I packed my bag of insecurities
and sent it floating down the river
I watched it hit the rocks
and get caught up in the swirling current
clinging; begging to stay
for just one more day
one more week
a few more years
I gently called to the baggage
“let go, move with the current
find open water
and be free”
My insecurities
have served their purpose
keeping me cocooned
in a place of quiet and fear
Until the day
I began to practice
setting boundaries
and showing my strength to others
instead of silently resisting
the fear of being alone
Then came the day
when I trusted; I knew
that I could take
those insecurities
those fears of saying, “no”
and send them down the river
I started with a few silent
notes on the current
until I grew stronger
Today with feet firmly
rooted on the ground
I packed those insecurities and thanked them
for all the ways they protected me
and brought them to the river
With an open heart, I watched as my baggage
let go of that last craggy branch
and floated gently on the current
to the open sea
I may run into that baggage again
as I move with the current of life
We’ll have a chat
and then just as old friends do
who live on different and distant shores
we’ll bid each other farewell
until we meet again
©Alexis Rose, Photo by Nathan Anderson on Unsplash
Thank you for reading my books: If I Could Tell You How It Feels, and Untangled, A Story of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph
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Oh, this is absolutely lovely. I’m glad I found this today. Thank you for posting such a wonderful piece.
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Thank you, Nicole 🌹
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Thank you, Brigid. That makes me happy! 💐
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Thank You, Felix!
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Thank you Alexis. This really spoke to me today. x
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Let it go and never to return. Very uplifting work
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Awww! Nice!!! 😁
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You’re welcome. Its awesome! ❤
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Thank you foe reblogging this. ❤️❤️
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Thank you so, so much!! This really means the world to me. I read your comment at exactly the right time tonight. ❤️
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Love this. Honestly, this is one of the most beautiful and profound and deeply meaningful posts – to me personally – that I’ve read in a long time. Not to mention perfectly timed. Thank you lovely one. ❤🙏😊
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This is one of the most beautiful and profound and deeply meaningful posts – to me personally – that I’ve read in a long time. Thank you lovely one. ❤🙏😊
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Ah, yes!
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Thank you!! 🙌🏽
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Thank you, Suki 💕
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Let it go! Great job!! 👏
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Oh, I love this ❤ … The whole concept of packing up something we dislike about ourself & sending it off… Truly brilliant ❤
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Thank You!!
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Absolutely beautiful and inspiring!
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Thank You, Caz. You just gave me a huge boost of confidence. Have a wonderful day my friend. 💐😊
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Thank you, Ashley. I have been practicing setting boundaries the past 9-10 months and I found on over the weekend something clicked and I found I could be okay. (At least for today 😉)
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Thank You! ❤️
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Thank You!! ❤️
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Thank you, Drew! ❤️ yes, Im having huge hope that now thats its April….shorts and t-shirts?? Maybe? Hopefully? 🙏🏼 😉
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Oooo this literally gave me shivers, I could imagine doing this and I love it. Pack up the insecurities and negativity and worries and fears, celebrate how much stronger you are and no longer need them, and send the baggage on its way. A good point that you may meet them again, but you know you don’t need their company for any longer than a quick chat. Beautifully written, Alexis!
Caz xx
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This is such a powerful thing to be able to do.
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Wonderful post. Beautiful presentation.
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Beautiful poem❤️
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This is soooo good ❤️👌
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Bon voyage insecurities.
I love this piece. The meaning is gorgeous and inspiring.
Now, if you could pack up the cold and send that down the river.
xo
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