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Defying Tradition and Conformity

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Defying tradition and conformity

day 11 of 30-day challenge

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Never being one to conform, transfixed on truth unbeknownst to
self-calling bullshit with smells deep in sacks of countless lies
lie detector, radar love’s selfless acts of kindness.
True to heart’s unbroken seal of approval
taking solo dives without certification
later blessed by Pope Francis himself.
Singing to the lepers, trannies and the Maldives
victims and persecutors alike
dry bones first touted Ezekiel’s song.
Animals drawn chariot of four directions
eagle-vision as written word declares, though not
foreseen by the prophets of old, new, and coming of age.
Humbly walking, sword in hand, rod and tackle
on shores of peace and tranquility,
resting with wildlings, natural to the forest.
Compass spinning forth moving towards next
waiting for the call of Spirit, whispering warrior by name
acknowledging those in need and those too stubborn to know.

~ Ani Po

Thank you . for this 30-day challenge and The Bazaar of the Bizarre for hosting this piece.

30 Day Poetry Challenge
A challenge you can do anytime.medium.com

Much gratitude for those who take time to read, ponder and allow the inner workings of self to come forward. Grateful for the feedback, love shared, and more importantly the Dance with Inspiration. Deep Peace.

Joseph Lieungh

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Addressing Self-Imposed Limits and Retrictions

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Addressing self-imposed limits and restrictions

Day 10 of 30-day challenge

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Like a child hiding behind mother and father
kitty cat squirming at fears ugly face
there is a large elephant in the room.
Pretending not to exist, cloaking desire faint of heart
holding back from once dreamt upsurge forward
dismay and anguish mental capacity to absorb.
Forego niceties and formalities, remaining frozen
in a time of self-imposed limitations
restrictive and constrictive of personal identity.
Foretold by the ancient humans sitting around a fire
fear-based reality holding strong mental imagery
overhead and undertow, enough is enough.
Witnessed cargo-carrying sand from island to the next
moving mountains by hand and pure will with ease
one tug and two, back and forth carrying its crew.
Circumspection carrying tune, thoughts of old non-existent
a new day dawning intrepid footing the bill of inclination
naysayers onlookers alike, watch for your unfolding your undoing.
Behold victorious attainment; unseen made known
if not for invisible transformation palpable outcomes at last
spectators are receiving gifts of hope forevermore.

~ Ani Po

Thank you . for all you do and thank you for the KTHT family.

30 Day Poetry Challenge
A challenge you can do anytime.medium.com

Much gratitude for those who take time to read, ponder and allow the inner workings of self to come forward. Grateful for the feedback, love shared, and more importantly the Dance with Inspiration. Deep Peace.

Joseph Lieungh

Photo by Javardh on Unsplash