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Creative Destiny

by Odin odin@aflx.com — Read all 3,869 poems by Odin odin@aflx.com

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Often, arrogant personalities seek out the innocent creative energy of those who are uncomfortable around such egocentric beings. Fear not. Avoid such environments.

Friday, June 14, 2024


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Creative Destiny

 

Such a curse,

Say many.

 

To be honest,

To be one who has discovered the person that is real,

Often, they suffer from being labeled as a stubborn narcissist.

 

But…

 

What if being authentically you

One who exercises encouraging thought

Is not deemed a negative. influence,

Nor an empty obsessive people-watching-observationist?

 

Consider creativity finding you…

 

The painter,

The choreographer,

The ballerina,

The conductor,

The composer,

The sculptor,

The author.

 

Freeing imagination is to seek the unimagined,

A need to understand

The many creative energies

Vying for creative attention.

 

But often…

 

Going through life

Fearful of expressing creative identity,

Risks becoming prey for predatory self-doubt.

 

Hear not the negative.

See not the critique from lesser hearts and minds.

Be not the runaway,

The fearful.

 

Be

What your inner voice,

Your inner spirit,

Your inner knowledge,

Knows you to be.

 

Follow your dream,

Not to be famous,

But to be genuine,

Regardless of the toll it might take.

 

Be prepared,

For by accident,

Fame might come your way,

Accompanied by its faithful nemesis,

A spotlight that remains blazing

With demands that may not be compatible

With your earned comfort zone.

 

Creative destiny

Remains a dedication

To the healthy self-love of

Your imagination,

Your validation.



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Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on June 14, 2024
Don't be famous… Be genuine… And the world will beat a path to your door.

I hope they read and understand. All of those seeking something they will never find.

Ron

Reviewed by A. Frailey
Reviewed on June 14, 2024
Powerful thoughts, Odin. I especially love your words

"Follow your dream,

Not to be famous,

But to be genuine,

Regardless of the toll it might take."

Being genuine presupposes self-knowledge, which depends on discovering self in self rather than through the looking glass of other people's perceptions. Lots to ponder and a great way to slow down for a quiet, contemplative weekend. Blessings!

Reviewed by John Herlihy
Reviewed on June 14, 2024
Some very sound and important advice for the person in pursuit of artistic expression through the various mediums mentioned. It is not an easy journey, there are pitfalls as mentioned in the poem, and above all, one must remain true to oneself, be courageous and bold.


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