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Perceptions
by Myrna D Badgerow → (All Poetry by Myrna D Badgerow)
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Sometimes I just have to say what I have to say..

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Perceptions


Yes, I had heard those things people said
About me... about others... about differences...
While 'they' divided us up into our assigned slots
Of normal and (feigned gasp) abnormal.
As a child I had no clue of my slotted distinction
And paid little attention
To whispered innuendo of imperfection;

The years brought with them much clarity, however,
And soon I understood some things
That 'they' never did...or possibly refused to.
My flawed vision erased the differences of the obvious,
Allowed me to see what lay beneath-
Beyond learned perceptions and expected limitations.

But it really did not matter to me...
Because I had never held their differences
Against 'them' in the first place.


2005
 

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 Reviews of "Perceptions"
Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on November 4, 2006
Myrna

You have a forgiving heart...which is an absolute blessing from Almighty God..

I always take great creedence from Don Miguel Ruiz's classic book
the Four Agreements..

the four agreements - don miguel ruiz's code for life
agreement 1
Be impeccable with your word - Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

agreement 2
Don’t take anything personally - Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.

agreement 3
Don’t make assumptions - Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

agreement 4
Always do your best - Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.


Love and Blessings

Peter


Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)
Reviewed on November 4, 2006
This is a shortcoming of mine, that I have never read a poem of yours, and I find I must have missed a lot. This ended on a positive note and that to me is excellent poery. Victor

Reviewed on November 4, 2006
Bold. In your face. You tell it like it is! Well done, Myrna!!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen
Reviewed on November 4, 2006
Myrna, this is excellent work. I love the forthrightness of it!

Susan

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on November 4, 2006
Way to go girl.write you heart out!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by F William Broome
Reviewed on November 4, 2006
When you're a famous poet, and some smart-ass critic, or reviewer, begins to ask you those silly and misguided questions; HAND OVER A COPY OF THIS POEM, and slowly walk away! How perceptive of you to write it in the first and best place ! ! !
Your 'I See You Clerly Friend,' - Bill

Reviewed on November 3, 2006
You never cease to amaze me with your beautiful poetic voice. This is superb my friend.
Hugs,
Marcia

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on November 3, 2006
Brava! You have a healthy dose of realism and optimim Myrna, and your poetry negates any type of negativity. It is simply superb from a gifted and beautiful mind!

ET


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