the undertaking

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the undertaking

melodious

the undertaking belongs to the following groups:

All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Live, Love, Dream: , The Word Tree and WMG

Discerning true direction
What of this life?
Am I to merely exist, or inspire?

Who chooses?
Who chooses to make a choice?
How will they measure me?

The questions twirled,
and answers once tangled…
Emerge

Such mystery we create
such illusions, our shield
from the simplicity of Life

The measure is no matter
But the meaning,
Now there is something

With sharing,
Not self
Our efforts shall endure

A small step
can be a giant leap with
positivity and perspective

Is expectation worth it?
Harbouring disappointment
Heavy on your shoulders

You see the burden dispel,
And the heart burst
With every smile you create

The ease with which,
one makes a difference
Makes one different

And it is not the act
of planting one tree
That realises your gift

It is the leaves
That shade someone else
Which gives it weight

Your tree, is their shade
Your ethos, is their smile
Your choice, is the true Legacy

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    Hi, Awesome writing…and love the collaboration with Mel…Sally xxoo

  • here goes replied

    thanks so much Sally

  • Natella2020

    Natella2020

    Very sweet ending, a good measure of life. Wonderful writing.

  • here goes replied

    it certainly is something to aspire to…thanks for your comment :o)

  • melodious

    melodious

    I absolutely love this line
    “The ease with which,
    one makes a difference
    Makes one different”
    It has been such a joy to share this inspiring moment with you, thank you!

  • here goes replied

    thankyou, i think the domino effect that a little bit of inspiration has and its flow on effect to others is no more evident than it has been here….your painting made it so easy to connect and write the accompanying words for the ethos and i really appreciate the offer to collaborate on this project :o)

  • melodious

    melodious

    Well done on our Live, Love, Dream win!!! What an awesome day!!!

  • here goes replied

    still a bit shocked with the result, especially with so many wonderful entries. Well done to everyone in the group! Thanks again Mel :o)

  • Dorothy Venter

    Dorothy Venter

    Lovely inspiring poem inspired by an equally lovely image. Well done to both of you.

  • here goes replied

    Thank you so much Dorothy, be sure to look through melodious’ other work, she is quite a talent and certainly made the job of writing much easier :)

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