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Inside out

From my Raven Collection (grief)

Inside out

In just one single moment
it was all taken away
everything I ever knew 
everything I ever took for granted about life 
It never crossed my mind 
but looking back now
I realize, I was young and naive 
nothing wrong with that 
all I know now, is this...
when we are put in that deep dark place 
we have to learn to fight the force 
clinging to every single
possible exit 
because even on our darkest days
the light can seep through the cracks
eventually, overcrowding
that, in which is dark
to be reborn, to be stronger on the inside 
and that will simply make everything shine 
Including who I am on the outside.
 

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Tony Taylor

Amen to that dear poet sister!!....when we work
on who we truly are on the inside.....the outside
becomes more forgiving and grateful.....thus,
feelings such as grief and its ramifications become
much easier to resolve and understand....I love
your stuff SHIRLEY!!......ALL STARS!!.....well
penned my friend!!......LOVE & ROCKETS!!....T xo  : )

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Shirley Harrison

Thank you so much dear Tony, for your compassion and true understanding of this piece. Biggest of hugs 🌹

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Being Me

Life changing things happen in an instant. The rebuilding afterwards takes a great deal of time. A wonderful poem, Shirley x

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Shirley Harrison

Thank you so much dearest Being Me, your words are true and profoundly beautiful, a great deal of time, yet possible.  Thank you. 🌹

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Marion

From the darkness into light again and again...in grief the journey is constant and relentless. Your wonderfully written words give hope and comfort to all those on the journey Shirley...including me. Beautiful and uplifting work my friend x

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Shirley Harrison

My dear, dear Marion, coming from you means everything, yes we are forever on this journey and we shall forever be stronger and stronger and wiser to help eachother. Thank you my dear friend. 🌹 

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Matthew Zeccola

Beautiful writing Shirley! So stark and heartfelt. You’re very talented. I’m off to read more. M.

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Shirley Harrison

Oh my goodness, thank you dear Mathew don't wear yourself out 🤣 I'm humbled you enjoy my work. Thank you. 🌹 

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Shirley Harrison

Hello and thank you so much, it's very kind of you to come by to say. 🌹 

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