Sevenling (Today I Decided to...)

Today I decided to be happy,
change my life,
act like my dog.

Today I decided to make up some words. Let's say:
I am not human. I am your shadow (only with skin).
I am now your yesterday.

Today. I decided to let you go.



- ksm / 2016


*This poem is for dVerse's MTB, and today we are writing a "Sevenling" poem. Join us!

18 comments:

  1. ayalaApril 8, 2016 at 6:08 PM

    Hi Kelvin, I hope you choose happiness every day.

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  2. brudbergApril 8, 2016 at 6:34 PM

    Oh I love it... especially: I am your shadow (only with skin). Sometimes the letting go is the only way to be happy...

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  3. Petru J ViljoenApril 8, 2016 at 7:08 PM

    i don't know so much about the letting go though.Wouldn't know what to do without my shadow, rather like the girl. All sorts of unexpected nuances. I think your poem inspired me! :-)

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  4. GraceApril 8, 2016 at 8:15 PM

    I love the decision to be happy & letting go of yesterday ~ Good to see you kelvin ~

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  5. Sanaa RizviApril 8, 2016 at 9:07 PM

    Oh! this is such an effortlessly woven sevenling and such a beautiful message too. Happiness rules :D

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  6. UnknownApril 8, 2016 at 9:28 PM

    Wonderfully written. So much said in that last line.

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  7. Pleasant StreetApril 8, 2016 at 9:31 PM

    You make every word count. This got to me

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  8. kaykualaApril 8, 2016 at 9:32 PM

    Once one is happy to let go do so so progress can take its own course at its own pace. Rightly so Kelvin

    Hank

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  9. kaykualaApril 8, 2016 at 9:32 PM

    Once one is happy to let go do so so progress can take its own course at its own pace. Rightly so Kelvin

    Hank

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  10. Rosemary Nissen-WadeApril 8, 2016 at 10:28 PM

    Wow! Congratulations on the wise letting go, and on the wonderfully worded poem.

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  11. De JacksonApril 8, 2016 at 10:33 PM

    I adore this. I love the tone of "Let's say." Happy to see you at the Seveling, Kelvin!

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  12. MaryApril 8, 2016 at 11:23 PM

    I like thinking of happiness as a choice! And yes, sometimes letting go is part of that journey! (Great sevenling!)

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  13. hyperCRYPTICalApril 9, 2016 at 1:52 AM

    Happiness is the way too go even if it leaves a little sadness behind.
    Anna :o]

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  14. Glenn ButtkusApril 9, 2016 at 2:07 AM

    Your message is well taken, & true to form; we do have choices in life, we do determine, in our way, whether we will operate in an environment that joy can thrive within; nice job.

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  15. grapelingApril 9, 2016 at 3:11 PM

    you make the form serve the pen, rather than being constrained by it. well done ~

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  16. Carol J ForresterApril 9, 2016 at 6:16 PM

    This is such a wonderful piece, something about it, the last line gives it such a beautiful ring.

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  17. Quirky WritesJune 15, 2016 at 10:25 PM

    I love how you wrote this piece. :) Letting go is important really. Wise decision. :) Following you for more!

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Thanks for the kind words!

- kelvin s.m.

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