Acceptance

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I belong in this moment;
to those my heart holds dear -
but I am no ones belonging

I belong to myself;
feel a sense of home within -
all places with welcome open arms

To my thoughts I can belong,
until fluid thoughts run free -
set in time worn words as mine

I belong where accepted;
I accept where I belong –
Without acceptance I am left to be - longing...


Written in response to our prompt from this week’s POW Destiny:

Destiny’s prompt guidelines

Compose a free verse poem of no more than 12 lines on the theme of ‘belonging’.

Each of us interprets this word uniquely, and its significance may evolve throughout various stages of our lives. Feel free to delve into your personal reflections and follow where your thoughts take you.

Personally, I quite like the way Frank puts it:

This walk is not about what belongs to him, her, or me. It’s not about possessions. It’s about acceptance, connection, fellowship, affinity, association, community, and integration – to be included – to feel a sense of belonging.

  • Note: You’re not obligated to adhere to any particular interpretation; feel free to explore and share your own thoughts, understanding, and sense of ‘belonging’.

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Published by brazannemuse

My husband says I am a nightmare, actually, a ”complex nightmare”, said with love and understanding of course! In truth the phrase probably does sum me up which is why I will use it. Explanation:- • Complex due to my thoughts being varied, deep and even conflicting • Nightmare due to their constant, numerous and consuming nature. I am an emotional writer, finding writing a medium with which to express myself; I find this difficult verbally and am averse to any conflict. I am creative and artistic at work and hobbies; (working in jewellery) but only have enthusiasm for “bespoke” creations. I find it difficult to label a theme to my writing but recently am enjoying learning and experimenting with different forms of poetry. A few very difficult years emotionally have drawn me to this genre. Somehow, I am finding more clarity in my thoughts by using words that are not always so clear, or even placed in a structure that take me out of my comfort zone.... hmmm work that one out LOL. I am excited to see what I write, as it is a total surprise to me every time; but draws me.... My life experiences are such that I have a personal view on most subjects and if you follow me you may find my topics to be what my daughter would call “random”. Even when my focus is dark, I am actually a positive person by nature and have found strength to get through many obstacles in life - even if some "down" times are more lengthy than others ; maybe it is in my DNA - my blood group is B+ (be positive)! If you have read this, welcome to a bit of my world ....

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30 thoughts on “Acceptance”

  4. “I belong in this moment;”
    right from the start, flowing through…you’ve captured this sense so poignantly and beautifully, Suzanne….thank you for this 🤍🌷

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    1. Hello Frank, thank you for your comment – I do like Beach Walks and Reflections but sorry I hadn’t realised I had done this …sorry… I did accidently when I shared the prompt, so your thanks should be with Destiny …. Afraid inspiration for me comes from a word prompt, and then it happens in my mind …. but I have had a look and will look again 😊

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    1. Thank you…. ☺️. You would think so but to stay belonging to yourself is hard. If I get asked somewhere that I really don’t feel comfortable, maybe I don’t feel I fit in or belong, it makes me feel anxious, so I don’t go… it can make me unliked by some, but I can take that, I just have found over the years I have to do what feels right not always what others want …. Freedom costs …! If that makes sense. I am pleased you liked my poem 💞

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