optimism
-unending battle
to change the view
-unbending will
to not be a victim
of fear-inducing stories
-to not let the leash
tighten on thoughts
helplessness grips
silenced rebellion haunts
-march on
sow seeds of change
-let the future
reap the fruit
it deserves

An inspiring message.
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Thank you!
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Fabulous message: “…to not be a victim…”
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Brilliant! Loved it, Reena!
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Thanks 😃
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You’re welcome!
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Nicely done Reena
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Thank you so much!
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You’re most welcome
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this was really good Reena! A wonderful poem! ❤
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Thank you, Carol!
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Great poem, Reena! Fearmongering irritates me so much! Even if I agree with the point that the fearmongering is trying to make, the way that the topic is presented really matters for how others respond to it – and when the cause is serious, you don’t want others to roll their eyes, assuming so much exaggeration that the topic is actually quite trivial, nor do you want frantic unhelpful attempts to fix the issue that actually make it worse. We need clear headed thinking.
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You spelt it out so beautifully. Thanks, Nicole!
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“They” rule by fearmongering and infiltrate by porn fear. Vigilence is a must. Brava!
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Vigilance and refusal to fall prey is the only defence. Thanks, Eugi!
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So true, Reena, and you’re welcome!
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*applause!*
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🙏🙏
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So well untied the knots of being optimistic
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Thank you, Tanvir!
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That image is a perfect visual representation of your poem.
Reena, it is a battle because so many in power and/or who want to be in power gather it by fearmongering. One of the reasons I love the blogging community is that we can share with and support each other in a positive way.
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You are bang on, when you say they rule by fearmongering.
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An optimism we share with your lovely poem.
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Thank you so much, Diana!
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You’re welcome 🩷
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