Dying to fit in, just wanting to belong,
Insane or interesting, which will it be?
Some fear t o o much about, the being - right or wrong,
That they miss the part of truly being free.
Reactions to the bold, who have finally had enough,
Abandon protocols and other's expectations
Compromising their desires, calling them out on their bluff
Thoroughly exposing accusations
Indignant (?) perhaps...
Only, anything beautiful, is worth getting hurt for...
Nah, that's a line only "Prince" would say
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Wild Card Weekend Recap: What Happens Now?
I think I figured out why I love Wild Card Weekend so much. It's because it's the first playoff anything of the calendar year. The NFL season starts in the fall, and once upon a time, the champion was crowned either on or slightly before New Year's. The evolution of the NFL schedule has resulted in the playoffs starting just into the New Year, and currently, the final week of the season falls on the first weekend of the New Year, with Wild Card Weekend coming a week after that. So yes, chronologically, the NFL's Wild Card Weekend serves as the first playoff anything of the calendar year.
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 days ago in Unbalanced
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And yet, I believe it. It's why I believe it is worth it to love & care without reservation for others, preferring to get taken than to miss another in need. I only wish I was better at it & did not guard my heart so jealously. All that having been said, I feel every line of this--the wanting, confusion, trying to be authentic, never getting it right. All of it so skillfully woven into the fabric of one being by the sheer apropos-priety of your words.
Oh this was so amazing! Your poem has so much truth! I loved it!
love the formatting as well!
Fabulous piece. Well done, my friend.
I feel this. 💖
So much truth in this, Kelli ❤️❤️ As always, very amazing and thoughtful work! ❤️