 A Baker's Dozen
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Acceptance
Realizing that it is okay to be who you are, not what you and others expect you to be.
Acceptance
Life will be difficult at times and all you can do is your best.
Acceptance
We live in the present, not the past or the future.
Acceptance
Today is our reality and we should live it to the fullest.
Acceptance
Our past is just that, our past. It is over and nothing we do can change it.
Acceptance
There is no guarantee there will be a tomorrow. Plan wisely for tomorrow but not at the expense of today.
Acceptance
Life is a journey and there may be several detours along the way.
Acceptance
We have a right to be happy and just because someone else is unhappy does not mean we need to be unhappy.
Acceptance
It is okay to accept help and even ask for it when needed.
Acceptance
Telling the truth is the easiest way to live. It eliminates trying to remember what you said.
Acceptance
Helping others can be very therapeutic if they want and need help.
Acceptance
We will never give up ourselves to please others.
Acceptance
Change is inevitable and we need to be flexible.
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There is so much wisdom here. I like the repetition of acceptance. This reminds me a lot of the philosophy of Thich Nhat Han. His books don't have much to do with writing, but they have a lot to do with life, and you might find them very interesting. I'm a little confused by the title. I realize there are 13 acceptances here, but what does it have to do with baked goods. Still the impulse is good. Naming your work is very important, because it bring it into its own as a piece of writing. Thanks again. This poem makes me happy :)
ReplyDeleteAnna, For my online community, it works best to have a name that catches people's eyes so they will review . In other settings I would probably
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Debbie
Debbie, this is kind of like a prayer or a hymn. As Anna, I like the repetition of "acceptance." I think the last of the 13 phrases should be a little stronger, feel more like an "ending." Maybe the one about living life to the fullest?
ReplyDeleteThe title doesn't bother me because it informs me right away how many phrases there are. If that weren't in the title I know I wouldn't count. Why does that make a difference? I'm not sure, but it kind of makes me feel closer to the poem, like it's a friend or something, knowing that there are going to be 13 phrases. True, there's nothing about baking, but I like the information it gives. Acceptance is kind of self evident. (I'm terrible at coming up with titles for my own poems, so maybe you shouldn't listen to me!)
The reason I used 'A Baker's Dozen' for the title is that to get work reviewed on my online community, the title has to seem interesting enough that reviewers want to read it. Before submitting it for publication, I would change it to something else! Debbie
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