It feels good saying no
and for the first time meaning it
not having even a second of doubt
Your invitation is insulting
it says nothing is changed
when nothing is the same
it feels good saying no
when just a week ago I would have said yes
It feels good saying no to you
and saying yes to me
when I said no to you, I said yes to:
Do I deserve honesty?
Do I deserve respect?
Do I deserve loyalty?
Do I value me?
Yes, yes, yes and yes
When I said no to you.
I said yes to me!!
Blessed with a Star on the Forehead 
Lovely said!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Wonderful!! Although we are in different places in life, I am looking at ending a long term relationship, while you have lost a marriage, I feel like you wrote this poem for me.
Haha, Maybe that is a bit ironic in that you wrote it specifically for you, and your thoughts, feelings, experiences, but I also think this poem is more universal than one particular situation.
I think we all need to be reminded that we need to say yes to ourselves. I am a notorious yes-gal, I feel guilty when I say no, I feel selfish when I do things that only I will benefit from. However I have come to realize that I will be able to give so much more if I could say yes to me and no to others.
Thanks for the great poem, Oh, and for coming by to check out my blog! Your comment made my day!!
I look forward to strolling through your words soon!
Best,
xo – S>
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Thank you so much for your words! It feels great to realize that my words were able to resonate with someone.
It is amazing to look back now and realize how much I was negating of myself trying to make a relationship work.
Thank you for reblogging! Have a great Mother’s Day weekend!
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Reblogged this on The Secret World of S. and commented:
I think that everyone should read this poem and remind themselves how much more we can give when we say no to things that aren’t positive and yes to all the things you deserve and want.
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Thank you for re-blogging!
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Enjoyed this. Great reminder indeed.
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Thank you! Just read you last post and like you I thought I had plenty of time and it would happen! 🙂
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I’m sorry. It blows, I know.
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You made me feel better. You are my 75th follower. Thanks, really. I get excited, I can’t help it. My writing is the best antidote for what ever ails me. Again, loved your poem.
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Same here!!
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Awesome! Keep saying YES to you! 🙂
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Thank you! Yes it takes a constant reminder until it becomes second nature!!
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Soooo many awards!!! :O
How do you get eligible for these? 😀
You’ve a beautiful blog. I write poetry, so I love your poems’ section the most. 🙂
Keep writing !!
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I got a lot of awards because I read a lot blogs and like you just did, left comments. Keep on blogging, and more important than awards you will get a lot people reading and make a lot friends.
You have inspired me to write more poetry. I have written any in a real long time!
Blessings! 🙂
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