Laura

The Sun, The Moon, The Truth

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Itโ€™s been this way through my entire life

Questions of whatโ€™s next, forever filled with strife

Wondering when Iโ€™ll feel the warmth of light

Always Iโ€™ve been happy, being a child of night

I promise my blackened heart is not made of stone 

Over and over, Iโ€™ve made my feelings known 

Sometimes youโ€™re better off being alone 

When youโ€™ve got no home to call your own 

Again and again, thereโ€™s always an excuse 

So with that said (unsaid), what am I supposed to deduce?

Perhaps I am the problem, Iโ€™m destined to lose

Wondering whatโ€™s hiding, maybe this is an elaborate ruse?

The pain of not knowing, or no answers at all

Like standing on cliffโ€™s edge, hoping for a free-fall 

Realizing you canโ€™t pound your fists against brick walls 

Being ignored or pushed aside makes you feel so small

Maybe one of these days in time, youโ€™ll rise up again 

To conquer the sadness, to finally be rid of the pain

Sometimes you realize in life thereโ€™s much more to gain 

But like the ebb and flow of tides, moonโ€™s cycles wane

Youโ€™ve waited, youโ€™ve wondered, and now you feel defeated

The message youโ€™ve received, is the one to be heeded 

Because here on this plane, you canโ€™t help but feel depleted

Dreams of another place, another time, another spaceโ€ฆis whatโ€™s needed. 

ยฉ๏ธ Laura Bennett

All photos and writings are my own, not to be taken, used, abused, or with no excuse.

โœจ I may or may not be away for some time. Thank you for your understanding. I think the full moon energy has caught up to me. Emotions can sometimes drift in and out like the wind, or wax and wane like cycles of the moon. ๐ŸŒ•

Hope you have a great weekend ahead. ๐Ÿ™

โ€œThree things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.โ€ – Gautama Buddha

Buddha also said, “In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.โ€

Rememberโ€ฆno response is a response.

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  2. That’s a beautiful response to the prompt, Laura. I loved it and the words resonated deeply. Words are not enough to describe how deeply I could relate to it.

    Maybe one of these days in time, youโ€™ll rise up again

    To conquer the sadness, to finally be rid of the pain

    โค๏ธ

    Take your time, Laura. We all need time to refresh ourselves. I loved those quotes, especially the last one. I really needed to hear that today. Thank you

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    • These words were so kind and highly felt, Shweta ๐Ÿ™ much appreciated ๐Ÿค— Iโ€™m sorry for anything youโ€™ve been going through as well. Just a bit of heightened energy on this side with some anxiety manifesting as physical pain too. โค๏ธ getting thereโ€ฆthank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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      • You’re most welcome, dear Laura. I think I’m on the path to recovery too. Slowly but steadily. The very fact that I finally started writing again after 2 years is a sign, I guess. Thank you for your support on that front. Life tends to screw us over from time to time. Glad to know that you’re feeling better ๐Ÿ˜Š

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      • Too real! Your words are too much the truth right now. Iโ€™m glad you started writing again! Iโ€™ve enjoyed our connection and the conversation and what inspiring topics youโ€™ve come up with ๐Ÿ˜Š so that is important, yes. Even if we need time away – a foot forward in the right direction is still the way. ๐Ÿ™

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      • The feeling is mutual, my friend. That is so kind of you. I’m glad that I came across you and your blog too, Laura. โค๏ธ
        Sometimes a break can work wonders indeed. Here’s to taking it one step at a time. ๐Ÿค—

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    • Thanks Chris ๐Ÿ˜Š you are so right, it is the human condition. I think I just needed a little time to allow the anxiety to dissipate. All will be well ๐Ÿ™ much appreciated, always

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  8. a different plane of existence would probably be the best given that on this one, we all have to compromise in subtle ways and there never really is any true permanency. what looks like firmament ends up shifting like sand.

    nevertheless, you have a great weekend Laura. and use the blessings of that full moon to its best impact! MIke

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    • Thanks Mike ๐Ÿ™ always appreciate those very kind and uplifting words ๐Ÿ˜Š thatโ€™s so true too about what you said another plane of existence. I think we tend to overcomplicate things here at times. Full moon energy definitely highly felt! ๐Ÿ˜Š Hope you are enjoying your weekend

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  9. Beautiful poem, Laura โค๏ธ
    Give yourself time to reflect, to heal, and rest. Youโ€™ll be back soon enoughโ€ฆstronger, and healthier; both physically and mentally! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ’•
    Email anytime ๐Ÿ˜

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  10. There’s definitely some sort of deceptive, gloomy energy going on, trying to turn everybody against each other. Even I fell victim to it last week and I’m normally the “happy happy, joy joy” champion. Take a break if you need to, or not, you can bet I’ll still be blathering on here when you get back!

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    • ๐Ÿ™ โค๏ธ thank you so much ๐Ÿ˜Š just was dealing with some excess heightened energy (not sure if moon, buildup of stuff over weeks, anxiety, a combo of that and work stuff) or what just colliding altogether at once. Feeling a bit better now, still moving through slowly. ๐Ÿ˜Š and thank you ๐Ÿค— hugs too โค๏ธ always here for you as well

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      • Oh, goodness. I mean, you’ve had a lot of change this year! So glad to hear you’re feeling a bit better, and moving through slowly seems a good idea. โค

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  12. Laura, dear girl, I moved with you through your images and words. I’m sorry for your pain. Some of us have segments of happiness, mere passages in our book, that feel perfect. We aren’t the ones with a life-long love story.

    But you are young, precious friend. Everything can change in a moment, literally. I hold you close in prayer. May you find the joy, may the joy find you, that I know is there for you.

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    • Thank you so much, Mary โค๏ธ you reaching out to me really did mean the world to me ๐Ÿ™ I donโ€™t understand why in life sometimes we have to have hard moments and canโ€™t just always have simplicity but I thank you much for those kind thoughts and words and prayers ๐Ÿ™ that means so much and I hold you close in my heart โค๏ธ ๐Ÿ˜Š

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    • Everytime I think Iโ€™m gonna get through it unscathed it catches up to me! ๐ŸŒ• Ugh, why Maggie? ๐Ÿ˜ข just bawling tears and all that crazy energy. But better now ๐Ÿ™ slowly getting there. I hope your lovely soul is feeling ok too ๐Ÿค— โค๏ธ much love your way, beautiful Maggie ๐Ÿฅฐ

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      • Aww Laura my friend ๐Ÿ˜ช I am so sorry to hear that !
        Stay under the radar til the energy shifts ๐Ÿ™„
        I was just a bit flat, no tears this time.
        Big warm hugs to you beautiful soul and lots of love too โค๏ธ๐Ÿ˜˜๐ŸŒนโค๏ธ

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    • Thanks so much, Phil ๐Ÿ˜Š getting there! Sometimes thereโ€™s that yes – doing too much, often comes with challenges of work and not enough sleep ๐Ÿ˜† I appreciate your kind words so much ๐Ÿ™

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    • Thanks so much, Ernie ๐Ÿ™ sometimes as you know when things become โ€œtoo muchโ€ we just have to take some time away. Peace will reign again โ˜•๏ธ โ˜•๏ธ โœŒ๏ธ always so appreciated ๐Ÿ˜Š

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    • That is very true and so much the case yes. Someone can try to emulate you but theyโ€™ll never be able to put forth the energy that you do. Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š Happy Sunday ๐Ÿ™

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    • Hi Rebecca ๐Ÿ˜Š thank you so kindly ๐Ÿ™ I truly wish I could draw these images – they are AI generated with Copilot AI through Bing. That particular generator can be used either through a regular PC or a phone or even a tablet Iโ€™m sure. Thank you so much for asking ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  25. Oh my god this hit deep for me. ๐Ÿ’”
    I donโ€™t know why but this poem resonated with me a lot. I honestly would choose someplace where I wonโ€™t be pushed aside or ignored for simply being different. A place where society isnโ€™t so judgmental and cruel

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  31. Laura i love this poem ๐Ÿ˜Šโค๏ธIt’s a beautiful, heartfelt expression of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Your words vividly capture the longing for hope and light in darkness also the struggle to find one’s place in the world. The imagery is stunning “child of night,” “blackened heart,” and “standing on cliff’s edge” particularly resonated with me. This touches on the importance of self-awareness and perseverance. Acknowledging that sometimes being alone is necessary for growth and that it’s okay to feel small or defeated. But what shines through is the unwavering desire to rise above the pain and find solace.

    Keep sharing your talent and know that your words unspires ud to hold on to hope๐Ÿ˜Š

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    • Thank you so much lovely โค๏ธ for your kind words, so much appreciated ๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ˜Š Iโ€™m glad the poem came through that way and yes sometimes these ebbs and flows of emotions are how we get on in life, as long as we donโ€™t stay there and let them overtake us ๐Ÿค— your beautiful words of encouragement mean a lot to me

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    • It is – because of you. ๐Ÿฅฐ You being there for me, being patient, listening to me, and allowing me to express myself without judging how I felt – knowing that Iโ€™ve been going through so much not only emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically – meant the world to me. ๐Ÿฅบ Thank you for all youโ€™ve done these past few weeks. I think it started around the time that stupid post theft happened and all the โ€œgunkโ€ hadnโ€™t quite cleared. And then the bad dreams. Well, you know. But I feel myself lifting up and itโ€™s because of the help youโ€™ve given me. That means more to me than youโ€™ll ever know. Thank you, Kevin โค๏ธ ๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ˜˜ I am so grateful for you. ๐Ÿ˜

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  39. Deep breaths and a big gurl cry can work wonders, my gorgeous dragon sister Laura โค … Anybody messing with you, tell me ๐Ÿ˜‰ BUT your poetry is beyond heartfelt and a divine gift !!! I sensed hopelessness and deep frustration; hence you need to break some chains that you “know” how to do … tiredness or oppression can be confusing. A full moon can break this spell and may it pour its brilliance and luminescence over you ~ โค

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    • Thank you so much love โค๏ธ you know how to make my heart soar ๐Ÿ‰ it truly does mean so much! ๐Ÿ™ just been a bunch of stuff colliding together. You know how it can be, this, that and the next, with a sprinkle of cherries on top! ๐Ÿ’ at the time I wrote it โ€“ yes, your senses are accurate, I was in that place. Luckily I donโ€™t stay there for long, just not in my nature to wallow too long! ๐Ÿ™ appreciate you always and hope you have the best week ever! Swim in the ocean, under the stars?! โœจ

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