I had been so preoccupied building walls to insulate myself that I
hadn’t taken the time to know myself.
So I picked myself up off my ass and started sitting.
…and so I sat.
As I sat I decided to come to terms with my fears
I decided to unravel and unwrap the layers that construct me.
I sat and I began to relive those moments that I knew haunted,
yet molded me.
Purging the negative, consuming the positive
releasing the dark, inhaling the light.
With every breath I took,
with every expansion of my lungs
I destroyed the walls that I’ve constructed since before I was aware of them.
With each breath a wall was knocked down,
as I sat they shattered and crumbled,
as I sat I fought
and therefore, I was free.
Gabriela A Tejada ❤
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Beautifully written, Gabriella xx
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Thank you !
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This resonated with me. Beautiful words.
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Thank you. I write in hopes of touching others soul, so this means a lot. xx
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I love your work. You are a amazing writer.
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Thank you so much John! Nothing is more fulfilling to me than to know my poetry is being appreciated ❤ x
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I did enjoy your work and I hope to read more. You are welcome.
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I read a few of your poems this morning. I really want to write something. To comment. But my words are paralyzed. My words alone are not enough. I need a symphony, the icy top of a mountain, and the stars spiraling behind me…and maybe…I could build an impression to express how I feel.
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After reading this I’ve had a permanent smile on my face. I can’t remember the last time someone used such heartwarming poetic words about my poetry, absolutely beautiful. Thank you for appreciating and really feeling my writing. As a writer, nothing means more to me than to know that my work, my feelings are being appreciated and understood. I can’t wait to see what beautiful words you come up with!🌙
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A nice yet deep duet
Of fear and courage
By the astronomical poet 🙂
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Thank you for such kind words! 🌙🌹
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