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Hello Poetteers,

You can find the origins of the idea here.

I just finished reading Snow Like Ashes. I will hopefully have a review up on Friday.

As for what I'm watching, still planner videos. I gave it a try.


Loving

I'm loving the feeling I get after publishing a new book! And the feeling of doing more with my poetry.

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Listening to

The two songs that have been stuck in my head for days are Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift and Drag Me Down by One Direction.

Thinking about

The autumn weather. There are sweet things like the crunch and color of leaves, the crisp air, cuddles and hot drinks that I love about it. Yet in reality the cold in the air is draining me.

OctPoWriMo

I've been meaning to participate this year but I've only written in response to a couple prompts.

What matters most
is if I was brave
brave enough to face my fears
enough to know my fears is not something to hide behind
but something to push you to conquer and see more of what you love
to see you love so much more


What matters most
is if I was brave
brave enough to fight
for the freedom I deserve
for the happiness I deserve.


Thank you,

Fida

Comments

Carol Campbell said…
These are wishes we share! :)
Janet Martin said…
Fear...the killer of joy. Thank-you for being brave enough to share your heart!

Hugs:)
Lori said…
Love how you've wove all this together!

https://graciesbnana.wordpress.com/2015/10/06/octpowrimo-6/
Freedom is precious and worth fighting for.
Anonymous said…
Very nice! :)
payal agarwal said…
Ah, there is nothing to fear. Stay brave. Love your poem.
Fida Islaih said…
Aww, thank YOU for reading! It is my pleasure.

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