Perhaps it was on that day I was very small,
I decided what I wanted to be.
There was a small satisfaction in that,
a place to sit and fit.
And we all need that.
I remember they were happy with me,
for who I wanted to be,
everyone was happy there was a place
for me, though it was hard
and we didn’t see that at first.
Now I walk to the lake and it’s become
something more, the lake:
and on the way, the moss grown
plump in the cracks, the sidewalk
soggy: the aspect of the trees and
sky this time of year. It makes me
glad for who I am, though hard
to reconcile, with what I do.
Categories: poetry
“Then they expect you to pick a career …”
Once you find the lake, it’s easier to resolve the two personas.
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That’s right Kevin, good reflections there!
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I’ve never had that ‘ah-ha’ moment when I knew what I wanted to be. What’s it like? Pretty satisfying, I’ll bet.
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I’ve nearly forgotten it. I had a weird moment when I wrote this when I thought I recalled it and figured it was worth trying to save. Gone.
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and there is nothing to say you can’t change your path as you go
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Especially when the path is like, step by step! Ha, thanks Beth.
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I wanted to be a Mountie. Or a clown. Nurture vs nature.
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Is it the Mountie in your book maybe? Everyone in your dreams is actually you?
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Hmmmm…
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👍👍👍👏
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The last bit sent my brain off into a weird, dark place wondering what it is that he does. I imagined it being something sinister. I know that’s not where you were going, I I just couldn’t help it. 🙂
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It shouldn’t take much to send your brain off into a weird, dark place. But I’m always happy to. Hey, it’s my birthday tomorrow! Be the first to let me know! Send me a note sometime soon, tell me how you’re doing. No talk of clowns either.
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It takes very little, obviously. ‘Preciate the help, though.
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Awesome 🙂
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Thanks my friend! Bill
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I am diksha not bill 😄
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Agree😎🌲
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What a gorgeous post luv it friend, can’t say much mor like a step by step guilding post.
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Wow, awesome post, with a very meaningful message.
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Also, if you can, and you want to, I would really appreciate if you would reblog one of my blog posts, it sounds weird, I know, but I am new here, and I don’t really know how to attract viewers.
Thank you so much, William. 🙂
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Reblogged this on O LADO ESCURO DA LUA.
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This post is nice but read My Theory once and give me some feedbacks.
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“I remember they were happy with me,
for who I wanted to be”
The best present one can give to another.
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Nice Mel, agreed. Thanks for reading my friend! Bill
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I REALLY LIKED THE WAY YOU JUST WROTE IT…ITS BRILLIANTLY WRITTEN PIECE..:)
REGARDS
SIA
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Right on Sia! Thanks friend! Bill
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It was a journey for 50 years to actually live what I knew to be my passion: to help people.
My mother always discouraged my outreaches to people. “You need to live your own life,” she’d say.
Today, I have come into my own, now mentoring people who wish to find that grounded place, too.
Your poem brought it home with a deep sense of satisfaction.
Thank you for sharing your gift.
Sweet peace,
~Kat
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Hey sweet peace to you Kat and your kind words, your story of helping others. What the world be like without people like you? Thanks for visiting. Bill
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Still looking for that place in the world, hopefully I’ll be strong enough one day to build a cabi beside that lake and thrive.
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I wish you well on that, for me it’s a very brief but important place that’s physical and internal, to feel settled. Thanks for reading and sharing your point of view. — Bill
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Lindos
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I connected with this poem. Thank you for sharing.
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My pleasure and that’s what I was going for. Thanks for taking time out to let me know. Bill
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Just saw this in the Discover feed – congrats! It’s a beaut.
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Nice! As truly one of my favorite and most loyal readers, heartfelt thanks for your interest and continued support Kristen. Bill
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The poem is meaningful. Thank you for sharing.
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And hey thanks for reading and saying so my friend! Bill
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Thanks for sharing this Nice Post…
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You’re welcome and thanks for the note! Bill
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Beautifully written
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Thank you for reading!
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The poem is beautifully written I loved it…..I also write poems check them out
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This poem has great flow and it lets us know who you are great piece of work 🔨visit us at: http://poetryinspired.com 💣💥
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This is beautiful… I hope I can get to this moment and feel as happy as you
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And me too, for you! Thanks friend. It’s a mixed bag.
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Nice oneif you have time do read my blog and if you like it do follow https://chandrashercnaidu.wordpress.com/2016/12/07/there-is-always-tomorrow/
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This is beautiful. I love it.
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Hey friend so glad to hear that! Thanks for sharing, enjoy the day. Bill
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This is beautiful, I wonder how are you making poem, the combination of words.. etc.
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Takes some time to trust and find your own voice, a daily practice and great readers like you to share it with! Thanks for reading and glad you liked it my friend! Bill
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You’re welcome. Keep posting, and keep doing your craft..
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Thank you for the encouragement, it’s much appreciated! Bill
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I just saw this thing got Discovered. Hell, yes.
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Hell YEAH boss man! Thanks buddy. Bill
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Only just realised this myself! congrats on being re-Discovered. Thoroughly deserved, sir 🙂
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Ha, thank you Lynn! And congratulations on 500.
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My pleasure and thanks Bill 🙂
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Yesss… Happy Family…
Family is precious treasure
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Nice Post
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Such a lovely piece. The impact stil echoed in my mind after I read it.
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And what a lovely comment from my friend in Bombay! It echoes here in our kitchen outside Seattle, thank you! Peace to you and yours. Bill
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You are really a destiny chosen being. You decided your future and nature adopted it for. Greats
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That moment when u have to keep going.
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Those who are born to lead, are equally authored by nature to make history. You have made that history even without knowing when you were making the history. I hope others will learn from you.
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Wow, what a wonderful comment my friend, so reflective and positive. Thank you, thank you. Bill
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Very evocative and I love the language – so descriptive and fascinating and really paints a picture. Thanks for sharing with the world!
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And Beverly thanks for the great note! Slaygirlsociety slays! Bill
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i lo v 2 red
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I want a moment like that!
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Have it today! Bill
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