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We can’t be held down,
we’re a ball bouncing back,
an unsinkable raft,
a bowl that won’t crack.
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We can never be slain,
our core’s made of steel,
wherever we’re punctured
we readily heal.
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Trample on us
and we’ll spring back to life,
we cut to the truth
like an ever-sharp knife.
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We’re a magical candle
that never stops burning,
a wise inner child
who never stops learning.
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Knock on our window’s
unbreakable glass,
mow us down, we’ll grow back
like invincible grass.
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Light as a bubble
we can’t be detained —
we’ll rise towards the light
and ever remain.
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© 1976, 2018 Betty Hayes Albright
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(a re-post)
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We need to vote — for wisdom, love, truth, integrity, compassion, understanding, tolerance, kindness, common sense, and justice. We need to vote for candidates who will encompass as many of those traits as possible (no matter their party).
We need to vote for those who will join the rest of the world in protecting Mother Earth. We must change this downhill slide, for the sake of our children, our grandchildren, and all future generations. Thank you. ❤
Love, B. ❤
Elegant. We’re resilient, made to bounce.
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Indeed, we’re stronger than we realize. Thank you!
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I love the empowerment throughout!
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Thank you – I’m feeling it. 🙂
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We need to vote while our vote still can make a difference, lest we lose that right. We and nobody else but us must do what we can to preserve our precious planet. Facebook rants notwithstanding. Aloha, Betty. Lovely offering. ❤
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Thanks, Bela – I totally agree. ❤️❤️
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Powerful words!
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Thank you, Nico…. wishing to make some small difference.
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Yes, and you do make a difference for sure! Peace.
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makes me happier knowing
we are made of such things, dear Betty 🙂
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Glad to hear from you, David. May we all discover our strength! 🙂
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I hope many heed your words…so we may indeed bounce back.
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I’m hoping we will, Charlie. Together we must part this dark cloud….
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Cheering you on from across the ocean. If you stay very very still and listen intently you will hear it.
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I can indeed hear you, Ben….thank you! 🤗
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❤
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Wishing you a better future , my God bless America. 💜💜
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Thank you, Willow. We’re hoping…. 🤞❤️❤️
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Thank you for this post!
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Thank you for reading it!
(Somehow your comment ended up in my spam folder. Just now found it.)
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Comments here can take mysterious paths!
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So many threats now from so many directions; we need all the resilience we can get!
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Indeed true. (Our so-called leader over here continues to incite violence and division on a daily basis – with deadly results. And that’s just one item on a long list.) Thank you very much for your comment!
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Hear, hear!!
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Thank you for reading this, Ken.
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I’m with you 🌟 Keep looking for the light Betty.
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Thanks, Val – and you too. ☮️🕉️🙏💓
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I am trying to keep that candle lit…(K)
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Me too! May the light of common sense prevail!
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Loved the verse.
So what is that which suppresses our inner strengths and wisdom? What could we do to unleash those heightened awareness which you write of?
Shakti Ghosal
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Thank you, Shakti, for your kind words and your thoughtful questions. To your first question, the answer might be modern life (too much outer busyness, too many distractions) that keep us from developing that inner light of strength and wisdom that waits for us – within. To your second question – in my own experience, a daily practice of meditation has been invaluable. We’re all different, and yet I believe we all have the potential to evolve – if given the time, and some peace and quiet. Often hard to come by, though! 😊 I appreciate it that you read this post.
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In awe of your strength and conviction. Hugs ♡
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Thank you Audrey – hugs back to you. 💗
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Wonderful words of empowerment and perseverance, Betty. Let’s hope for positive change, fingers crossed, too. 🙂 Hugs, my friend…❤❤❤
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Lauren, I’m hoping so much for positive change also…. hoping that the light of wisdom will take hold. Hugs to you also! ❤️🌺💞
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What a wonderful combination of words, light and strong at the same time. I especially like the first stanza.
Thank you for speaking out in determination and action. I have voted.
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Thank you, Ali – I appreciate your comment very much!
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That most certainly would have my vote too Betty… Great Poem… May the LIGHT grow stronger in each of us to do what is right… Love sent from the UK to you Betty.. ❤
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Thank you, Sue, for your supportive comment. We definitely need more light in this world! Love back to you from across the pond… 💗
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Thank you Betty…. ❤ Take care..
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Yes, indeed, Betty. Well said.
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Thank you, Cynthia! Good to hear from you. 🙂
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To think this is possible, that change for good may be wafting in the air and marching on the ground. We rise, yes we rise.
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Yes! 🙂 I have lots of hope.
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