While filing snippets of writing exercises, prompts, and ideas jotted on napkins in dark restaurants, I came across a poem I wrote using the first line in Walt Whitman’s 1892 poem “Song of Myself” as a starting point…
“I celebrate myself, and sing myself.”
For the authentic person I am becoming ~
No more hiding behind my other selves ~
the good, polite, quiet little girl
who always does what she is told.
No more conforming to that which is expected.
“I celebrate myself, and sing myself.”
A being with no beginning and no end ~
even when that thought scares the bejesus out of me.
Everyday I learn a bit more ~ I see, I feel, I know who I really am ~
A being with endless possibilities!
I am the Creator of my own happiness ~
it is my responsibility to my self and no other.
I am no longer standing in my own way…
I enjoy my SELF!
Now, I challenge you to do the same and share in ‘comments’, if you so choose.
Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner 
With this “elephant” of life, we blind ones grasp at its body parts and together learn reality. From my grasp, I have great joy in my “belonging” to my “family”, being like one of the 5 “Chinese brothers” with a uniqueness to share. I believed I “began” in 1955, though I share the never ending. I too won’t look forward to passing on. If I go first, I’ll leave a light on for you. We also share our firm and mutual understanding that there is no one like Donna, and there is no one like Mike. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Mike. We are the same, yet different, aren’t we? I love your perspective – always deep, multi-layered, and refreshing. The light will be on for you, too!
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And we, the chorus of your life, sing your praises!
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Many thanks friend! Many, many thanks!
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My song has been silent since I was a child, but I’m learning to hum to myself. One day the hum will move from my head to my heart. In the meanwhile, I’ll harmonise with you 😉
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Welcome to my chorus Lyn. It’s an honor to have you sing along.
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Beautiful poetry and empowering thoughts. Good job!
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Thanks Vic! Hugs!
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