Friday, May 24, 2024

Introspection

 



"Smallness”

after years of subtle put downs


raised eyebrows, cold shoulders


veiled snubs, disapproving glances


crippling self-doubt ~~


I found a strong voice


came back to myself


reclaimed my joie de vivre


began life anew





11 comments:

  1. Dearest Helen,
    Reclaiming one's Joie de Vivre is always a good thing!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  2. And our writing community is better off for it...

    PK

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  3. Me, too, at least I am almost there. Why does that take so long?

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  4. How I loved the last lines:
    I found a loud voice
    I turned to myself
    I regained my joy
    began life again. I really hope everyone finds their paradise!
    Also the photo shows the same joy.
    Have a nice weekend Helen❤️

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  5. Bravo!
    Hard to imagine one so buoyant and so impressive as you ever feeling 'crippling self-doubt'; so glad you reclaimed the joie-de-vivre.

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  6. That's the way to do it! You really did come out and we all benefit.

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  7. Oh dear...we have a lot more in common than I thought...yes the family thing...(shudder ) It is very unpleasant and destructive and I would recommend that it be avoided at all cost.So pleased that you overcame your nemesis and found joie de vivre. You look great!....Rall

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  8. and didn't feel small anymore.
    ..

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  9. Yay! What a triumphant feeling!

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I appreciate each of you and the comments you leave ~~ thanks so much.