Inner Child
I live life now as my inner child She who lived in secret for so long Never allowed to come out and play Words tied to her tongue left unsaid Perceptions wrong every time Assumptions skewed Questions unasked Until finally freed Now her poetry tells the story of who I am now Unafraid and fearless Forever young Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing © Sarah is hosting D'Verse Poets tonight and has prompted us to come and take a Poetic Selfie. We are to take a look in the mirror and write about ourselves so others might see who we are. Image by Ria Sopala from Pixabay
Beautifully, beautifully written. This is so strong and I want to hug the inner child who once felt that way. I’m so happy you feel liberated and can be who you truly are! Much love going your way, Christine. <3 <3 You're inspiring.
Oh thank you so much dear Lucy! You are so kind 🥰
I hope I speak for others who have had their light extinguished and their hopes diminished by others growing up. ☺️👍
Beautiful how writing is a balm for healing that inner child, giving them voices. Lovely.
Yes it really is Regina. Thank you so much my dear. I really appreciate your kind words 🥰
Oh so well told story of yourself.
Thank you dear friend ☺️💕
Always a pleasure
Flex dem muscles, Sister!
Lol Ron! I do 😊 Thanks for reading.
Beautifully written ❤️
Thank you so much. I appreciate it very much ☺️
I love the metamorphosis occurring in your poem. Now you are a butterfly! Well done!
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Thank you Dwight. I really appreciate that ☺️
You are welcome!
I love how she has been empowered to speak out, for herself and for others, Christine <3
Thank you dear Lisa. I know you understand ☺️💕
<3
You nailed it in the last 5 lines.
Thank you Reena. Yes, poetry helps me tremendously ☺️
Celebrating you!! Yes.
Thank you Helen. I’m celebrating all of you! 💕☺️
Really like your style of writing… keep up the good work !
Thank you! I really appreciate it ☺️
Beautiful: I am so glad you have managed to free your inner child through your poetry!
Thank you Ingrid. Yes, writing saves many of us ☺️💕
My reaction to this poem was the same as the one I had when I read Lisa’s poem, I wanted to reach into it and pull that child out and give her a big hug. Poetry is a life saver.
Indeed a way it has saved me many times over the years. Thank you for the hug ☺️💕
Beautiful and powerful
Thank you Jude! I really appreciate it ☺️
Always my pleasure 🌼
Well done. Cant touch that!
Thank you Darnell! ☺️
Beautiful post
Thank you so much Christine 🙂
You are welcome
Bravo Christine, for a fine poem and for finding your truth.
It takes a lot of living to set our inner child free, and to not allow others to define us. It is one of the advantages of age!! A good write.
Thank you Beverly. 🥰 I couldn’t agree more. Confidence and freedom come with age and life experience.
I am so deeply touched by the emotion in this self-portrait, Christine! ❤️ Beautifully done.
Thank you Sanaa 🥰
“Unafraid and fearless” – As you should be.
Thank so much Ken ☺️
Smiling I am! dVerse really “unleashes” us, right? This is a strong statement of affirmation. I know it sounds trite….but “you go girl!” seems very appropriate here. Let your voice ring out!
I think that writing is one of the best thing you can do to set yourself free…
I wholeheartedly agree with that. It certainly has helped me over the years.
This is beautiful. Being able to set your self free is gift we all look for.
Thanks Hettie ☺️💕
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Thank you ☺️