a glare a raised eyebrow scathing criticism unsolicited advice an attempt to step into my territory passionately take decisions for me glowing with narcissism I don’t know who they are nor do I want to know… a lifetime spent in defending boundary lines culminating in accusations of dominance or stubborn-ness of having grown bigger than my boots I do know who they are but wished had never known I took so long to know and reject not letting you dominate is called dominance life could’ve been easier many battles won If I’d learnt -the art of war lies in offense not self-defence
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Excellent, Reena!
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Thank you so much!
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Wow, Reena! Excellent piece and stellar last stanza. Unfortunately, strategies are often not in our best interest.
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Thank you, Franci! Have you stopped the Weekly Challenge?
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Yes, I am taking a break from it. I want to move forward with my writing and the way I structured my weekly prompt was very time consuming plus I was having computer issues. If I start it up again, I will structure in differently. https://amanpan.com/2020/11/04/ive-been-thinking/
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Thanks! I’d missed this.
Talking about computer woes…. I was out for 5 months using a 11 inch Mac. The 17 inch Dell at home is now locked, bcoz I forgot the password 😂😂 Still trying to resolve it.
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Oh, no! Seems there should be a way to retrieve it. That is one of the main reasons I have 2 laptops in case I get in a jam. Plus, my hubby has a desktop so we’re pretty well covered. I have Windows, which it is possible to retrieve a forgotten password.
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I don’t have the disk which is needed for retrieval. Maybe we are close to a breakthrough. My husband has been at it for the last couple of hours 😊
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Good luck!
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Excellent .’ If I’d learnt
-the art of war
lies in offense
not self-defence .’
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That is a common regret 🙂 Don’t fret too much.
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🙂
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So good, Reena!!
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Thank you so much!
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Those who are weak, try to appear strong by going on the offensive. Excellent write, Reena.
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There are momentary glimpses to show that they feared your strength, and the offence is an attempt to make it ineffective. Thank you, Punam!
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Indeed! You are welcome.
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Excellent poem
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Thank you, Francis!
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I really resonate with your words, Reena. Like the twist at the end – has me pondering.
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Thank you, VJ! Those on the offensive are seen and heard more than those on the other side.
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True, and at the same time, I’m trying to remember a time when I was on the offensive – certainly not part of my upbringing.
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Independent minds often do not have that need to attract attention, but end up losing the race.
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Yes, you win the war by going on offensive!
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Politicians teach us so much about strategic initiatives and excellence.
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They do.
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