i’d rather fly

There’s something
so fulfilling
about being direct
Something so
thrilling
Something so
perfect

I know that “directness” seems
frightening
I know to some it’s like being
struck by lightning
I know that ‘correctness” appears
to be enlightening

There’s no better gift
than conversation
Nothing so swift
as true sensation
Honesty has never been
a mystery
Promise me integrity
isn’t history

So, I choose to be direct
not perfect
I choose to be me
never to flee
I’d rather
fly
Then live
a lie

-Grace


42 responses to “i’d rather fly”

  1. Amazing! If we say 10 things in a conversation and even 8 of those don’t make sense, we’ll have conveyed at least two right things. Yet if we keep overthinking and don’t speak out our views, we’ll never be heard. Wonderful poem!

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    • Awww Garima, thank you so much for this thoughtful comment! Yessss, you are so right! I love how you tie in overthinking too, such wisdom my friend! Appreciate you and your support 🤍🤗

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  2. Beautifully written grace 😇
    The way you have portrayed different dimensions of characters is just brilliant 👏
    Keep it up my friend🙏
    Thank you!!!

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    • Thank you so very much, dear friend!! So grateful for your kind read and support. Always bring such a big smile to see your name pop up in my notifications 😊🤗🤍.

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  3. authentic in speech, conversation, poetry and translate to living. The principle of not fabricating to get along. This is profound and yet poetic. A message worth sharing. Continue to be fearlessly free and we be blessed with poetic treats that we can learn from!

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    • Awww Tony, your comments always make me smile inside and out. Thank you for thoughtfully reading and sharing your always touching perspective! I love what you say about “fabricating”…that’s exactly what I was hoping to get across. You are so kind, dear friend, thank you for always inspiring me with your wisdom and support 🤍🤗🤍🤗

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