I live alone in fear of arguments, and I sing alone in fear of dissonance, but please do not judge me.
I write but do not publish, so that uninitiated readers may not disturb the rhythm with uncalled for comments.
Yet, the meter of my verse feels incomplete; it speaks but lacks validation. There are no yardsticks for comparison to strike the right note.
Life cannot be an arc; I need others to meet me at some point and complete the circle.
How does it matter if I keep going round in confusion, if I learn something in every rotation?
Reena Saxena 
Great question! Who sets the timeclock on learning? It makes sense to me to take it slow, choose safe audiences, as you build up to a broader audience. You go, Girl! You’ll know when the time is right, because you’ve been listening all along.
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You spelt out a complete strategy. Thanks ☺️
I’ve been heavily trolled by misogynists or anti-feminists for writing a feminist piece on Medium.
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Altho’ like is not quite right. They can always swipe on by if they’re not pleased. And if they don’t politely swipe, may they get coal in their Xmas stockings. Ugh. Sorry people were ugly to you.
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Thanks ☺️
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this was profound. we can’t always be afraid. some emotions do need to be neutralized so we can function better. thank you for this, Reena.
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Thank you, Audrine!
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Excellent question, good food for thought.
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Thank you, Mimi!
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It takes a special person to be content with what they do without validation from others. I was thinking of Emily Dickinson who wrote 1,200 poems, not published till after her death.
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Publishing was not so easy in those days, as it is for us ☺️
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Indeed! Roll on, woman!
–Shay/Fireblossom in WP clothing
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Thank you!
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lots packed in thhis six great job
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Thank you so much, UP!
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Concisely and creatively expressed, Reena. In this messy business of being human, we need each other to advance.
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Thanks for concurring, Jenne!
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Avoiding arguments, dissonance and uncalled for comments won’t be enough to complete the circle. Good points.
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Thank you, Frank!
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Deep and profound, Reena… I saw traces of myself there…
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That’s the best compliment a writer can get. Thank you, Jaye & Anita!
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You’re welcome, Reena…
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I felt like I was going around; amazing.
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Thank you, Chel!
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Excellent take Reena
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Thank you so much!
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Most welcome
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