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lil  ·  1331 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Beneath The Table

the sun don't shine

the moon don't stir

when I'm hiding beneath the table

the dogs don't bite

the shouting blurs

beneath the table

When I finally found my voice it was too late to say a thing

the terrors that I seen

seemed like tidal waves in dreams

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I didn't get all the words . . . but finding your voice is so crucial --

So for me that invites these questions:

1. How do we find our voices IN TIME -- before "it's too late to say a thing"

2. When is it too late? Is it ever too late?

3. Every time we find our voice to declare our truth,we become vulnerable --- it terrifies people who want to silence us. Thus it is easier initially to hide under the table -- but while you're there, under the table, practice practice practice.

The caring loving parent, teacher, partner, or friend will open you to your own voice by showing their interest and willingness to listen.

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