Balking at bullies….
I just walked away from a bullyand his pile of money.It was sparkly, this treasure
piled up high
~a whole trunkfull of nuts and acorns
for the winter months to come
~seductive and shimmery.
I’m sad to say
I followed it for a while
instead of my jilted heart.
But in the end……..I walked.
I never turned the last trick.
I wish I’d been braver
that I’d befriended myself sooner
and been more articulate
and smarter
and stronger
in the confrontations.
…that I’d been less nervous
and hadn’t talked too much
with a voice that never stopped shaking
and worried that I’d hurt the bully’s feelings
and played a fool.
But in the end, I did walk away from a bully
and his pile of money
and every step I took towards freedom
seemed to carve more deeply into my soul
“NOT for sale”
…………….and I think it may be
the closest thing to poetry
I’ve ever done.
My God, Jennifer….THIS is The Word I needed tonight….you've articulated what I was feeling so profoundly today….Now for the courage to walk it out……to fly…….
Brave girl, that had to have been a hard one, and shaky or not, you got it done and got your battered self out of there. May God bless you in unexpected ways and places for sure an act of grace towards yourself. He's smiling at his big, little girl 🙂
oh yes..when we shake are
such important moments..
& it is never too late
to grow into your strength,
which has no timeline limitations…
your process is clearly
only leading you
ever so deeply
into being
the poem
who
you
are.
xo
Love to you, Jennifer. This is so beautiful.
Always, Kathy
and a beautiful poem was created
by
a decision
well
made
Bravo!
The once jaded jennifer is now
the gutsy gal I'm getting to know
better with each post.
Oh, to learn these lessons early in life,
how much easier our path would be.
better late than never I tell my sixty-four self.
and P.S…I hope that wealthy bully reads this!
Dear Jen, what a powerful post that hit me deeply Thank you for your insight into many things the Lord is revealing to you. Blessings.
Isn't it amazing how God brings souls together to comfort and encourage each other….If I could I would hug you tight and tell you what a brave woman you are…..I am praying for you as I type……
V-I-C-T-O-R-Y YAY to my Brave friend Jennifer!
V-I-C-T-O-R-Y victory is her battle cry! YAY!!!!
So proud of you girlfriend!
I've been shaking in the past, right where you've been and I fully understand how hard it is to be brave in these situations where there are bullies, especially those who write the pay checks. Believe me, you my dear very talented and gifted woman, you have so many special and wonderful things ahead to look forward to. You just opened up another opportunity for God to bless you in ways you cannot imagine. Can't wait to hear about what blooms in you next!
♥Lee Ann
V-I-C-T-O-R-Y YAY to my Brave friend Jennifer!
V-I-C-T-O-R-Y victory is her battle cry! YAY!!!!
So proud of you girlfriend!
I've been shaking in the past, right where you've been and I fully understand how hard it is to be brave in these situations where there are bullies, especially those who write the pay checks. Believe me, you my dear very talented and gifted woman, you have so many special and wonderful things ahead to look forward to. You just opened up another opportunity for God to bless you in ways you cannot imagine. Can't wait to hear about what blooms in you next!
♥Lee Ann
Your last two lines make me shout BRAVO!
Bravo, my brave, true friend.
You may be reading my mail here. Well said and well done!