Monday, June 28, 2021

For the Life of Me





For the Life of Me


Rules?  I have no problem 

with rules as a whole,

only those that interfere 

with individuality.

So what if one chooses 

to have purple hair 

or wear yellow lipstick?  

Life is to be experienced

not stifled by social mores.

Does it really matter 

so very much if vacations

are not planned, but traveled

nomad style to wherever 

roads unwind?

Yes, I acknowledge my differences, 

but no longer apologize. 

I want to be as the waterfall, 

roaring with my own song,

allowing notes of life to splatter

with their own special tune.  


Published by Poetry Quarterly Winter 2020 




37 comments:

  1. Beautiful and revealing poem, Nells!
    God bless!

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  2. Thank you so very much for visiting and the lovely comment.

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  3. What a lovely poem, Nells. I agree so much. Years ago we used to take unplanned holidays around Britain. Just point the car in any direction and go. We stayed overnight in various hotels and bed and breakfast places.

    God bless.

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    1. Thank you so very much for reading, Victor. I love unplanned vacations. Sounds like you also have an adventurous spirit. We find the coolest places that way. I am not one to follow the tourist trail. 😊

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  4. Thank you so much for your comment on my Blog today.

    God bless you always, dear friend.

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  5. God bless you as well, dear friend.

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  6. Thank you, Victor, for stopping by. God bless you as well.

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  7. Thank you, Victor, for stopping by. God bless you as well.

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  8. Hi Nells,

    I am sorry to hear that you are no longer receiving my posts. Maybe there's something wrong with the system; which I do not control.

    May I please suggest you keep this link handy somewhere and you can visit my blog any time:

    https://timeforreflections.blogspot.com/

    Also, this is my website:

    www.holyvisions.co.uk

    And the address at my personal desk is:

    enquiries@holyvisions.co.uk

    Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.

    God bless always.

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  9. Thank you also, Victor. Have a blest day

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  10. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

    God bless.

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  11. Thank you, Victor and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. I’m not sure you celebrate Thanksgiving in your country, but you can consider it a greeting of fall. 😊 blessings always. Thanks for stopping by.

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  13. We don't celebrate Thanksgiving in the UK. Sadly.

    Wishing you a Blessed Advent.

    God bless.

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  14. I thought as much. 😊 Thanks for letting me know. I am slow in answering very slow, as I’m battling some health issues. Please be patient, I will be back on my game soon. Hope you are enjoying this Advent Season. God bless you always.

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  15. Wishing you well always.

    Blessings this Christmas and always.

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  16. Best wishes for a Blessed Christmas to you and your family.

    God bless always.

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  17. I am praying for your good health, Nells. So sorry to hear you've been unwell.

    Wishing you and your family a lovely New Year with good health and happiness always.

    God bless.

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  18. Thank you, Victor, and God bless you wherever you may go.

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  19. Thank you so much for stopping by, Victor. Blessing to you as well.

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  20. Wishing you a blessed Lent season.

    God bless.

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    1. Thank you. Same to you, Victor. May God pour showers of His blessings upon you.

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  21. Hi Nells,
    lovely poem and nice picture.

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  22. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving your lovely comment. It is always nice to see someone new here. May God bless and keep you safe

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