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Viewing comments for Chapter 26 "True Authentic Me"
Thirty poems in Thirty Days

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Comment from Maureen's Pen
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Dear Debbie - you soar girl, you've worked hard for it. A beauty and crafted with skill. I thought you did a wonderful job and kept me interested in your poem.
Thanks for sharing it.
maureen

 Comment Written 01-May-2014

reply by the author on 14-May-2014
    Thank you, my friend~Debbie
Comment from Petriesan
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the true authentic me? never looked for that bugger. . .wonder if he exists. I am actually afraid to start a search. . .what if I find the guy? Sometimes, I think I am an onion. . .good you found you, though

 Comment Written 01-May-2014

reply by the author on 14-May-2014
    It has taken me a long time to peel back the layers and find out who I am. Writing has been so very beneficial in that. Thank you, my friend~Debbie
Comment from adewpearl
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excellent use of abcb rhyming
good alliteration in solitude I search for someone and in found I'm free
compelling choice of refrain line
a wonderfully uplifting and expressive poem :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 01-May-2014
    Thank you so very much, Brooke~Debbie
Comment from Jumbo J
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Hi Debbie,
if everyone searched for this person inside of them, the games would stop and I know that it's a cliche... but the truth does set you free... it's the one that delivers us from doubting the person we are... the one that holds us back from being the real us... this my dear lady hit me just where I live... and when you've been a people-pleaser doing things that don't allow the authentic you to shine... then the only one not gaining anything is you... I truly love this poem... the sentiment, the content... the wisdom... the acceptance, truly outstanding my wise and wonderful friend.

With our thoughts we create,
personal power,
James xx

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 01-May-2014
    Hi dear friend, Glad you could feel the meaning of this. I just wish I hadn't wasted so long before figuring it out. I hope you are feeling better. Have a beautiful day, my friend~Debbie xx
Comment from Terrie DeGolier
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Nothing like being true to yourself. Pretending to be what is expected of you sucks. To be who you really are is awesome, no need to impress anyone, take me or leave me. No more rejections because you can be free to say shove it, not kissing butt no more. Thank you for being honest, open and sincere. You can truly say I'm Debbie nice to meet you. Terrie

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 01-May-2014
    Thank you so very much, my friend. I am so very glad to have met you too~Debbie
Comment from mumsyone
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Good for you, Debbie, deciding that you have to be yourself. It seems there's always someone wanting to "mold" us into what they think we should be.

Once another' (another's?) puppet

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 01-May-2014
    Yes, I caught that a while ago. Thank you. Hugs~Debbie
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
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Once another' puppet

S missing above: Once another'S puppet

Many women find themselves being defined only by the one who owns/controls them like a puppet, or even by oppressive circumstances where they feel powerless. When you are truly free to make your own decisions based on your own heart and mind, then and only then does the real YOU get to come out. I'm glad you found the freedom to be yourself. :)

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 01-May-2014
    Thank you, my friend. I did put the 's' on last night. Too many women never get to thispoint. I wish I had sooner. Take care, my friend~Debbie
Comment from krys123
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Debbie, The true authentic you was a very creative and inventive piece of poetry and I enjoyed reading it very much
Basically because it was quite different from the approach of the author. I found your rhyming to be easy but neither forced, labored or Strained Aneurysm flowed smoothly throughout your poem which made it easy for me to read your poem clearly. Thanks for sharing and posting this and make the Lord be with you always.
Alex

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 01-May-2014
    Thank you so very much, my friend. Have a lessed day~Debbie
reply by krys123 on 01-May-2014
    You are so sincerely welcome Debbie and may you have a blessed day also
Comment from GracieAnn
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Debbie, this is such an encouraging write that celebrates the self-love that is healthy and satisfying. The b-b and so forth rhyme strengthens the presentation. GracieAnn

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 01-May-2014
    Glad you enjoyed this, my friend. Thank you~Debbie
Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens
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I love your poem, and have never doubted for a moment you are true and authentic.
No longer in disguise
Finally I am free
To just enjoy being
The true authentic me.
Well done, :-) Carolyn

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 01-May-2014
    I think my authenticity shows and probably a bit too much, sometimes. Thank you. Love, Debbie