This post is inspired by V.J.’s Weekly Challenge #24: Deviation
Which way?
Deciding.
A constant struggle.
When drilled to
Never stray.
Never deviate.
Playing the part
Paralyzed.
That knot in my gut
For years
Warning me
Within the haze
To take a different path.
Safety
Just an imposter.
Which way?
To face the fear
Finally.
Finding the courage
And strength
To discover that
Old realities
Were in fact
A fragile fantasy.
Choosing
A new search for why.
Predictably
Becoming the bull’s eye
For anger.
For arrows of shame.
Exiled.
Finally
Just
Grateful.
The cloud lifting
While there’s still time.
one letter UP ~ diary 2.0 
Love this – it’s so true that we’re taught a single path, sometimes rigid and to truly embrace ourselves we have to face the fear and alter that path. Well said.
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Thanks so much, V.J.
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Powerful words, and an excellent photo! Love it!
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Thank you Shelley!
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Old realities as fragile fantasy is wonderfully penned. The past is always a story that one can’t keep rereading in order to see change. Enjoyed your insight. 🙂
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Thank you! I am glad you liked it.
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Great written sentiments. A blessing that the cloud lifted and you still have time.
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Yes, time is the most valuable “thing” to have…more so the older I get. Thank you for your thoughts and feedback.
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