Give Truth a Chance*
*A collaboration with Manan, the talented poetess behind Manan Unleashed. Drop by her site and be dazzled by her wit, amazed at the beautiful images she creates and swept away by her heartfelt words.
Give Truth a Chance
Same old same old, that’s what we hear them say
Same old miserable lie every day
So much we conceal behind this same old
For once let’s break the superfluous mold
Break the chains of your silence–speak your mind.
Voice your heart’s truth–please don’t keep it confined.
Let everyone know it’s not the same old
thing everyday–let the truth out, be bold.
Fearless we’ll be, we urge you do the same
Not be a victim of mind’s silly game
If it’s breaking you inside asunder
Tell your loved ones, let them piece you tender
Together all parts make one whole person
the same old thing mixing with the new sun
of truth shining through to make all things new
and erect new bridges that will stand true.
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Thank you Manan for this birthday collaboration!
(So glad we snuck it in cloak-and -dagger like while I was at work.)
❤
This is s wonderful collaboration. While your voices are distinct, they blend well together.
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thank you! I learned a lot doing this! 🙂
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You are welcome! Any time we learn is a good time 🙂
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Yes! I agree! 🙂
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這真的太好了,謝謝你
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Thank you! I really enjoyed collaborating with Manan. She’s a very talented poet.
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How sweet, Mel! 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Happy Birthday dearest Melinda!! I thought I had posted a haiku on your fb page but I may have forgotten to click enter. Now I forget what I wrote… Ah but this one is better:
on this day
several moons away
an angel was born
lots of luv and cyber hugs, Cheryl-Lynn
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Thank you for the beautiful birthday wishes and the poem 🙂
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You’re welcome, kiddo. Hope you are enjoying your day.
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I did, thank you! 🙂
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WOW, love the power and hope–and bridges–in this. Well Done! And may you have a happy and most blessed birthday, Melinda!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Most welcome 🙂
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🙂
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Yeah! Happy Birthday Melinda! Hugs! ❤
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Thank you! Hugs to you too 🙂
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Happy Birthday, sneaky lady. 🙂
I won’t tell your boss.
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Thank you! Good to see you again! Your posts have not graced my reader recently. Glad to know you’re here lurking around the blogosphere and that your literary star still burns in its firmament 🙂
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Thank you. Some personal grief and been under the weather. But, I’m back. 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂 I hope all is well with you. I am glad you’re back!
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This is a gorgeous piece of poetry! Every single word resonates with me! P.S. is it your birthday today? 🙂
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Thank you and yes it is my birthday. It’s good to hear from you Rose! Long time no talk! 🙂
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Oh, what a wonderful day then. A very Happy Birthday to you, dear friend. I hope you have an amazing day and I wish you all the very best for the year ahead!🌹❤️🎂🍰
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Thank you my friend for your beautiful birthday wishes. I’m glad you’re back!
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Oh, you’re most welcome! I am so very happy to be back as well. Do you have anything fancy planned for the day? 🙂
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Not for today. I’m working today but I have plans for Saturday 🙂
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That sounds lovely. It is always a little tough to celebrate on weekdays. I still hope you had an amazing day though.
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I did thank you!
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Mel it was a pleasure working with you. Here’s to poetry and it’s endless magic!
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I’ll raise a glass of iced tea to that! (I’m still at work 😉 It was a pleasure working with you too!
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Great collaboration with a needed message! Happy Birthday!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Happy Birthday!
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Thank you!
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you are welcome!
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😀 😀 😀
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😀
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😀
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