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Finding Ones Self

Some who wish to find their true self, fearfully resist becoming lost. December 14, 2017

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Carmael William

Date: 8/9/2019 7:38:00 PM

How true..the search for oneself is through a dark and gruesome path! So deep so intense love it!

Caycay Jennings
Date: 8/10/2019 8:49:00 PM

Thank you, Carmael. Maybe my acronym for fear will help you as much as it has helped me: False Evidence Appearing Real. I appreciate your comments, nice to 'meet you'. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

P.M. Richter

Date: 3/30/2019 1:53:00 PM

So true ~ well-penned :)

John Fleming

Date: 1/11/2018 2:23:00 PM

I am totally convinced that one of my favourite poets, the late, great, Ezra Pound, would have held this cracking little Monoku in high regard, CayCay...beautifully conceived. My very best regards! :) john

Caycay Jennings
Date: 1/11/2018 2:42:00 PM

That is an extremely wonderful thing to share with me. I appreciate you doing so VERY much. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/2/2018 3:04:00 PM

Awesome wisdom. A FAVE for me. Congrats on your win, CayCay.

Eve Roper

Date: 12/28/2017 10:16:00 AM

Great verse, CayCay, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve~`*

Probir Gupta

Date: 12/28/2017 6:02:00 AM

Deep ... Powerfully penned ... Congratulations ...

Paul Callus

Date: 12/27/2017 8:15:00 AM

Hi CayCay...apart from all the comments posted below, I think that some people prefer to make do with what they have, fearful of what lies in wait once they emerge from that comfort zone (which on second thoughts is not comforting at all!). ~ Congratulations on your lovely win. Regards // paul

James Inman

Date: 12/27/2017 7:04:00 AM

Love your write CayCay, deeply thought out. Still lost here though.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 12/26/2017 10:56:00 PM

Damn that's good! Congrats on your placement in the contest; I'm placing it in my faves box :) xomo!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/26/2017 9:52:00 PM

This one is beautiful and profound, Caycay. I do not know why people are afraid to lose themselves! How was your Christmas, sweet friend? CAn't wait to hear from you and I know things must be hectic right now!

Curtis Moorman

Date: 12/26/2017 4:37:00 PM

CayCay, how inspiring! Congratulations on your win.

Silent One

Date: 12/26/2017 2:26:00 PM

So very true.. Congratulations on your placement in the Monoku 1 contest CayCay..

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/26/2017 2:23:00 PM

- So true written, CayCay :) - Much said a few words - Congratulations! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jannie Breedt

Date: 12/22/2017 3:44:00 AM

The words of Bette Midlers The Rose in one beautiful monoku. Anybody got a compass?

Jannie Breedt
Date: 1/4/2018 4:30:00 AM

...and then found me..

Caycay Jennings
Date: 12/22/2017 9:43:00 AM

No compass. I'm a freefaller, that's how I got lost and found. It's a complicated thing, I tell you! Love ... CayCay

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/17/2017 7:21:00 PM

Oh very deep and insightful CayCay. It's when you're lost, that you discover what you're really made of.. Your Monoku has made me linger to reflect and I think there is much sage truth in your words here. A beautiful and astute write my profound and lovely friend.. Hugs and love ~Susan

Caycay Jennings
Date: 12/17/2017 9:37:00 PM

When I got lost, I found out how breakable I was and in that break were pain glimpses of what I needed to feel and fertilize my intended fulfillment. So I found out I sucked at alone, then Tim came along carrying all the things I had glimpsed. God is good. So is reading your comments, always uplifting and rewarding. Thank you, dear. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 12/17/2017 2:40:00 PM

Much truth here! (and during the holidays will you help find me because I tend to get completely lost in mall parking lots) But seriously, this is very true. For a woman, we have to get to fuzzy robe and slippers all day, depression setting in, hair a three day mess, before we "wake up" and search for our true selves.

Caycay Jennings
Date: 12/17/2017 9:41:00 PM

Heck, yes - I could have a panic attack in a parking lot. Don't forget the fuzzy robe will probably have residue bits of this and that all over it and you can't stand the Hallmark channel because everything works out perfectly, we could really get into this, eh? Glad we giggle over something quite painful, storm clear in the present, and it seems you are, too! Hugs ... CayCay

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/15/2017 6:45:00 PM

WoW! Cay Cay, What I deep and thought provoking one liner. You know? I totally agree:-) Alexis

Caycay Jennings
Date: 12/16/2017 8:20:00 AM

It is true, in my view most people, including me, have too much fear to let go that their full self may be revealed. Isn't easy, at all! But, just like getting up, you have to fall first. I got you thinking and laughing yesterday, my work is done! Love teasing with you, Alexis. Again, Merry Christmas ... CayCay

Arturo Michael

Date: 12/15/2017 5:15:00 AM

Very good if we only would...but nicely stated...All the best CayCay

Caycay Jennings
Date: 12/15/2017 10:22:00 AM

I'm glad you enjoyed the Monoku and, trust me, one can get lost! Thank you for reading / commenting. All the best to you ... CayCay

John Gondolf

Date: 12/15/2017 4:33:00 AM

Something to ponder this morning, CayCay, I think there’s some truth to this. John

Caycay Jennings
Date: 12/15/2017 10:21:00 AM

If you are pondering then I'm happy with my Monoku! All the best to you, John ... CayCay