve been through a rough last year. But your motivation is what’s gonna help you get through goals this year. You have such a drive and adrenaline to you that no one can stop you from reaching your goals. Keep your head held high and keep fighting.
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khiawhitney submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 2 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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zandrea submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 2 weeks agoVision Board
ZandreaIn 2023, if I accomplished everything my mind could envision
there’d be no need for a board.
A grounding foundation would not be necessary for my sticky notes to tack onto
because they’d be chanting courage at a soul that’s solely successful,
that’s not me.
I’m a soul that’s solely failure prone
and without this board
I am merely a message of…read moreVoting is closed
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I feel the same way about my vision board I feel as if without it I may not be able to see or reach my goals. I usually need a lot of schedules to get everything together and I feel like a vision board helps you set your goals and reach them by having it as a reminder in your sight.
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Zandrea, You are worthy of all that you want in life. With or without the vision board, I hope you are pursuing any and all dreams ! Never get discouraged. Allow your visions to adapt and change as you grow and evolve. And never every give up on whatever it is that makes you smile <3 Lauren
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bgomez submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 2 weeks agoOut of the Water
BrandiDear Self,
I know your happiness comes from creativity.
Your inspiration from the love, the pain and the stories around you.You used to have a rhythmic flow that produced often.
That opened eyes to truths and smiles to joy.
That formed tears through idle moments,
and embraced newly introductions.You used to hold your head high in…read more
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Brandi this is very well written. I too understand the power of creativity. Creativity is such an amazing way to let go, cope, heal, and express pain. It helps make sense of life when we are confused. I truly believe creativity allows us to live life in a way that is free and limitless. Where there is creativity there is always hope. So keep…read more
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To find love and pain inside you instead of around. Is such a hard line because we tend to take others people’s pain and apply it to us even if we are not going through that pain itself. That can get us in a place of depression and not appropriate the things that apply to us. I feel though that that can be a great light too to let other people’s…read more
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malakkc submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 2 weeks agoIntentions
MalakUpon reflection on a year gone by,
I notice that life is short and needs to fly.As time dissipates in the fog of winter
Storms that flog your optimism into a pauper,I lie back and wonder …
How do I make the following year better?My goals are set for my self-improvement,
Where I wish to feel no bereavement.Goals are so arbitrary, that, at…read more
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Malak, what I love about your writing is that your heart always shines through. Life does fly by… keep being you. I hope you keep writing like you said you wanted to and keep succeeding. However, please know that you are already a huge success. Thank you for sharing this poem and being a part of our family. <3 Lauren
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Lauren, I humble me with your comments. I love the fact that you understand my perspectives and that my writing appeals to you. Everything I write comes from within as well as a from my perception of our society.
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I feel as though gh sometimes our goals can bring us down they can also bring us up at times. You said that you wanted to write more. I feel like that will help more with your goals just like how you are writing about your goals now. Your writing can always be an ongoing reminder of what you have on track of what you need to do.
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I totally agree with you, which is why your advice will be taken to heart. There are times though when you feel too empty to write. This creates a heaviness that can block me from expressing my feelings.
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preet submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 2 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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jejune06 submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 2 weeks agoNew Year's Sun
Jejune EbbsThe snow may come soon
and conceal all that it touches
but like the flowers
that lay buried beneath
I want to be seenI’ve moved here from a long way
from a place I couldn’t call home
I was not seen there or heard from
I was truly alone
But with snow comes spring
and a horizon of blooming
moments and chance
It’s there I will rise out…read moreVoting is closed
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Jejune, This is such a beautiful poem. I hear you and I see you! Keep pushing through any hurt and any pain. Keep expressing yourself. You will find that life is always worth the fight. There is always good after bad. And love after pain. Keep being you. Dance your way through this rollercoaster we call life. The world doesn’t need to shine a…read more
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I loved how you compared the year before to a cold dark time of pain and how you are comparing this year to a ray of sunshine. You’ve got it this year. Your going to be a bwam of light that shines on your goals and shine on other people. Great letter!
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maditrout submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 3 weeks agoPhosphorescent
Madi TroutThe last few years have felt like a blurr, but now it feels like things are glowing 🙂
It’s winter but
The future is
emitting light.
It’s dark outside
but that’s mostly because
we live mostly at night.
Vibe; phosphorescent
not real yet
but I feel its essence.
My future, future self
is reminiscent.
She thinks about the year
that she hoped…read moreVoting is closed
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Madi, this is so well written. Congratulations on building a home. That is so exciting! It’s sounds like you not only laid the bricks for a beautiful home but also a beautiful year and life. Thank you for sharing this creative, insightful and inspiring poem. And thank you for being a part of our Unsealed family. <3 Lauren
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Your Poem is so amazing Madi. I love the line where you said The year that she received exactly
what she wanted;
it all gradually came to me
it was never chased, never hunted.You just knew that your dream wasn’t just a dream and that it would come gradually. You didn’t stress about what you didn’t have any control over but you only did what you…read more
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spearfan_ submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 3 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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michaelrenee11 submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 3 weeks agoM.O: My letter thanking the Me in 2023
Michael GilesDear,
My most divine and optimized being I am so grateful for
You
Each and every day
Breaking free from The Chaos The Heart Ache
and
The Social Restraints
Staying true to
Your
Divine ethereal youth
I am so very proud of
You
I am proud of
Your
Bravery
Your
Ability to choose
You
While addressing the trauma
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Michael – You are SO strong and courageous. YOu should be so proud for addressing your pain and expressing yourself and choosing to embrace the Goddess that you are! Keep growing. Keep writing. Keep evolving. And keep pursuing your greatness. You are right. You are here to do something so big and so great. Never lose sight of that. And thank you…read more
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Sometimes in life when there aren’t people thanking us and even with people having us we have to always thank ourselves. We tend to accomplish things but not acknowledge the goals we did and sit down and think to ourselves about the journey it took to reach that goal.
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srishti submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 3 weeks agoA letter to myself about the goals for new year
SrishtiDear Srishti,
Welcoming 2023 with cheerful smile and lot of fantasies and I want them to come true this year. My goals are not so big, the first and foremost goal is to take good care of my family and myself so that I can put all my focus on other goals.I want to satisfy all my desires and would like to explore new places in India and love to…read more
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Srishti! I love your goals. Writing is a great way to express and empower yourself. There is science that backs it up with research. Also, traveling is an amazing idea. I hear Kerala is a cool place in India to visit! I want to check it out some day myself. How’s the short story coming along? Don’t ever stop writing. Writing will help you find…read more
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That’s so cool. I myself always wanted to travel to different places and India is one of the places. Your letter is amazing by the way! Can’t wait to hear more stories of you living out your travel goals this year.
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lahmoon_ submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 6 months, 3 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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