The comfort of being you
Be where you are, otherwise, you may miss your life ~ Buddha
They wore many hats
some like this
some like that
Their style changed every day
They spoke somewhat
about this
and of that
Reaching out to others through words
They cried a lot
over this
and for that
Their storms thundered inside their bones
But, with an open heart
full of this
and of that
They rejuvenated each day
To love completely
all of this
and, yes, that
Warmth cascaded from their smile
As they battled discreetly
against this
and, sadly, that
To be was their daily trial
Still, they dwelled on nothing
not this
no, not that
They judged from the core of their soul
And moved with ease
through this
across that
Over shifts of sands and time
Gifting themselves
to this
and to that
Setting their curious muse free
Forgiving themselves
For this
and for that
Appreciating the tricks life plays
And believed in themselves
through this
and in that
As they cradled their heart in their hand
Understanding themself
over this
and, yes, that
Embracing all that they can be
For they are change
no, not this
no, not that
And they will go on to be free
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About the Creator
Caroline Jane
CJ lost the plot a long time ago. Now, she writes to explore where all paths lead, collecting crumbs of perspective as her pen travels. One day, she may have enough for a cake, which will, no doubt, be fruity.
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Dear Caroline Jane - I wanted to make a more personable reply to you here re; your comment on 'Sugar Daddy' - I see how you may have related in regard to Andy's can of 'Campbell' soup theory. Thank you for that. I have been following you forever, especially your lovely comments to others. But, I'm so far out of the popular-pond that I've stood back since I'm not into contests or rewards. Just a retired legal writer morphed into a VM Goof Writer, nothing more. *I've subscribed to you with pleasure as I'm scrolling through your gorgeous presentations approaching #100. You are a fabulously 'Original' artist/creator among so many "Creative" new-ways-to-write writer's among us. btw; Ms. Caroline - funny to me that others think I'm 'Shy' about 'what' to write; those have never read-me. - With Respect - Jay Jay Kantor, Chatsworth, California 'Senior' Vocal Author - Vocal Village Community -
Can't believe I missed this gem, well done on placing 😁
clever. choppy, but poetic and an interesting concept. well done.
I get all the this and that of life. The ups and downs and turn arounds. This was really brilliantly done. The nuances are subtle and on point.
An excellent poem. Very well done.
This was really great! I loved the rhyme scheme, it felt whimsical. Something like Alice in wonderland meets Dr. Seuss.
What a beautiful, profound poem! I liked how many connotations, from playful to somber, you infused into 'this/that'. Congratulations!
This is incredible! I'm sorry I missed congratulating you earlier! <3
In a few short words you encapsulated all that we are. Thank you for this wonderful poem.
Caroline, I have chills! I feel like a just watched a montage of someone's life. Congratulations <3
Congrats 🦋Like the message the poem conveys
Beautiful! Congratulations!
Beautiful! Thank you!
Congrats
Beautifully crafted! I really enjoyed this.
Loved those last five lines!!! Beautiful poetry, well done :)
Beautiful words full of comfort
Your poem was all this and all that! Loved it so much!
Love this.
Nice! Daring to repeat a line (or similar line) multiple times but it works nicely.
I really liked the style of this piece, and the message is so important. Well done!
This is beautiful, and that's that!
Embrace all that they can be, for they are change. - Lines I wish I wrote, this was exactly what I needed today for some reason, thanks for sharing!
Nice 💕
Lovely and inspirational!!! 👏💖😊💕