NAKED

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Hi Everyone
*heads up, this is a long one, feel free to skip / and that is a vest top I am wearing, not just a bra 😄
I hope you have all had a good week.
Has the full moon been and gone?
No tears for me at least this time ( a nice change, lol)
I have just designed a postcard with a poem on it ( let me tell you, it
was as time-consuming as doing a book cover!)
I hope to place the order tomorrow, and I will take it from there.
Today's poem is called "Naked" ( nope, not that kind)
We must have the courage to show up in the world, naked, warts and all.
Real, raw and authentic.
We are who we are.
Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind!
As always, take what resonates and leave the rest!
Thank you all so much for the views on the last video, and welcome to the new subscribers.
I might make a short at the weekend.
If not, I will see you on Monday.
Thank you all for being here and for your wonderful support.
Maggie
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Vulnerable
I stand before you.
Does my nakedness scare you a little?
Comfortable, I
exhibit my scars
They are part of me.
Born from every battle fought.
Shall I pretend they do not exist?
Do you choose not to see my pain?
Then walk away and leave me to bleed.
I stand naked before you.
I choose not to remove my clothes.
That is not naked to me.
Being naked
is brave.
It is truth, and it is courage.
But it can never be what you choose not to see.
Naked is showing
you, my soul.
And knowing you may look away in disdain.
I will always choose to do so anyway.
Because these scars are my strength
my pain is my power.
I choose to be naked.
I will not cower.

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