Is it by accident that you are here? That you have arrived at this place. We must confess that we’ve been waiting for you and the many others who may also be interested in boarding this freedom train. There is no limit to how many this train can hold. All we know is that you must be willing to be FREE! Free from whatever is holding you back from achieving your goals, your dreams.
The DPL wants you to know that we want nor expect anything from you except that which you want or expect from yourself. We certainly can not make you do anything. We just want to encourage you to keep writing and keep the poetry ‘ALIVE’ inside of you. Writing poetry can lead you to a deeper understanding of yourself and how you relate both internally and externally with the world.
The DPL challenges you with an exercise. Take in a deep breath. On your exhale say or shout the word ‘FREE-DOM!!! Until all of the air is expelled from your body. Repeat as often as you like. Freedom is yours.
Poetry can be a vehicle for liberation. It will not shield us from the good or bad that happens. But it can help us cope and be of comfort to heal not only ourselves ; but those around us who may need to hear and may identify with us. We feel and connect the dots, knowing that we are not alone.
It is vital on this journey of self discovery that we explore our deepest truths. It may sometimes hurt and might be ugly but keep in mind that compost and manure is sometimes used to grow our vegetables and the most beautiful flowers.
So when hate and negativity comes knocking on our door; we have a choice either to let it in or keep it closed and say, ‘NO! YOU CAN NOT COME IN. THERE IS NO ROOM FOR YOU HERE! ‘
FREE-DOM!!!
BREAK THOSE CHAINS THAT BIND YOU. We don’t have to be slaves to the negative forces in this world. We have an outlet. We are poets, writers, creators. We have the power to change and shape our world. Our words can be soft enough to rock babies to sleep and powerful enough to slay the demons that try to put and keep us in bondage. Our words can contribute to the sustenance of a humane and decent society.
It is up to us. So bring your suitcase of courage and board this freedom train. You already have your ticket to ride. Your ticket is your burning desire to create something of value. Something beautiful and wonderful.
ENJOY THE RIDE.
ALL ABOARD!!!
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