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Sunday, April 24, 2011

Change *Sunday Scribblings 'Shine'*

I used to be afraid of myself,
of what I could do.
I trapped myself in helplessness,
in self-hatred.
I never knew that I could be so much more,
more than anyone could ever give me credit for,
that I could do what they were afraid to.
Then someone shined a light on me,
showing me that my flaws are my beauty,
my scars were what made me strong,
and I believed it.
I'm not afraid.
Now I walk into the light without fear,
without hesitation,
without hating myself.

8 comments:

  1. "my flaws are my beauty"...that's what makes us all so unique. We all shine.
    Nicely done.

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  2. If only more of us would appreciate these little facts. What a great piece!

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  3. This is a beautiful, self affirming poem. We need those, don't we?

    This is a beautiful blog. I love the font that you use!

    Well done, all around!

    http://thescatteredstones.blogspot.com/2011/04/magpie-tales-mag-62.html

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  4. You said it better than I ever could.

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  5. What an insightful post. I believe that we all feel that way at times.

    Added myself as a follower. Best of luck on your endeavors.

    Lisa
    InspiredbyLisa

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  6. Well good for you! Stick with those views.

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  7. Shine on!
    You describe a process many of us have experienced.
    Here is my shine piece:
    http://www.kimnelsonwrites.com/2011/04/25/symbolically-speaking/

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  8. Beautiful poem and sentiments. I think most of us only tap a small percentage of our potentials. Great post.

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