In the beginning I was a blank page that others wrote on
In the beginning I was a blank canvas that others painted on
In the beginning I was in empty shelf that others put things on
That beginning was not of my choice
I didn’t pick my father nor my mother
What color I would be
the size of my lips and my nose
The height I would even grow
I had no choice
I had no choice who would share the same blood that I share
And surely, I didn’t choose who would love me
In the beginning…
The blank page I was got written on
My attitude was being shaped
I heard and saw things that I should
And certainly probably should not have
No one knew
they were scripting me
writing on me
conforming me to play a role
to adapt an attitude…
I was taught confliction
Ushered affliction
Became a contradiction
Until I unraveled with Godly conviction
And set out to pave my own course
According to biblical principles
NOTE: There are things we had no control over, beliefs and perspectives that work against good living… Regardless of upbringing, we can now decide and we do not have to remain a by-product of our environment, especially if it was dysfunctional… I have been redeemed and transformed by the renewing of my mind… Peace, love and respect… thank you for reading, listening or for doing both! Now make the choice to live better!
Thank you, Toni, for this profoundly moving poem, one of the best I have read for a long time.
Joanna
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I appreciate you reading and your comment is meaningful!
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Your beginning led you to who you are today, and I’m truly grateful for that. You’re an inspiration and an encourager to so many. ❤️
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~M, you have brighten my morning and I take to heart your comment! you have blew the dark clouds away and the sun is shining through…. Much appreciation my dear friend!🙂💖🙏🏼
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You’re welcome, Tony… I hope you never forget how wonderful you truly are. 😊
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Brilliant and powerful piece. Love it.💕
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Thanks Grace for the reading and informing me that you loved this piece.🙂
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My pleasure.💕💕
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Tony, your poem is very relatable. An engaging read. 👏🏻 It might be my computer… the audio would not play. Your voice adds another layer of engagement, but the absence of audio did not take away from the strength of your poem. Best to you! 💐
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Thanks Michele, oh how I wanted the audio to work…it is not just your computer. It works on my computer but won’t work on my phone. I am clueless. I went to upload it again and the same..
Nevertheless, I am glad you found this to be an engaging read and the strength of the poem is still there. I really do appreciate being read by you! Have a wonderful weekend, my sweet lady🙂💖🙏🏼
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You are most welcome. Thank you for the kind words. 🙏🏻 Technology can be so frustrating! 😠 I spent over an hour last night just trying to get Audition (Adobe) to work for my audio poem. It is a glitchy program. A lot of time and frustration for a one-minute video. We keep trying and learning, don’t we? Keep at it, you are doing great! 👏🏻
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Yes! we keep trying and learning
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Amen to that. 😊
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Someone wise said we are our choices, and we can choose anew every day. Thanks for your poem.
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no problem, thank you for sharing more wisdom with me that sings now in the background
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I came here to take a little work break, and was rewarded by your wonderful musings Tony! The success of you paving your way in the world on the path to a life lived fully. Blessings and hugs, Di xx
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Yes Indeed, I just made it mars and seen your illumination. for you have blessed me with your presence and wonderful comment. I am surely glad you found the time to drop by, it does my heart good Lady Di! Blessings and Hugs! 🙂💖✨
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What words…your eternal way of making my soul levitate into a mist of happiness! ❤️
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Great perspective Tony. The quicker our page get’s into the Lords hands the quicker he can right-write us
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Gary you are so right and afterward, I so wish I had of made the move sooner, but all in the Lord’s timing and the pain of not wanting to stay the same…Thanks my friend for added content to the post!
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I am intoxicated by your words Tony. 🥴 Talk about a deep dive into your evolution. If that is a photo of your father, you look just like him my friend. I don’t know why I couldn’t get your audio, but reading your words was more potent and well worth the read. Thanks so much for gracing us with your versification my friend! 👏🏼🦋👍🏼
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For some reason the audio is acting up… it is not your computer/phone…that’s a bummer, but I am glad the words still marched forth… and your comment breach these lips and a giant 2 for 10 smile formed.🤣🥳! The pic is actually one I took a couple months ago.
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Oops, I think the hat threw me off on that photo. 😲 The profile photo shows your hair and your sexy smile, and the other doesn’t show you smiling, but still looking dapper no less. My bad! You should look like the photo because it is you! 😜 Now I am embarrassed! 🥵
I loved your 2 for 10 smile. That is clearly evident through your powerhouse of words you belt out my friend. Big hugs and smooches! 🤗💖😊
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Thanks for the huge compliment! No need to be embarrassed! plus you made up for it with the sexy smile. You know how much I appreciate you… so I return the bug hugs and smooches!🤗💖😊
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As that K-Pop group BTS sang, Brotha’, you are smooth like butter!!! 🥰🤗😘
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Such a great piece Tony. What a wonderful moving piece Tony!~. My video isn’t working for some reason. Not sure if it’s me or you?
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Cindy it is not you, there is something on my end. it works on my computer, but wouldn’t work on my phone. So I have no clue. Nevertheless, thank you for your continuous support!
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No one knew
they were scripting me
writing on me
So elegantly expressed, such truths spoken eloquently – All you said felt so resonanat and relatable. I am so glad and grateful to now get to pave my own way, change the scripts and live with fresh perspectives.
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Yes! for good reason, I wanted to know how you felt, because our journeys having been pulling back the veil and making sense of living with a desire to live fully! Thank you for confirming thoughts and gracefully comment. I am glad you are paving your own course as well!
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The resonance has been a great joy and delight truly.
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🤗💖💐
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This is so wonderful, Tony. There is no beginning or end, no start or finish, no end of the road. It’s a winding journey and there will be places that overwhelm and some that coax one to move on. Life has to go on. 🙂
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Terveen, absolutely life has to go on! Thanks for sharing your insight with me!
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I like this very much. And i like how true it is. We don’t always have a choice, but when we do, we much choose.
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Thank you for the read and for leaving a comment, which adds to the post…we much choose…change is not by accident… it is intentional
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So profound, lovely poem and post
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Thanks HensBlooms, much appreciation for the read and glad you found it profound and lovely!
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WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!! I felt this poem.
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Thanks for stopping by… I am glad it was felt by you… that says a lot, because you are a passionate person… thanks again!
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This is a very powerful piece! 🙂 ~WB
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much appreciation and glad you left a comment for me to know how you felt about the post…thank you
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Wonderful Tony. Truly inspiring. It’s so true that in the begining we are shaped and molded one way. But then God can take us into His hands like clay and shape us how He sees fit. We’ll always turn out for the better if we trust the creator of all to transform us by the renewing of our minds. Keep sharing the joy of your heart and the great things that God had done, it truly lifts my soul. ❤
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Tina, Tina, Tina, you speak such words of warmth! I will do my best to continue to share. Your support makes a difference💖
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Amen! Hallelujah!
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Yes and Yes! Amen! thank you
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POWERFUL!!!!
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🙂💕
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