It’s in there, somewhere, amid
A dozen drafts
Status updates written, then deleted
Tweets left unsent
It’s in there, somewhere, amid
Reluctance to be judged
Unwillingness to disappoint
Yearning to be liked
It’s in there, somewhere, amid
Crippling perfectionism
Misplaced inadequacy
Rampant inertia
It’s in there, somewhere.
So clear out the clutter
Face the fear
And speak.
(Originally posted in August, 2013.)
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Twitter: thekimtackett
June 5, 2014
This is the most refreshing piece I’ve read all day! Thank you.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 5, 2014
Thank you, Kim – much appreciated.
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Twitter: WalkerThornton
June 5, 2014
LOVE this. It all applies!!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 5, 2014
Thank you, Walker!
Twitter: RambinGarden
June 5, 2014
I know where my voice is. It’s in the 1st drafts, written and never followed up on, on my laptop. Time to face my fear.
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June 5, 2014
I hear you, Alana.
Laurel Regan recently posted… My Blog = My Home
Unfortunately sometimes it isn’t that easy! Of course, thank goodness, most times it is!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 6, 2014
You’re right, Kathy!
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Twitter: SunbonSmart
June 5, 2014
Laurel! Profound and compelling. Thank you!
Much Love,
Fondly, Robin
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 6, 2014
Thank you, Robin!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Perspective
You’re writing about me again, I see.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 6, 2014
I think we’ve all been there!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Perspective
Love it .. wonderful piece!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 6, 2014
Thank you, Shaunna.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Perspective
I have done this so many times…weighed my words and then written. I know exactly what you’re saying. It just takes too much to come clear…yeah, clear the clutter
Thanks!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 6, 2014
I think we’ve all been there at some time or another!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Perspective
Twitter: onewidbrowneyes
June 6, 2014
That’s one beautiful post! Wow.. Laurel! Something I can easily relate to…
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June 6, 2014
Thank you, Shalini!
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Twitter: shyvish
June 6, 2014
Yep, that sounds about right to me
We all want our voices heard.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 6, 2014
Yes indeed.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Perspective
And you do speak. SO well!
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June 6, 2014
Thank you, Diane!
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Twitter: goodgirlgonered
June 6, 2014
YES. I love this. It’s so perfect. Concise and well worded. Thank you for the reminder.
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June 6, 2014
Thank you so much, and you’re welcome!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Perspective
Sometimes facing fear can be do difficult. One thing I do when I write a post that is very personal, revealing, or a struggle is to read and re-read. It helps me get comfortable. Then I just go for it (wanting to take it right back) and breathe.
I do try to always keep my voice though
Great poem!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 6, 2014
Thank you! I like your approach… and the fact that you go for it even though there’s still some fear. Well done.
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