Re-Sharing this poem for dVerse- Poetics OLN

When you are strong
Then people take you for granted
They choose to ignore your pain and hurt
Thinking that since you don’t complain, you’re okay
When you are strong
You don’t ask for their help
Or cry tears of frustration when things go haywire
You struggle on your own, tackling problems
With resolve and determination to do it your way
When you are strong
Those near you need to see those unshed tears
That glint in your eyes but don’t escape
They need to look closely and see that you struggle too
#Keepitalive
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Absolute truth.. 👍🏼😊
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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well said.
Beautiful poem.
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Thanks a lot Vijay
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Powerful; true and thought provoking Sadje! 👌👍😁💯
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Many thanks Ken. 🙏🏼
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Sounds like you speak from experience Sadje. I know exactly what you mean my friend. Stay strong! Stay empowered! Enjoy the rest of our weekend! 😘💖🤗🦋😍
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Thanks a lot Kym. It’s my personal experience and I do try to remain strong 💪
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There you go my friend. Cheers! 🥰💖😍
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👍🏼👍🏼🤍🤍☺️
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This is indeed the case in my experience. Well penned.
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Thanks Sandy.
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Welcome!
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I like the strength of your Voice! 👏
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Thanks Sangeetha
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heartfelt and beautifully expressed 🙏🤍
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Thanks my friend
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Wow. A profound and beautifully expressed poem, Sadje. I love it.
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Thanks a lot Jeff.
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Most welcome, my friend. Always.
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Absolutely. Strength comes from much trials. It takes a lot of character to endure much and still to love others deeply.
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Thanks a lot Suzette 🌷🌷🌷
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You are most welcome!!
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Indeed. 👏🏼👏🏼
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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You are welcome.
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❤️❤️❤️
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Mental Illness is a real thing and some tines you just need somebody to talk with.
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Indeed one does. Thanks Jim.
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I identify with this one, Sadje. I think people who depend on you feel threatened when you show your weakness.
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Yes they do, or at the least they don’t know how to support you as they haven’t seen that side of you before
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I think you’re correct. People who are strong also need people when they aren’t feeling strong.
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Yes they do, but others are so used to them being self reliant that they hardly ever offer support.
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A poignant write, Sadje! The struggle is real … sigh
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Thanks Sana. Yes it’s very real. 😍
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Yes! I feel seen. Beautiful Sadje!
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Thanks Nichole 😍
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A great poem, Sadje. So true!
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Thanks a lot my friend
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Brava! Superb writing, Sadje!
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Thank you so much my friend
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My pleasure, Sadje.
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🤩🤩🤩
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So true
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Brilliant.
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Thanks a lot Ruth.
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Well said, Sadje. We all need to be seen. 💞
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Yes indeed, we do. Thanks 🙏🏼
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I think that many times what we perceive as strength is only a mask.
True strength is daring
to show your weakness
show your pain
and ask for help.
True strength is asking
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So true Björn! True strength is in appearing without a mask. Must remember it.
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This one really speaks to me right now Sadje, thank you 💞💞💞
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Thanks a lot Dawn. It’s a pleasure
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Strength is so important and it’s sad that people think strong ones don’t need. shoulder to lean on. Wonderful poem.
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Thank you so much Belladonna 🤍
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You’re welcome!
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😍
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It is make me sad but it is true
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Yes it is very true. Thanks
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Reblogged this on Sharing Thoughts.
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Thanks for sharing
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Absolutely true, dear. They take you for granted, indeed. I can relate to this poem.
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Thanks Indira! Yes most women who shoulder the weight put on them, themself would relate to this.
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So true.
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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So true, it is an honesty that must be shared. We all need a break sometime.
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Absolutely my friend
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