I had a conversation today, with someone from another state, who called to let me know that they were reminded of reading this poem from me and went looking for it. They told me that this poem is feeling so relevant and practical in their experience right now. We discussed how necessary yet tricky it can be to actually apply the idea of this poem in our lives.
My heart feels so happy and grateful to share it again with all of you today! This poem was originally published on March 1, 2016 Someone actually went back to look for it because they remembered what it said!! I wanted to bring it back for my new friends and readers here 🙂
Drama wanting to be shared
With anyone who even slightly cared
Boredom is the mother
Of looking for another
Who would give a nod
To the story that we weave
As truth what we believe
More than one head shaking together
Feels great to find a smile
As we walk the mile
Use it though like a condiment
Added to your own recipe of a journey
As a tasteful and powerful complement
If used as an escape
It only adds more trauma to the drama
If used as entertainment
Leads certainly to disappointment
Get to know the blank
The space of lonesome boredom
From where all drama arises often
Helps you isolate trauma in exclusion
Now you can choose what to play
Really feel the pulse of your character
Now you become the co-writer
Enjoy all the drama for what you care
Choose the audience with whom to share
It is your show
The more and more you let go
It is your show
The more you contribute to the flow
It is your show
Take time to really know
The characters you allow
To be part of your show
The choice may not be in some characters
The choice is then actually in your role
In all the drama you want to share
With the ones who would really care
What a lovely compliment to have someone searching for your words…I came away from this poem feeling empowered, it’s an urgent reminder for us all to unhook ourselves from the hypnotic pull of FOMO and drama!
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Thank you so much for your lovely and thoughtful comment 🙂 glad to know it gives a feeling of empowerment and loved what you said last.
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My pleasure (always!)!
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Some good stuff here! Keep appreciating and evolving on your journey 🙏
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Thank you so much Val for your words of appreciation and encouragement.
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Excellent! These are words worth searching for.
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Thank you truly!
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Electrifying poem such that it helps one to come out and do something that one always wanted to do…
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I love your interpretation – it speaks to me clearly! Thank you very much.
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powerful and so true, I can see why it resonated so clearly with another that they came looking 3 years later … thanks for sharing it!
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Thank you so much for reading and appreciating 🙂
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my pleasure I assure you 🙂
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It is a lovely compliment to go back and read a post and reach out you and discuss. It is a very power, profound poem tgat captures the flow of life.
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Yes my heart was very happy to hear from that person 🙂 Thank you very much for reading and appreciating.
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The entire poem verses are special and love them all.
I like this verse as it gives energy to change.
Now you can choose what to play
Really feel the pulse of your character
Now you become the co-writer
Enjoy all the drama for what you care
Choose the audience with whom to share
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I truly appreciate when you bring chosen lines back to me 🙂 They now speak to me clearly than ever before. Thank you so much for taking the time.
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Pleasure
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ennui
tedia
the media
bleeds red and blue
and you and i
are still kids
of Him too!
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Indeed we are still the child of God. Thank you.
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yw keep on posting then.
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Wow that must be a great feeling ………..This is great writing…loves it
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Yes 🙂 Thank you very much!
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My pleasure
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I like these lines: “Feels great to find a smile
As we walk the mile” It is great to find a smile. That is also a beautiful way to grow flowers right out of the ground rather than in a pot on top of the terrace.
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Thank you for bringing back the lines you liked 🙂
Yes I found those flowers during one of my walks and loved them.
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Reading a poem again just for the re- assurance is itself enough! And then it makes us so satisfied as writers and poets
So proud of you!
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Yes you know the feeling right? 🙂 It is sweet satisfaction. Thank you so much!
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Pragalbha, thanks so much for sharing this poem here again. I have to say, it feels as real as it can. I loved this line, as simple as it is, it touches me- “Feels great to find a smile”
And the compliment that you got is well deserved.
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Moushmi, I love knowing the line that touches you most 🙂 Thank you so much!
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A very beautiful yet insightful poem. It reminds me to not focus on other people’s opinions as the basis of my own, and to enjoy my own company. Ultimately it empowers me to accept myself and accept my journey.
A lesson I need because I often get tangled listening to advice and worrying how others perceive me. Thank you for such inspiring words.
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Thank you very much Laura. I think I needed the poem too, to come back to me. We add so many layers to our confusion and emotions by often unknowingly taking in other people’s perspectives 🙂
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I didn’t see this poem the first time around, so I’m really glad you’re sharing it again. It’s a great reminder that even though many aspects of life may be beyond our control, we can often choose our own role within the drama. Very well expressed, Pragalbha.
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I am so happy that you read it this time Magarisa. The way you interpret it – your words as always make it more clear and better part of me, some of these things need to be repeated to get down to the deeper layers of us. Thank you very much.
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Yes, we need to be reminded of certain things over and over, so that they can reach the depths of our being. You’re so very welcome, Pragalbha.
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I enjoyed reading this. Thanks for sharing 😊
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Thank you very much for reading and appreciating 🙂
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My pleasure 😇
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Oh wow…so much wisdom in those words. Thank you for the repost!!!
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Thank you so much truly! I have been gone a bit long this time, didn’t expect it …will check on all that I missed from you 🙂
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Its wonderful that someone would search for your inspirational poem. Showing you just how your words impact the rest of us who read them..
“Now you can choose what to play
Really feel the pulse of your character
Now you become the co-writer
Enjoy all the drama for what you care
Choose the audience with whom to share ”
So pleased to be part of that audience Pragalbha 🙂
Sending love and well wishes ❤ ❤
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Dear Sue, I have so much gratitude, so much gratitude truly 🙂 Those lines that you repeat speak afresh to me. And you being a witness to my time here surely empowers my co-writing ability! Thank you always.
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You are most welcome dear friend.. ❤
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How I like this, PD! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you! I am very glad to know 🙂
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So deep and multi-layered. Just SO much within this poem to ponder upon. I’ve read this several times and each time received something “new” from out of your words. Absolutely phenomenal!! Thank YOU so much for giving me several “new” insights. Bless you, dear friend. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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You make me feel so good about myself always 🙂 I am also very gratified that you see the layers of what I am saying and where I am coming from. Thank you ever so much for all the happiness and support you bring to me.
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💜💜💜
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This is wonderful Pragalbha. I love the rhythm and rhyme. Anita
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Thank you so much Anita 🙂
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Delightful read. Thank you for re-sharing!
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Thank you for reading 🙂
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A pleasure to always read your words. 😄
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I’m not surprised that your poem was sought out and remembered! I remember this poem came through when I was going into labor! Lol. That was my real drama. You know, synchronicity is amazing, and it means so much to each of us in different ways, and meanwhile we are so connected in ways we don’t even realize. I love getting to know the characters at this point in the journey. Happy weekend to you my friend! 🙂
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Wow how amazing what you say! 🙂 Yes it is all so amazing, I ma in awe of how we are connected and how the different characters keep showing up in perfect ways. So much happiness that you were on this post today, thank you my friend, wish you an amazing weekend too!
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Looking forward to reading more from you 🙂
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Magnificent post .. it was a delight to read such marvellous post.
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Thank you so much for your kind appreciation.
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My pleasure 😇
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Se are the author’s of our own lives. We can write the change we desire.
It is no surprise that this one resonates.
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That you took the time to read, makes me happy 🙂 Yes I am sure you would know what I mean. Thank you!
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Wonderful✨😍
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Thank you!
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