My heart will forever feel heavy,
but my head will always remain free
because I’ve chosen a different path now,
something just for me.
And I know there will be some,
who will never quite understand,
but I only have this one life here,
and the journey is mine to command.
© 2021 Michelle Cook
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Your life ,your way!! I mean we spend whole life to care about what others has to say, and stop ourselves from doing what we truly want. Never stop, Never settle. Btw, a beautiful poem
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Yes, it’s true. And I always think, I may only have this one life, so I’d better make sure it’s as wonderful as it can be. 🙂
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Spend this life in your style
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❤️❤️
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Thank you ❤️
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Wonderfully written! The flow of your thoughts really touches my heart. 🥰
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Thank you… that means so much to me. ❤️
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You’re most welcome!
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I can so relate to this. Lovely
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Thank you… ❤️
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LOVE! Life your life and be happy, we only get this one so do it up right! 🤍
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Indeed! 😃 Thank you… ❤️
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You are the only thing you possess
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Wonderful, wonderful. I get this at a visceral level, Michelle. It’s so true, I think, especially when living the life we want to create, that people will not understand, will try to keep us back, and yet, it is our life to create just as we intend. I love this poem. 💛👏✨
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Yes!! Exactly… Thank you so much, Jeff. 🙂
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You’re welcome, Michelle. Always! ☺️
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This is great!
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Thank you 🙂
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OMG Michelle!!! I Love this, love this!! Absolutely one of your very best!! Such a great truth – to do things “My Way”! I love the subject of life’s crooked pathway and that we make the choices that determine where we end up. I love to write about this – I guess that is why Robert Frost’s – The Road Not Taken is my favorite poem! Ha! Stunning, My Dear! Bellissimo!
You made my day!!!!
xoxo 😊😘💕🌹
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Awww… thank you so much, Chuck, you’re always so kind.❤️
And yeah, I think we give up so much for other’s throughout our lives, but eventually we need to find something just for ourselves.
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Amen to that!! 😁✨💕🌹
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
DO NOT MISS READING THIS from Michelle!!
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Yes, just follow your heart. Be like a wild horse, strong and untamed 🐎 😎🌈
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Oh this made me smile… Yes!!! Lol… 🐎
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Beautiful❤️
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Thank you ❤️
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Beautiful, lovely words ~M
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Thank you… CC ❤️
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Beautifully written. Forge ahead on your new path with confidence, Michelle! 🙂
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Thank you, Mike ❤️
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I sure love your poem and sentiments Michele. You have found your happy place and there’s no denying it. How lovely and inspiring my friend!💖. in words, heat and geography! 💖
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Lol… Thank you, Cindy. I actually can’t believe how chilly it’s been lately. We had snow on the mountains this week. 🥶
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Yes, of course!! 💖
oh wow Michele and it’s finally raining here!!! Yay.
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Michelle, well said. You are the boss of you. Keith
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Thank you, Keith 🙂
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This is beautiful! Enjoy your life the best way YOU see fit.
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Thank you… ❤️
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