Grasp the nettle
Even though its prickles
Sometimes make you bleed
Let the memory of
Your unawakened life
Now always remind you
Of what a loss it is
To always live
Half heartedly
Open yourself to this life
Let the closed petals of your heart
Unfold
And with the coming in of breath
Feel the ocean of tears
Washing you clean
And always remember
It is never too late
To learn a lesson
And
To start again
Emerging From The Dark Night 
Yes, we eventually have to bleed
To let a next dancer take the lead………And I could really associate with these beautifully poignant lines of yours…
“Let the closed petals of your heart
Unfold
And with the coming in of breath
Feel the ocean of tears
Washing you clean”
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Awww “to let the next dancer take the lead.” I love that Ivor. 🙂
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Your poems seem to prompt these words out of Deb.
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That makes my heart lift, and brings a smile to my face 🙂
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I read a lovely article last night, by Irma, of, I Do Run, And thoroughly happy I made you smile…., maybe you might like read Irma’s post
https://iidorun.wordpress.com/2019/08/18/the-cure-not-the-band-but-a-double-dizain/
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I will go read it now Ivor before I make dinner. xo
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Great, I hope you enjoy her poem… and she’s well worth following…..
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I love her writing. I will follow.. hang on isn’t that a U2 song. lol 🙂
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That’s lovely Deb, you’ll get a buzz out of words….xx
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🙂 so true. she’s a fun writer, Ivor. It inspired my own little take on laughter. So thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
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Always my pleasure Deb……xx
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That’s great Ivor I come from such a deathly serious family and lately I watch as much comedy as I can. I love that poem thanks a lot for recommending. xoox
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Yes smiling is a great remedy…..
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It is… I am doing a lot more of it lately.
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Happy to hear that Deb…. xx
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I love this. The sentiment is perfect.
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This one just flowed out after I got the first two lines… Lots of love ❤
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