While I listen to
everyone, I make sure
that none bully me
I have the courage
to start over again despite
all the lampooning
I have a weakness
for jaunting through crowds as well
lounging on the beach
I make sure that none
of my relationships are
fake in any way
Linking to dVerse Challenge: Come and take a selfie!, Ragtag Daily Prompt: Bully, Fandango One Word Challenge: Lampoon, Your Daily Word Prompt: Jaunt, Photo Challenge #331
msjadeli
You sound like a person who has done enough self-examination to appreciate their strengths. Pleased to meet you via your self-portrait.
transitionofthoughts
Thanks Jade :).
msjadeli
You’re welcome.
Beverly Crawford
Oh I need to know more about that photograph. It stifles me! You seem to have a good, strong sense of self. Bravo!
transitionofthoughts
Oh yes, such places can get stifling. But they are a common sight in certain places around the world. Thanks for stopping by :).
soniadogra
That’s a great interpretation of the picture. Quite liked your thought process.
transitionofthoughts
Thanks Sonia :).
Helen Dehner
I love the straightforward direction you took!
transitionofthoughts
Thanks Helen :).
areadingwriter
Your clarity shines here. Wise and yes, no to fallacy!
transitionofthoughts
Thanks :).
dpranita583
With photograph I feel something is there, nice reality you have shown.
transitionofthoughts
Thanks :).
kim881
I like the honesty and sense of self-awareness, acceptance and appreciation in this poem, and the way the image complements the word-portrait.
transitionofthoughts
Thanks Kim :).
robtkistner
Living a sincere life is its own reward.
transitionofthoughts
Oh definitely it is. Thanks for stopping by :).
rothpoetry
I love your honest self-evaluation. You seem like a strong self-assured caring person. Well done!
transitionofthoughts
Thanks 🙂
Max
So real and strong. Beautiful and concise expression. Simple and utterly engaging. Thank you.
transitionofthoughts
Thanks Max :).
lillian
This is a straight-forward and honest evaluation. I love the illustration you’ve used….it kind of reminds me that we are many things in our one self.
transitionofthoughts
Thanks :). Oh that’s actually so true that we are many things in our one self.