SO THEY SAY

/ November 5, 2023

The world says

Emotion is ugly

So…

You cut out your eyes

So tears can’t fall

You cut out your voice

So the words can’t come

You cut off your hands

So you can’t wring them

You cut off your legs

So you can’t crumple

Only then will they say

Wow

You’re so beautiful

I wrote this a long time ago when I was hurting and alone. I’ve learned a lot about Emotional Intelligence since I wrote this poem.

I’ve always been emotional. Wore every single one for everyone to see. And some of them were ugly. Too ugly for the world. I had to learn that emotions could be scary for some. Unkind to share sometimes.

Instead of trying to cut out my emotions I strive to manage them. Learning to manage your own emotions while also searching to understand the emotions of those around you requires self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and new social skills. It helps make communicating “how you feel” far more productive.

And THAT is beautiful.

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  2. Where have you been!! Yes, a lot has changed I’m sure since we blogged together so long algo! 2013, wow, I’m glad I found you again! You always bring the heat! I have also been diggin’ in my archives ❤

    "I wrote this a long time ago when I was hurting and alone. I’ve learned a lot about Emotional Intelligence since I wrote this poem."

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  3. Yes, it is, and even the ugly ones can become achingly beautiful poetry. It’s true, what Mr. Poe wrote that, “If a poem hasn’t ripped apart your soul; you haven’t experienced poetry.”. I think he meant that for both the reader and the poet.

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