MIND FULL DISMANTLED
A lifetime of perceived perseverance is draining
Far too many called it stubbornness
Negative and judgmental in any context
Sending one on a downward spiral
Until germination of persevering takes root again
Dismissal of
Having one’s voice heard
Acceptance of differing viewpoints
Acknowledgment that the now of you
Has surpassed the images of your past self
That others have held onto
It is a Sisyphusian task you live
Beginning anew, evermore
Almost reaching the goal
Believing that this is your path
Your purpose exposed
Yet derision erodes the journey
Brings you to your knees
Eternal punishment
Or so it seems
Cursed to continue evermore
Perseverance
Translated as stubbornness
Which sets off dismissal
The you that is now.
Persevere.
Stay stubborn.
I can relate.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out
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Yes. Hard when other’s expectations of you don’t jive with your own expectation. Thanks, Arlee
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