it didn’t
happen all at once
but gradual
over time
my heart did start to beat
again
and rhythm
became
a rhyme.
at first
’twas just a flicker
but grew stronger
everyday
at last
I could confess it
I love myself
Today…
Today…
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it didn’t
happen all at once
but gradual
over time
my heart did start to beat
again
and rhythm
became
a rhyme.
at first
’twas just a flicker
but grew stronger
everyday
at last
I could confess it
I love myself
Today…
A Flash of Fiction... 
Love it, loving yourself. Don’t stop.
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This is so cool. I had no idea where you were going with this. Love it!
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Beautiful
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The flow of words took charge while I read. Loved the end.
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Oh I really LOVE this! This sounds like something you would post on your wall to remind yourself how great you are. Self affirmation. LOVE!
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Sometimes that’s the toughest thing to admit. This is beautiful, and speaks volumes!
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This is wonderful! The structure, the poetry and the message. Well done!
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This is great!
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Thanks.
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Dang it. I might just hate you a little for this. Really, really lovely job. I love the meter and the structure and the message and the whole thing.
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Don’t hate me… I’ll try to do worse next time. 🙂
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This reads like the words were meant to be next to each other all along. Excellent work, R. Todd!
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Congratulations on your win at yeah write. You were my pick this week hands down.
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Thanks. I didn’t even know until this comment. Just checked. Wicked cool.
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Reblogged this on Thoughts from the Front and commented:
Is bragging ok? Well, either way, I’m pretty stoked about this little piece. Editor’s choice and 2nd place in the popular vote! I’ll return to my humble self (yeah, humble.. that’s me) soon enough.
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Bragging is MORE than okay. Congrats on some killer writing! Well done!
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