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Poetry & Pinball's avatar

"every step forward is followed by a strafe to the side and a few steps back."

This is dancing. As long as you're moving, there's no stagnation. Keep dancing!

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Liora Writes's avatar

So true 💜

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Chris B. Writes's avatar

Happy holidays Liora!

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Liora Writes's avatar

Thanks Chris! I hope you and your beautiful family enjoy the holidays💜

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Gary L Taylor's avatar

That was a great piece. There's that sense of hope enduring and a feeling of teaching yourself purely from learned experience which helps to persevere and continue on, even when it may not feel like you can or when thoughts of a prior self intrude.

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Liora Writes's avatar

Thanks so much, Gary. I really appreciate your thoughtful takeaway. I’m glad that sense of endurance and learning came through. 💜

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Echoes From The Fire's avatar

Not losing hope is a superpower sometimes. Awesome poem, thank you for sharing.

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Liora Writes's avatar

Thanks so much! Truly appreciate your kindness 💜

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