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Grab a cup of tea or coffee (oh what the heck, get a danish too!) and sit a spell. You might want to grab your notebook and pen because you never know when you will be inspired to write down a quote, or jot down a poem of your own. Words are like that, they take you on a journey and the next thing you know you are breathing life into your own magical world of words.

Monday, October 1, 2018

Surrendering to Love

It begins. OctPoWriMo seventh annual poetry challenge begins now. The words flow from many all over the world. Some link up and some choose to play with their words offline. Will you be one of them?

Today's prompt is about surrendering to love, allowing oneself to open to love within and love from others.

Photo by MDragonwillow

Love
it isn't as simple as
black and white
so much baggage to unpack
being in the moment
can be painful
and then there are
moments of
joy
sudden and sharp
making colors come alive
music sound brighter
hope blossoms
and then is dashed
again
again
surrender is a state of
mind
surrendering to love
doesn't always feel safe
will now be the time
will now be the place
surrendering to love
myself

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Hop on over to OctPoWriMo to see what other poets are writing about Surrender.

Peace

15 comments:

  1. Morgan..Glad to be back. This annual retreat of words cleanse the soul. Your poem and the prompt is just perfect to start this season of weaving verses. :)

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    1. Thank you, Sunita. It is always with mixed feelings I come to OctPoWriMo. There is always great expectation and excitement mixed with much anxiety; like a lot of things in my life. I'm happy OctPoWriMo is so fulfilling for you.

      Peace.

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  2. Hi Willow! What a beautiful piece to start off with. I'm glad I've been able to work with you and that I get to be more a part of OctPo this year. Thank you.

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    1. I'm just as glad to have you helping with it. It is my great pleasure to help you as I'm able.

      Hugs.

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  3. This is lovely and positive, and just what I needed today.

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  4. Indeed, surrender is a state of mind! Well penned. Love to participate in OctPoWriMo journey.

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    1. So nice to see you again. That is one of the nice things about this challenge, all the lovely poets that show up every year.

      Peace.

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  5. Moments of happiness do make the music sound brighter, dont they?

    My favourite part was how you spaced

    surrending to love
    myself.

    I chance upon OctPoWriMo yesterday. And hoping to be a part of it on most days.

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    1. Welcome! Glad you found us! I hope you do join us as it can help you take the words deeper and deeper.

      Peace.

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  6. Beautiful, that's life, ups and downs. Always love yourself.

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  7. Perfect poem to start the event. It's so true that life and love are one big rollercoaster.

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  8. I feel the vulnerability in allowing yourself to love again. So well done!

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Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

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