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If the things that mattered to you
No longer matter to you
Then there must be something wrong:
It doesn’t mean that you’re not strong
If the things that mattered to you
No longer matter to you
And you cannot find the love that you seek:
It doesn’t mean that you are weak
If the things that matter to you
No longer matter to you
On finding that laughter has lost its way:
It doesn’t mean that you have feet of clay
If the things that mattered to you
No longer matter to you
Search the chambers of your mind
Keep delving until you find
The things that mattered to you
They still matter to you
Your mind sometimes feels the strain
And troubles can be a source of pain
So that the things that mattered to you
No longer matter to you
When things go wrong:
It doesn’t mean that you’re not strong.
~ Marie Williams – 2017
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This is such a beautiful poem Marie. It’s amazing how a little tomorrow can make up for a whole lot of yesterday. Hope’s all fine with you. Been ages since I last saw you here.
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Thank you so much Neal. I understand how you might see the beauty in this. I’m really happy to see you here and I know that just because we don’t speak every single day, it doesn’t mean that our friendship is not strong:) I hope all is well with you.
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You are such a light…such a beautiful soul, and you have a most beautiful way with words! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Truly, dear friend, your kind words are so touching. Thank you for reading and making my day with such a lovely comment. 🙂
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My pleasure, my friend 🙂
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You have such a deft and gentle touch, Marie. Your poem is, itself, an offer of aid — a sort of spiritual bandage, for those who have lost their laughter. It urges us not to heap self-criticism on top of despondency. We so often define ourselves by our beliefs. When those seem distant, we can feel as if we’ve lost our anchor. But you remind us that life lives on underground and will, with time and care, resurface to bloom anew. Sorry for all the mixed metaphors (LOL). ❤
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Thank you so much Anna. I’m almost sure that you realise that ‘If’ was inspired by your recent post: ‘Paralysis – Frozen by Fear’ – Part 1. Our subsequent comments about strength and how the mind copes with pain led me down this path – so I have you to thank for this.
I love the mixed metaphors and therefore do not accept your apology!:) ❤
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What beautifully supportive words Marie 💕🙏
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Thank you Val for reading and commenting. It’s so important to be supportive of yourself and others.❤
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I do think that focus changes over time. What once took up real estate in my brain has reduced significantly over the past decade or two. I actually feel better and stronger, the more I shed, that way.
Great poem, Marie – a message many doubtless find great comfort in digesting.
Aloha ❤
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Thanks dear Bela. Yes, a clutter-free mind is a healthy and strong one. And that’s an aspect I had not thought of so I’m pleased that you brought this to my attention. I was more thinking about how the challenges of life can make you feel as if you’re not able to cope, then you can feel as if there is a problem with you, when really why should you be expected to super-human with everything life throws at you. Sometimes feeling weak can be a strength.
Aloha ❤:)
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I can imagine this sung accompanied by reggae strumming on an acoustic guitar 🙂 and I am not saying that simply because of your heritage.
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You are not going to believe this Mek, but it is absolutely true: this morning I had a vision of recalling the poem and imagining someone strumming a guitar to it! Honest!
Do you think there is some sort of psychic connection going on here?:)
Lovely to hear from you and hope all is well …x
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I believe it! 😊 psychic connection perhaps 🔮🔭💭💬 All good here. How are you? xx
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This has never happened to me before (oh I tell a lie: once before), but it is so weird. It was about 7am (my time) when I actually raised my arms as if playing a guitar and hummed along …lol
Isn’t it bed-time over there? So surprised to see such a quick response! Guess it’s Saturday soon, so you’re having a late night …:) All is good here thanks,xx
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It is my son’s bedtime but not mine yet. Only 8:30 pm. Quick replies courtesy of the WP app I installed – do now I’m getting alerts, whereas previously I was checking WP on my phone via the webpage. So are you going to record the tune and share it?
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You are teasing me here aren’t you Mek?:) 🙂 I maybe able to play air-guitar, but my musical skills fall short (well, virtually non-existent), so no this song will remain at the bottom of the charts for now …lol
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Not teasing! I’m serious…but if we truly have a psychic connection, you should have known that
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Yes we certainly do! Hey it’s not your birthday today is it? I remember you are a Leo birthday … Second thoughts, my psychic ability is telling me it’s an August b’day … (Apologies if you don’t want to share on WP ….):)
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Ha no was on Monday!
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Aww Happy Belated birthday! Hope it was spent doing really wonderful things. I didn’t read that last comment properly, but now you mention it, my psychic ability tends to cut out now and again, which is why when the connection is faulty, I tend to mek mistakes …:)))
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Thanks- yes, I had a little party here at home. Mek mistakes 😂
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Beautifully articulated Murr. 🙂
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Thank you Aak, ❤
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Nice work, Marie, and I enjoyed the rhythm of the refrain, with its later development in the fifth and sixth stanzas. How are you, dear one?
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Hello Hariod! Now that I know you were in the music business, I really appreciate your kind comment.
I’m very well dearest, and how are you? Is the writing flowing in the write direction? Hope so! 🙂
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Thanks Marie. A few interruptions on the writing front, so progress has been a little slow these past 7 or 10 days. Yesterday was a particularly awkward extraction at the dentist and I’m feeling a bit tender as a result — an hour, it took! 😮
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I feel for you Hariod. I say that as I sit here with niggling tooth pain which I’m hoping will miraculously vanish. You are so brave and more importantly you survived. That deserves some sort of award – be kind to yourself and don’t worry about the writing until you feel up to it …:)
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I agree! I loved that too 🙂
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❤ ❤ ❤
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Here I was, basking in this warm hug of a poem, & now my teeth feel funny … wishing us all dental wellness (& emotional too) 🙂
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Sorry ’bout that da-AL! Thanks. 🙂
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Hope you know I was just teasing – sort of 😛
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‘Teasing’? I thought that was Marie’s assignment . . . 😉
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Is that how you see me ‘H’? A ‘tease’? The things you’ll say to extract a comment from me! 🙂
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Hahaha! Thank you da-AL. Injections of humour are always appreciated here …:)
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Was thinking later that we’re lucky to have teeth to fret over …
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I agree with Hariod! The repeated phrases are very effective in conveying and tying everything together. I have two poems that are also constructed in similar fashions:
https://soundeagle.wordpress.com/2012/10/02/if-my-name-were-moon-tonight/
https://soundeagle.wordpress.com/2012/10/19/%e2%9d%84-%e2%9d%85-%e2%9d%86-snowflakes-tell-me-why-you-are/
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Thank you SoundEagle. Your comments are appreciated and I will take a look at those poems just as soon as I get a chance.
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You are very welcome indeed, Marie! 🙂 Happy Sunday to you!
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This is very inspiring Marie. Glad to hear your “voice” again on here 😉
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Thank you Kathy. And yes it has been a while … I’m not as prolific as you in coming up with new ideas for posts. You do it so well … you’ll have to let me in on your secret …:)
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lol life inspires me probably too much. I could write about a leaf I saw yesterday 😉
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Yes I’ve noticed that Kathy!:) I guess that’s what makes the blogging world so interesting. You obviously have the confidence to write, whereas with me, I don’t trust myself to use my imagination to it’s full extent – I fear ridicule. To be a great writer I think you need to be fearless to some degree.
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I think you’re doing just fine Marie. You’re a great writer too and your greatness has more to do with quality literature than bravery ❤
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I think everyone should have a ‘Kathy’ – you have a great heart – such a kind, encouraging comment and completely unexpected. ❤
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Awww 😉 You’re welcome!
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And thanks for those words.
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I am writing to you with my serious hat on, so please note! In times of despair I usually look for something to read – quite often its Maya Angelou as I like her take on finding something positive, however dark. ( especially, I rise, I rise, I rise). I have, as many have before me, turned to the Bible and quite a few Psalms have focused my mind and helped me with perspective, if nothing else. I read your poem a few days ago and read it again today. Its quite simply ” superb!” and full of hope and meaning. I have printed it off and put it on my pin board at work. There is, as you may imagine, a story linked to this angst and searching but you, dear friend, have in a few lines, allowed me to stop – draw breath and start again.
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Dear Jackie, I am completely blown away by your lovely comment. I shivered when you said that it was ‘superb’ and it resonated with you enough to place it on your pin board at work. What an amazing compliment?! I’m so happy that my poem has been of help to you, and maybe one day you will share ‘the story’ with me.
I feel as if it was meant for you – a spiritual message that you needed and I was able to provide. I’m so surprised that so many people liked it – at the time I felt it was rather simplistic, and it was to some extent, me trying to chivvy myself along. Little did I know it would have such an impact on others – thank you so much for letting me know how much it affected you – that means so much to me.❤
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Hi Jackie (LooneyB),
That’s quite a lovely and heartfelt compliment from you to Marie. I hope that you feel much better by now. Take care.
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Reblogged this on Just an Everyday Housewife… and commented:
Wonderful stuff…..
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Thank you so much for re-blogging! That’s an amazing compliment and I can’t tell you how much that means … I hope you continue to remain strong in the face of life’s challenges …
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Thanks for your concern Marie. Yes life just drags us down sometimes, but I do try to talk to myself and say things will ( and often do) improve. Nothing like a bit of self pity eh… 😦 Shameful really
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I try to wallow in self pity at least once a week! lol Seriously though, life can be tough and I hope you have lots of support. Always here for you Jackie – you know that! 🙂
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Marie,
I loved it! The flow is so seamless and so smooth. Your approach here makes it that much easier for the reader to ‘hear’ the wisdom and encouragement in and between the lines 🙂
Kisses and hugs!
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Gwin, my heart is smiling … thank you so much. Your comments mean so much to me. Huge hug and kisses back dear friend! ❤
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Aww…You are so welcome! And so talented :)Lots of hugs and kisses from me to you 🙂
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❤❤
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Life changes around us. We change, too.
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Thank you Gary. You are absolutely right – so important to take this into consideration.:)
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Blessed are the flexible, right? Let the Lord adjust us to changing times with His unchanging truth.
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Absolutely Gary! 🙂
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Lovely piece 🙂
Thank you for visiting my blog and giving me a chance to read your posts 🙂
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Thanks so much Soiba. The pleasure is mine.❤
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Love the positivity of this.
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Thank you Chris. And also, thanks for reading so many of my other posts while you were here – really appreciated!:)
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My pleasure – sometimes it’s hard to keep up with sites I enjoy!
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Lovely poem Marie, – *beams* – sorry to have had the last word over there, on the bright side, I did the same to Hariod too. Hahahaha.
– Esme waving and shining a bit of sun her way upon the Cloud
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Thank you Esme, -*beaming back* – sorry accompanied by a raucous ‘Hahahaha’ sounds a little insincere to me, even if it is equally shared between Mr Brawn and myself. But I’m not disgruntled as I think you are truly a ray of sunshine peeping out from that Cloud. 🙂
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I’m glad, I don’t want to have anyone gruntled in any form, especially dis. *laughs*.
– Esme shining happily upon the Cloud
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Great poem Marie.. Yes those chambers hold many doors that still need the key to unlocking them.. I see the next post you found the Key.. 🙂
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*Smiles* – thank you Sue. I did indeed find that key! And yes, it came in the post, so to speak! haha…
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Beautiful
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Thank you Sunith. And apologies for the delay in responding; your comment had gone to my spam folder.
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Beautiful words that offer support, Marie! Thanks for sharing from your heart ❤
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Thank you Lorrie. Thanks for reading and it’s always a joy to share. Have a blessed Sunday!❤
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On a serious note thank you for this!
I’ve realised that its okay not to feel the same as we used to!
May be it was because some things were not meant to be or it was suppose to teach something in life!❤
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Thank you Charul. You make a very good observation here – some of the struggles and disappointments in life, although unwelcome and painful at the time are there to teach us lessons and afterwards we find that the experience has strengthened us or put us on a different path. In many cases, this has been to our benefit. Thank you for commenting and allowing me to see this – much appreciated!❤
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Much love❤
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So true Marie: When we are not ourselves or in pain we can easily lose sight of what is important. Losing these “anchors” can leave us questioning and blaming ourselves causing us to spiral ever downward. This is a lovely reminder that just because we are having difficulty and feeling stuck we ARE strong, we WILL find laughter and the things that matter to us again. We need to take a breath, take some time to heal and all will be fine. Thank you. In love and light Cheryle
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Dear Cheryle, thanks so much for your heart-warming and supportive comments. Beautifully said! Also, so sorry that it’s been a while before responding. Thank you too. In love and light, Marie
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