Today someone offered me permission to say no, and it was exactly what I needed to hear. Doors and windows opened— Sunshine warmed my face— Wind rushed to clear the cramped and cluttered spaces— Tears watered new seeds ready to grow. I had been unable to untether myself, but now I can breathe and fly again.
Running to School 
I felt exhilarated reading your poem!
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Wow–thank you!
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Favorite lines- ‘gave me permission to say no’ and ‘unable to untether myself.’ This is an intriguing poem. On one hand, it is clear that saying no can free you. But you have the added layers of you not being able to do it until someone gave you permission. It makes me curious.
I love the images of the wind and the tears clearing away…
And PS Amy, thank you for the inspirational quotes you are posting with each day’s challenge this week. I missed them and enjoy yours 🙂
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Thanks, Fran! I love choosing quotes and then designing the visuals to go with them.
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There is no freedom like being offered absolution from ourselves! What a beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing!
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I felt the weight lift. And your tears as seeds, so beautiful.
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The feeling of lift and freedom you created here is amazing! Here’s to saying no.
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We all need to say no more often!
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I read this. And then I let out one big sigh of relief for you. And then I read it again.
No.
So liberating, so glorious.
Thank you for this slice.
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Thanks so much, Lainie! I appreciate how your comment reads like its own poem.
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