This week’s Poetry Challenge at Colleen Chesebro’s blog is a free-write. I’ve chosen to write a Haibun coupled with a Haiku.
Colleen’s 2019 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 156, #Poet’sChoice
The insecurities we grow inside are not imagined, rather manufactured by those who use intentional malice to belittle us. These slights and insults play an integral part in slicing a self-esteem and leaving one feeling insignificant.
Leftovers
Last choice for team picks,
Last minute invitations,
Last words that linger.
Please visit Colleen’s Challenge and join in the fun!

So powerful, Debby. This one really hits at the heart. Well done.
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Thanks Diana. Been there on all counts. ❤
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Power in your words Debby.
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Thank you Marje xx
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Well done, Sis! The holidays are a stressful time. Your words hold much wisdom.<3
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Thank you Sis. Only truth. ❤
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That last line is a killer Debby… brilliant..♥
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Thank you Sal. Just the truth. ❤ xxxx
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Oh yes. All three situations are very familiar. So well said, Debby.
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Thanks Norah. But sorry these are familiar to you too 😦 ❤
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It wasn’t much fun but I think it helped me to be more inclusive as an adult.
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You could have a point there. ❤
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Thank you, Debby, for this really excellent haiku.
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Thank you so much Robbie 🙂 x
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