ADVENT LETTER #14
Change & Evolve goes Christmas 🎄
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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📚My Poem of the Day
When I first read Warsan Shire’s (born 1988 in Kenya) poem „For Women Who Are Difficult to Love“ I was in tears as it resonated so strongly with me. I am sure it will with many other women as well. We all deserve to be loved as we are and if our strength intimidates someone, than it is probably not the right one…
For Women Who Are Difficult To Love
you are a horse running alone
and he tries to tame you
compares you to an impossible highway
to a burning house
says you are blinding him
that he could never leave you
forget you
want anything but you
you dizzy him, you are unbearable
every woman before or after you
is doused in your name
you fill his mouth
his teeth ache with memory of taste
his body just a long shadow seeking yours
but you are always too intense
frightening in the way you want him
unashamed and sacrificial
he tells you that no man can live up to the one who
lives in your head
and you tried to change didn't you?
closed your mouth more
tried to be softer
prettier
less volatile, less awake
but even when sleeping you could feel
him travelling away from you in his dreams
so what did you want to do, love
split his head open?
you can't make homes out of human beings
someone should have already told you that
and if he wants to leave
then let him leave
you are terrifying
and strange and beautiful
something not everyone knows how to love.
🎶My Song of the Day
Today’s choice of song is almost too easy… It just had to be the ultimate Diva and Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin with R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
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👀Impressions of the Day
Morning view from my balcony…❄️
💭Thought of the Day
Do your most important task first every day. It may not always be possible but will help you accomplish your goals and avoid getting sidetracked by day to day distractions.
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Have a wonderful day!
Yours
Tanja 🤗
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