And then the day came,
when the risk
to remain tight
in a bud
was more painful
than the risk
it took
to blossom.
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Read Mary Oliver's poem "The Journey" then Anais Nin's "Risk"....it's as if the thread of Mary's poem continues. I love Anais's writings...she writes/speaks from the very core of her being, her soul, and touches mine. -
This sums up so well the conflict of the mind and the heart, particularly for a woman beset by the fear of 'becoming' & the risks it might involve, yet so perfectly expresses when the heart can no longer be supressed by the mind or remain fearful alone. Together they must go forward to blossom into the essential 'Self'
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Beautiful! Hats off to edpeterson for bringing her to my attention!
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There is just the perfect amount of breaks, so that you read it in little bits.
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This poem is amazing! Rarely have I read something so simple yet majestic. This is a poem which could apply to any, and all I feel could find some sort of relation to it. Simply wonderous! She's turning into one of my favorites.
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This poem is very simple and manageable, like the great writer's hair!
But like the treasure beneath her hair, oh it is endlessly delightful as her talent.
I agree with what zara wrote!
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I have an affinity with Anais Nin lately. I know the moment of which she speaks. Though I suppose it is meant to be read in any way the reader chooses, and what makes it so good is that it can mean just about anything to do with making choices. My understanding may not be yours, but still we both understand.
I know Nin mostly from her diaries and from her letters to Henry Miller. Her letters...in the electronic age, these would not have survived. I wonder how much literature will never be found in the email age.
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When someone can say so much in so few words, and still manage to do so beautifully, I am impressed beyond expression. This was a beautiful piece, and although the trip was short it was rewarding.
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so simplicit, but SO POWERFUL!! the greatest poetry can be in the shortest of lines and fewest of words. elaboration of emotion throughout this was brilliant! i just absolutely LOVED how you used your words to convey your message..i am very inspired..
very aspiring write!
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This poem is pretty straightforward. I like the message that the author is sending. And I like the fact that she can say it in so few words. I tend to lose interest with poems that are very long, plus I believe the true skill is being able to speak volumes in as few words as possible. She is a favorite poet of mine.
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holy...this is...wow. profound is a good word. and...just...it describes perfectly the inner conflicts of insecurity, and trying to break away...when hiding inside yourself just wouldnt do anymore...when finally it was realized that to truly live...you had to bloom...and in spite of the frightful things that could potentially sweep you aside...you saw the world, and the world saw you, as infinitely more alive, and beautiful. i love this piece.
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sigh This is amazing. I noticed only two poems are here, I do hope more will be added soon because this has landed her a spot on my favs list. Such a profound message in only 8 lines.
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the limits of her diary are set out between pain and full pleasure, a full pleasure measured by virginity and maternity
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This piece is simply enthralling. That struggle within that many of us feel...particularly after attempting to blossom and being left to wither on the vine...the ability to once again bloom is not always a simple task. yet, Nin really strikes a chord when she notes that the pain of remaining closed up is often so much worse than the pain that comes from spreading one's petals to the sun.
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Beautiful use of a single sentence to express an idea succinctly that has filled the notes of countless psychiatrists. "To be, or not to be, that is the question" (Shakespeare), but more sweetly said than even that great bard!
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Wonderful i really enjoyed reading this..a few words but a big meaning it really touched my heart deep down keep on writting and posting them id love to read more of your fantastic work.
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Simple and few words yet so powerful. This was absolutely beautiful! Truely an amazing job with this poem! *sonya*
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absolutely fabulous! so short, but precise, clear and straight to the point...beautifully done nad very powerful
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So few words, so much feeling, thought and emotion. To so many aspects of life that could compare. Well done!
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I agree with Andrew... it' so short, but that actually adds to this write rather than distracting the reader from it. I love how you've included so much emotion and meaning in so few words. Well done!
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This poem is amazing,
In such a short piece, a whole flood of feeling is expressed, so fitting with the subject as a complete piece of poetic genius flows from something so tightly writen.
Andrew
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