remember
you are special
I’m not telling you this to boost your ego
too often you discount your own gifts
it’s a way to shirk the responsibility
you agreed to carry this lifetime
by convincing yourself you’re unworthy
remember
you will know when it’s your time to speak or remain silent
find strength in simplicity and moments of beauty and laughter
to help you stay the course in times of loneliness and doubt
remember
when you walk into the crowded room today to testify
before strangers, friends, and foes,
media, spectators, and decision-makers
I will be there to help you find the words
to touch hearts and open minds to wiser possibilities
remember
it’s not your job to make those changes
it’s just your job to help others realize
they have choices and abilities to lead
what they choose is not your burden
though it will weigh on your heart nonetheless
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❤️❤️
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So true.
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Strong and beautiful poem, Carol it speaks to me, I will remember.
Miriam
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Thank you for your kind words, Miriam. 💜
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This is such a beautiful reminder Carol. Thank you 🙏🏻🧡
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Thank you so much for your kindness, Karen. 💜
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Such an encouraging poem, Carol.
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Thank you, dear friend. 💜
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Thank you for these kind and helpful thoughts, Carol. I particularly like how the last two lines resonate so deeply:
“what they choose is not your burden
though it will weigh on your heart nonetheless”
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Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comments, Bill. Sending my gratitude and best wishes. 💜
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Beautiful feeling and great message you share with us in your lyrics.
Delighted to read you, Carol.
Greetings.
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful, lovely comments, Lincol. 💜
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Gracias a ti. 🤗
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I love this
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Thank you, dear friend. Sending hugs and love. 💜
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Amen! Though it may stick in our throat, or draw sweat from the palms of our hands, tremble on the surface of our skin, cause the hair on our neck to bristle or the nerves in our eyes to quiver and our guts to churn. No matter what!
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Excellent, Carol, and so true and thought-provoking. I needed that reminder. Thank you.
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Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comments, Izzy. Sending my gratitude and best wishes to you. 💜
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Thank you, my friend. Many blessings coming back to you. Peace be with you 💜💙
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