Sweaty palms, white knuckles
Clenched fists, thumping heart
I could hear their dry chuckles
At the one thing that set us apart.
Eyes closed, a silent prayer
Hope someone is listening.
I sit down on the rocking chair
And tighten the seat fastening.
That sinking feeling is taking over,
My eyes squeeze out tears.
In mid-air as I rock and hover,
I finally face my fears.
I’m on top of the world at last
And nothing can stop me, now
That I’ve conquered the past
Which had shackled me somehow.
Written for d’Verse Poets Prompt suggested by Lilian
The Grateful Dead 
its exhilarating when you can face your fears. the words took me on a roller coaster ride indeed. i like the last 2 lines, conquering the past -no more shackles now.
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What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger, right? I feel that we wear our own shackles. Bound by our own limitations and fears. The external world is just an excuse to console ourselves. Just someone to blame. Ultimately, everything is (and always has been) in our hands.
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i like the way you say that, it is always in our mind, our fears, insecurities, we make up a lot of things to scare ourselves. I like being free recently, no grudges, hates, suspicions – all bad for the soul. we need to “ride” above it!!
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Ooh, I like the pun. I am currently trying to turn my life around as well. So it definitely makes me feel better to think that the ball is in my court. The only person who can make a difference in my life right now is me.
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me too and I feel I can talk to you about this as your words and posts reflect the change I feel in me too. I was always shy and afraid to speak up for myself and let people speak up fro me, all that is changing slowly. and i am liking myself a little better for it. good on you to, we can always cheer each other on!
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Oh most definitely. I told you about my Zumba classes right? Tighter muscles and the opportunity to dance the frustrations away has been very helpful. I like the person in the mirror and call me vain, but that makes me like “me” more!
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I like the tighter muscles! But I am a tiny person, muscles will look weird on me. I dance for fun and to keep fit. But yes we must always admire ourselves and want to look good for us! not vain but caring enough to do something about it.
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Yeah? How tall are you? Though I am of an average height, there are some people who can make me feel like an awkward giant. And others like a frumpy midget!
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I am five feet two and tiny in structure too! get bullied a lot!! everyone is a giant to me!
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Well, I have two inches over you. So guess I can lean on you some too! 😉
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told you! and i weigh the same as i did in high school!! after 4 kids too, i walk a lot at work and like long walks after work to clear my head. you are a gentle “giant” to me sweetie!
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unfortunately, I weigh the same as I did in high school too! Lol. Wait for the “backside of the night” to see my claws come out!
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you do too! I cannot believe we have so much in common! ok i wait impatiently!
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