Pomp and Posturing

~ Act 1 – roused

who dares enter my domain

offering your advice in vain

beware when venturing this way

I’ll huff and puff to keep you away

~ Act 2 – revealed

little man with big voice revealed

hidden fears concealed

don’t worry, he’s like a small dog

yapping at the wind and fog

~ Act 3 – soothed

make friends with these anxious voices

calling for loving and accepting choices

sooth their ravaged minds and emotions

with tender hearts, words and motions

~ Peace

Image from http://anime-quotes.deviantart.com.

This post was stimulated by safi‘s post the devil on your shoulder. Fear often hides behind various masks of pomp, pride, anger and blustering. May we learn to make friends with these voices (inner and outer) calling for our attention. Much like frightened children, they may simply need some love and acceptance. ~ musebrad

22 thoughts on “Pomp and Posturing”

Both amazing and beautiful posts! Thank you so much for all you share, dear Brad.

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You’re welcome Allison. 🙂 I appreciate your encouragement, friendship and contribution. blessings,

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You are such a beautiful soul Brad. I enjoyed the uniqueness of this post, all the best!!!

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Writing to Freedom says:

February 3, 2015 at 2:16 pm

Thanks Lisa. 🙂 I appreciate your enthusiastic support! have a beautiful day.

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Beautifully put and very original Brad 🙂

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Writing to Freedom says:

February 3, 2015 at 6:29 pm

Thanks Robert, I had fun with this one. 🙂

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I like the way you flip the mainstream way of thinking on its head. Most people would advocate pushing away and banishing those ill-perceived emotions of anger and pride. Truth is, they are human emotions just like any other one and deserve our attention in a healthy and supportive way. Thanks for sharing, Brad. I like when I can look at otherwise ordinary subjects from a different perspective which you always help me do with your finely crafted words 🙂

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Thanks Dave. Maybe you would like to be the spokesperson for my writing? XD I appreciate your support, encouragement and enthusiasm for my writing. blessings…

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Brad, this is awesome..and so true 🙂

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Writing to Freedom says:

February 3, 2015 at 6:45 pm

Thanks for adding your loving voice here.
to love and peace,

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- Heart Shaped Eyes says:
  
  February 3, 2015 at 6:46 pm
  
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Thanks! back at you 🙂

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Yes, Brad. It is the only way to end the cycle. Beautifully written and expressed. Peace and blessings to you 🙂

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Thanks Kate. It sounds like you’ve heard a few voices too. 🙂 blessings multiplied…

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What a perfect post to read on my last day of flying six in a row! This cycle applies to interacting with the public, and my goal is trying to bring them to the soothing/peaceful end. Doesn’t always happen — but now I can think of your clever writing here and smile… Thanks!

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