Rebellion
~After Amanda Gorman‘s The Hill We Climb
The hills we struggle over are
Not hills at all.
We are lifting our knees too high
On flat ground.
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Dominic Alapat
An interesting perspective!
Giulia
Yes, sometimes we struggle with things that are not problems at all. I love the words you use. So simple yet powerful.
Gopika Pramod
Really insightful yet simple ❤️
ellegracedeveson
Another really beautiful poem! Your poems always relate to me somehow. Xo
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aimsysantics
This is great Jaya. Simple, short but straight to the point and definitely thought-provoking!
Thank you for sharing 🙂
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Loved this…
Thank you for sharing your wonderful thoughts.
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SweetBloomingGarden
Profound and articulated!
Jaya Avendel
Delighted by your enjoyment! Thank you.
FN
Very well said. And so true.
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markstraveljournal
Profound, love it. Thank you
glowsteady
Very thought provoking, it’s easy to make a mountain out of relatively minor struggles. It’s important to try and look at your own life from an outside lens sometimes x
Sophie
DutchIl
Thank you for sharing!!… wonderful thoughts about something I often refer to as “making a mountain out of a mole hill”… 🙂
Until we meet again..
May flowers always line your path
and sunshine light your way,
May songbirds serenade your
every step along the way,
May a rainbow run beside you
in a sky that’s always blue,
And may happiness fill your heart
each day your whole life through.
(Irish Saying)
Jaya Avendel
Well said! Thank you for sharing your poetic ruminations. <3
Under Flowery Sky
Sweet but powerful, love it..
Corinne
We are leaving our needs too high on flat ground. There’s something so powerful about that. Personally, for me it talks about how I can often overwork or over-worry when I do not need to! Just enjoy the flat!
Jaya Avendel
Yes, Corrine, sometimes ambling is all we need to do. 🙂
barbaraleaver
Beautiful – reajust your mindset and sometimes the impossible is achieved
MamaMandyC
Feels like what we are all experiencing now in the pandemic time. Beautiful poem
Love and Literature
Another beautiful and thought-provoking poem from you Jaya! You really are incredible x
Merry
Wonderful! This is totally has a deep meaning. Sometimes we get so focused on our struggles until we forgot to cherish our lives and the people who love us. It’s all about perception. Thanks for sharing x
Jaya Avendel
Perception is valuable! Thank you, Merry.
Kelly Diane
Great piece Jaya. Its very thought provoking about lifes struggles.
Anika
Wonderful poem, I love the link to Gorman‘s work too. Thanks for sharing!
Jodie | That Happy Reader
What a thought-provoking piece! Sometimes in life we see obstacles as larger than they need to be when, in fact, reality is only our personal perspective?
Jaya Avendel
Yes! Marvelously put, Jodi.
-Eugenia
Brilliant!
Jaya Avendel
🙂 Thank you!
-Eugenia
Most welcome!😊
Lisa's Notebook
I love this, Jaya! Sometimes what we think is a problem in reality is anything but. It’s all about perspective and looking at things from a different angle 🙂
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
I immediately received the sensation of struggle, starting from the picture and then with your Words.
Lifting knees high could be a rebellion against the flatness.
I love your way of painting emotions dear Jaya!
Jaya Avendel
Oo, I never thought of the lifting of our knees being a rebellion against flatness! Loving this new story you have unearthed in a poem I thought I knew.
THANK YOU!
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
<3
Michele Lee
This one made me think. 🤔 Letting go of the struggle when there doesn’t need to be one. 💖
Jaya Avendel
Delighted to offer some food for thought! 🥰
Eromonsele Emmanuel
This is pretty amazing. I love your use of words.
Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog
I concur! I live in flat Illinois. 🙂
Jaya Avendel
Your comment comes in many layers, Tom! 😆😂
Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections
I’m not sure Gorman can say anything wrong. She is one powerful poet!
Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader)
That is very powerful. I’ve always believe you can accomplish anything by changing your mindset. Sometimes we get so focused on the obstacles that we forget to look at the possibilities in front of us.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Michele! Shifts in mindset are both revealing and stimulating. 🙂
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
I agree with Michelle and this is a very important message.
Thanks!
Ingrid
Well said Jaya: it is all about perception!
Jaya Avendel
As beautifully said, Ingrid. 🙂
Suzette Benjamin
Beautiful imagery and profound words, well penned. A great share. Thank you.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so much, Suzette!
Suzette Benjamin
Pleasure 🙏
Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh
deep meaning here, perspective and “less is more” goes along long way!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Jay, for sharing the way you read this!