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Hey you can really write love this poem the rhythm is very punchy, musical and love your colours

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I like the sound of punchy and colours!

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Beautiful!

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thank you so much for reading :)

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You can’t take a free bird, just admire how lofty its wings spread against the ice blue sky. Thank you for sharing

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Appreciate your presence here 🙏

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Oh, my goodness! If this poem doesn't reflect me! Still wearing the same weathered cowboy boots I found 2nd hand in college (30 years ago!!) and I LOVE THEM! Feeling the same with clothes and just as happy! I do love when I come to a poem, and its writer, reflecting my own sentiments. Be who we are and be comfortable and confident in it! Love you, Mo! Blessings, ~Wendy💜

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Thank you for being here, Wendy! I love you too! Also, I’d love to hang out with you in weathered cowboy boots!

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Would love that, too! Who knows, one day you just might! 🤠👢🤗💜

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Nothing better than being authentic!

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That’s right!

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Beautifully penned. Loved how you wrote about hair, mine are always a bird's nest😭. Also, love the picture, the head scarf, you really bring in such sober fashion sense. Now i want to buy a scarf as well!

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Haha! Get the scarf!!!

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So me. Never even try to catch the trend train. And of course it looks good. 🩷

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Loved your poem! My hair is really a mess! I can't do anything with it! I have a perm but it's growing out! I should get another perm but I'm trying to grow my hair again! Sometimes I like it long, sometimes a little shorter! And for clothes, I wear comfortable, sort of stretchy pants that I order online and tees that I also order online! Pants I order from Full Beauty (I wear a plus size) and tees , most are from Zazzle (I like men's sizes). But I do have other more feminine tops from Full Beauty. Shoes? Can't wear regular shoes! My feet are too wide due to swelling! My foot doctor ordered my shoes but this last time they didn't fit so I took them back! They were tight! And I wear men's slippers at home or I go barefoot! Well, Teddy is sleeping next to me, on the arm of my recliner while my legs are up with my Lympha Press compression boots! Must go now. I have to reset my machine. I forgot I unplugged it yesterday to use the cord for the vacuum! I guess the timer screwed up!

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Great poem, Mo! Living on our own terms should be the ultimate aspiration.

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Thank you, Harun!!

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'periwinkles tucked into pockets,' what a gorgeous image. My teen is going to her first disco soon and apparently the dress code is a short dress. She wants to wear jeans and a top, I really hope she doesn't give into the peer pressure. Thanks so much for mentioning my poem, I'm truly honoured 💛

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I absolutely adore your work!!

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Thank you so much, that's just made my day. Also, congratulations on your amazing news ❤️

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SO WHOLESOME!! "Untamed, unbothered, and utterly mine" beautiful words 🧡

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Thank youuuu, Mahin!!

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Loved the poem and it resonated with me regarding the hair, since my last surgery it has taken on the role of a disobedient child. Keep up your great work Mohika

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Hi Sally! I appreciate your comment! Hope you have more good hair days!!

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when you are your raw self, that's when you stand out. originality is anyway fading away so being rebellious about what we say, what we wear is the way to keep the originality afloat.

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