The only thing I have to fear…
The only thing I have to fear is living a life with my soul tethered to a thread of lies. That in each move I make, each path I take, the strings crisscross. That without me knowing, I have weaved a delicate fabric of pretense.
The only thing I have to fear is not having the will to cut the thread. That I get at ease with the charade, and life, in its most cunning way, has tied the strings tighter. That I am left clothed with a skin-tight, glossy façade.
So here I am, trying to befriend my weaknesses, tending over my scars. Here I am, cherishing my passion, reaching out to my zeal. For the only thing I have to fear is living somebody else’s life while throwing away mine.
The wind’s kiss reminds
To live an untainted life—
Be yourself and smile
© 2017 Maria. All Rights Reserved.
In response to dVerse’s Monday Haibun: The only thing we have to fear… hosted by Toni and MindLoveMisery’s Menagerie’s Photo Challenge #161 by Nekneeraj.
This stirring photo by one of my favorite surreal photographers, Oleg Oprisco, reminds of my fear of living a life pretense. I will forever be a work in progress but I am glad to say that the thread has started to loosen. 🙂
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April 18, 2017 at 1:47 pm
i think the web gets made slowly by little threads, little slip ups, and regular freeing is needed to remain free.
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April 19, 2017 at 12:32 pm
Yes, I agree… those little slip ups can, in the long run, make the web expand further. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. 🙂
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April 18, 2017 at 2:23 pm
its beautiful Maria…something that we should think about. ..cos at some point in our lives we have become the different person, we have tried to conceal our true selves and in effect we have created a different world..
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April 19, 2017 at 12:54 pm
I couldn’t agree more, Mich… It’s a work in progress not to get caught up with all those layers.
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April 18, 2017 at 3:02 pm
Beautifully written, Maria. I can almost see that thread of lies, crisscrossing. But I can understand not having the will to cut the thread – we cling on to lots of things that bind us.
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April 19, 2017 at 12:57 pm
Thank you, Kim. And I agree, Kim. There are threads that we continuously hold on to– for a lot of reason, good and bad.
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April 18, 2017 at 5:39 pm
Interestingly philosophical. Not sure what the lies are? But a woman disappearing into the lover’s life is a common fear I have heard. Good writing.
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April 19, 2017 at 1:02 pm
Oh, that is one fear that I have not felt– yet. Thankfully. Glad to hear your thoughts, Sabio. Thanks for dropping by. 🙂
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April 18, 2017 at 9:10 pm
A thought provoking haibun Maria. Sometimes we get so entangled in these strings we forget about what else is around us. The wind’s kiss is a beautiful metaphor for the moment when we reconnect with nature.
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April 19, 2017 at 1:04 pm
I completely agree, D. And my muse could use the wind’s kiss these days.. and a time with nature. 🙂 Summer has come but I’m stuck in the office.
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April 19, 2017 at 5:38 pm
Sounds like the start of a poem Maria 🙂
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April 18, 2017 at 9:20 pm
I guess a thread of lies eventually becomes someone else’s life. I liked the haiku with the desire for an “untainted life” which allows one to “smile”.
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April 19, 2017 at 1:05 pm
So true. Thank you, Frank .:)
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April 18, 2017 at 11:57 pm
Stunning, Maria. I am still sitting here thinking of how much this is my own life. Absolutely stunning.
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April 19, 2017 at 1:05 pm
Thank you so much. That makes two of us, Jane.
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April 19, 2017 at 12:04 am
The courage to be who we are is often difficult to achieve. I am struck with your accompanying art. May I ask the source? It fit your haibun with perfection.
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April 19, 2017 at 1:06 pm
It’s one of the works by Oleg Oprisco,Beverly. He is one amazing surreal photographer. 🙂 And thank you.
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April 19, 2017 at 12:29 am
It does take much courage to live a life of truth. Stunningly heartbreaking. I pray you cut those threads soon and live the life of you.
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April 19, 2017 at 1:07 pm
Thank you, Toni! Soon the strings will be undone. 🙂
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April 19, 2017 at 2:52 am
Ah, we easily deceive ourselves and are entangled…poignantly written!
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April 19, 2017 at 1:08 pm
Thank you, Lynn. I agree with you. 🙂
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April 19, 2017 at 9:10 am
Words lovely and wise, Maria.
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April 19, 2017 at 1:09 pm
Thank you, RL! 🙂
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April 19, 2017 at 2:14 pm
Most welcome 🙂
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April 19, 2017 at 12:53 pm
Wow. Quite deep…and pretty! Keep up the great writing, dear.
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April 19, 2017 at 1:11 pm
Aw, thanks a lot. Glad to you enjoyed this one and thanks for dropping by. 🙂
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April 20, 2017 at 1:30 am
The message is wonderfully clear.
One can only be true to themselves and not life in someone else is shoes. Only you control you and life does what it does best. Become its unexpected journeys. 🙂
Brilliant work Maria. You are on a roll. 🙂
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April 20, 2017 at 10:04 am
The first step in overcoming a fear is to identify it and that you have done. So you are on your way! 🙂
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April 20, 2017 at 12:40 pm
too true, we can’t cut some of the strings that hold and bind us. deep thoughts here my dear and you share your fear sincerely.
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April 20, 2017 at 10:37 pm
Wonderful, wonderful. One of the greatest favour I ever did myself is to have the courage to start untangling any pretentious threads that leave me chained to an unreal life. Well written Maria and the sad thing is that these fine thread is so easy to weave.
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April 21, 2017 at 7:13 am
Beautifully written!
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April 24, 2017 at 3:23 pm
such a heartfelt haibun dearie! love this part: “The only thing I have to fear is not having the will to cut the thread. That I get at ease with the charade, and life, in its most cunning way, has tied the strings tighter. That I am left clothed with a skin-tight, glossy façade.”
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April 24, 2017 at 8:36 pm
Awee thanks dearie ❤️❤️❤️
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April 25, 2017 at 4:40 pm
always dearie! ❤
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