I will meet life at a point
where I finally embrace
myself
like a new acquaintance
sans preconceived notions
without a care
for public opinion
or a legacy
-yet the footprints
will speak louder
than those squeaky shoes
I discarded in a previous version
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A deep and meaningful quadrille, Reena. It’s always a relief to discard squeaky shoes. The beginning reminds me of the Derek Walcott poem, ‘Love After Love’.
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Oh, well said!
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I think we need to use care only when it really makes a difference
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A profound poem Reena
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That paradox at the heart of it not caring about legacy, yet the footprints speaking louder that’s the whole truth of authenticity. When you stop performing for an audience (including yourself), that’s when your actual impact crystallizes.
The squeaky shoes were doing all the talking anyway, it’s the silent footprints that change the ground. 💜
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Very nice.
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Inspiring write
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What a very beautiful piece, Reena 👍 I like your reflections about self-actualization.
I’m now doing much better today than yesterday. ☺️
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Beautiful Quadrille 💜
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