I sometimes think I change my mind
To fit prevailing wind.
It only matters that I find
Amidst these changes I was kind.
If not, well, then I’ve sinned.
Text: Linked to dVerse Poetics. Amaya is hosting with the theme “pentimento”.
Photo: “Morning Rays of Light” that I am linking to Frank Jansen’s Tuesday Photo Challenge since this sunrise looks “exotic” to me which is the theme this week.
News: Yesterday I joined a local poetry group, Poets and Patrons. They host annual poetry contests and the Helen Schaible International Shakespearean Petrarchan Sonnet Contest.
Poetry, Short Prose and Walking 
Ah! Perfectly said!
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Thank you!
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You are very welcome.
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In Swedish it’s said that if you turn your coat against the wind you change your mind according to the whim of others… but I actually find it wise. Somehow that’s what I thought of when I read your poem.
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Sometimes following what others say is the thing to do. Thank you, Bjorn!
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Ah yes……changing our minds should not be labelled as “flip-flopping.” Flip-flopping has such a negative tone and I think many times, it is very good to change our mind! 🙂
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I’ve changed my mind throughout the years. I often say to myself about something new that I’ve learned that I don’t really understand it until I’ve changed my mind about it at least once. Thanks, Lillian!
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A beautiful call to kindness in the midst of change! Very hard at times.
Dwight
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We can try to keep kindness stable while the change occurs. Thank you, Dwight!
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Of, Frank, this is brilliant! Thank you for sharing!
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I’m glad you liked this! Thank you!
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A profound truth told so humbly and well. And it seems you know the lessons of all of scripture too.
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I wish I knew them better. Thank you for the prompt, Amaya!
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Short, sweet and true, Frank!
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Thank you, Kim!
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Yes sometimes we change our mind to fit! I love your rhymes!
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I am glad you enjoyed the sound. Changing our minds may be necessary. Thank you, Mary!
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It’s wiser to change your mind, and lots of times easier than changing what happens next, well said Frank
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That’s true. We at least have some control over our minds. Thank you, Walter!
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Good one!
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Thank you!
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Nicely said. And the picture is splendid!
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I’m glad you also enjoyed the photo. Thank you!
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Kindness is so important. I love this big little poem.
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It is important. We can change all around it. Thank you, Sarah!
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C’est la vie…. you do what you can…:)
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That’s true. Keeping what’s important constant if we can. Thank you, Vivian!
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😊
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that you want to be kind is so noble, not ti hurt but to mend even as you change your mind. beautiful words Frank and I love the sky in the photo.
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Sometimes it doesn’t work. However, it is a good measure when things do change. Thank you, Gina!
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That is an exotic sunrise Frank. Congrats on your new poetry group.
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Thank you, Elizabeth! There are others I know who are members and so I decided to join. I’m glad you liked the photo.
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Nice and clean-cut. No middle ground.
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Let the change be centered in kindness. Thank you!
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Thought provoking, Frank.
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Thank you, Robbie!
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Too the point. Well phrased and thoughtful.
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Thank you, Paul!
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I can fully relate to this.
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I am glad you liked it, Reena!
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Kind and Courage
Cinder Fella of
Valentine’s
WeeK
WitH
EVeN
StrengtH and WiLL
oF Sugar and Spice too..
Foundation Love’s Grace..:)
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It is Valentine’s week. Thank you, Fred!
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And
ALWaYs
Forever
Now..:)
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Beautiful seascape (I also liked the poem but my likes are sticking erratically today for some reason — some likes stay on and some don’t when I recheck the page — so I’ll try to check back later and redo it. You may be getting more likes than you know if other people are having the same problem and it’s not sticking — but it could just be me.)
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I leave “likes” on so people can respond without having to comment, but I don’t analyze the data. Your comment is an honor to receive. I am glad you liked the seascape. Thank you!
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Words to live by!
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Thank you!
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