All alone, you sit at night,
Conquering, that eternal fight.
What is right? What is wrong?
That same old, tired song.
In your heart, you know what’s true,
Despite the lies, that beckon you.
Turn away, hide the shame ,
Trying to, spread the blame.
No fool am I, be assured of this,
The keys are here, to a life of bliss.
Stuff your hate, deep below,
That part of you, is not for show.
Stubborn thoughts, eat your mind,
It’s not that hard, just be kind.
Look inside, don’t turn away,
Find that hope, for another day.
Categories: Ideas, Inspiration, poetry
Kevin Hotter 
love this, Kevin, both the photo and the poem — and I thank you for continually championing my posts 🙂
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Thanks, John! And, my pleasure 🙂
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Perfect, Kevin. I just love this! ❤
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Thank you!! That means a lot. 😃
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I like your poem, and your photos are gorgeous.
I just watched your stand up comedy clip. I enjoyed it, a lot!!!
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Haha thank you! Very cool of you to say. 😊 Hope you enjoyed my Irish jokes…Lol
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I did, indeedy! 😀 Half Irish by heritage, meself. LO🍷OL
Me no whiskey, but lovin’ the wine!
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🍷 🍻 😎
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Amen, brother. Very nice verse.
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Thanks man! Much appreciated 😎
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Beautiful Kevin. We all go through those dark times when we wonder who to blame–me or you. In the end it comes down to being kind and letting love walk in.
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Thanks Michele! Glad you connected with the piece. 😃😃Hope all is well!
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Good work, Kevin.
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Thank you Dan!
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Another thoughtful, inspirational, well written message for all to contemplate 💕sometimes nights can be a sleepless and restless time when our own little world seems overwhelming.For me it is a wonderful time for prayer,
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Thank you so much! The nice thing about poetry is that everyone can find their own message. And enjoy the words in their own unique way. 🙂
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A powerful poem that evokes various thoughts, Kevin. Vibrant and honest! You composed it brilliantly 🌟
I hope you and your family are well. Take care.
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Hi Isabelle! Thank you so much. That’s really cool of you to say. What’s new? 🙂
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All is fine here, Kevin, thanks! It’s autumn break this week. Have spent a few days on the coast in Denmark. It was good 😊
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😊
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A thoughtful, well-written poem and lovely photos 🙂
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Thank you so much! Hope you are doing well. Always nice to hear from you 🙂
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You’re very welcome. 🙂
All good here thanks.
Happy Sunday to you 🙂
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Wonderful poem Kevin, so important to each of us. The beautiful photo of balancing
the smooth stones . An act of total concentration and calm.
I love among others this stanza of yours :
” In your heart, you know what’s true,
Despite the lies, that beckon you. ”
This is the truth, to really dare listen to what your inner self tells you.
Miriam
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Hi Miriam, thank you so much for your thoughtful insight into my poem. You are totally right, quite often – we only have to look inward to find the answer. And for some reason, many of us push it all down. Anyway, great to read your thoughts as usual. Thanks again for your kind words!
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beautifully expressed, Kevin. I like it. Good to see a new post. 🙂
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Thanks, bud! Good to hear from you.
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That is a fantastic poem, Kevin. You said it so well that in the end, it is me myself who keeps me from living. I think, this is the third post which reminds us that it is a choice we make either to walk in the sun or in the shadow.
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Hi Erika, thanks so much! 😊Apparently this is a theme that pops up in my head often. 😃 Walking in the sunshine is my preference for sure! How’s everything with you?
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And you are having the best preconditions in California🌞Thank you, I am good, Kevin. How is everything on your side of the globe?
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Glad to hear you are well, Erika. Weather is great. Today is definitely beach weather. Gonna be 32°c! All good here. Doing my writing, and comedy. Hopefully, one day, you’ll be able to watch a TV show I wrote on Netflix. 🙂 Have a great weekend!
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Kevin, you are feeding my yearning for California… sigh… I am really happy for you to live at that beautiful place.
You need to let me know as soon as the first show is published. I have no doubt that it will happen and looking so forward to it!!
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Thank you Erika! Hopefully I’ll see you soon here in California ☀️ 😊
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Believe me, this is on top of my bucketlist… lol
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😎👍🏻
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Beautiful post, Kevin 🙂
I don’t find it necessary to hide anything of myself any longer. I prefer to be straight, directly and honest without forgetting to be kind, which is always possible.
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Nice to hear from you, Irene!! Thank you for the kind words. Hope you are doing well. 🙂
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Thanks Kevin, I’m improving much and also started into blogging more again. How are you?
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That’s great Irene. I will check on your blog. I’m doing good. Really busy. Kids are 6 and 3. So, as you know – that’s a hectic time. haha I’m really happy to hear you are doing well!
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Thanks Kevin. Oh your kids are growing so fast 😀
My grandson is almost 2 years and my granddaughter about 1 1/2 years old.
With small kids you always know, what to do.
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🙂
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Love your poem, Kevin. Especially the verses, “Stuff your hate, deep below… / It’s not that hard, just be kind.”
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Hi Rosaliene, thank you so much! That’s very kind of you to say. Have a great weekend!
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A great weekend to you, too, Kevin 🙂
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Beautiful words and imagery.
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Thank you so much, Cindy! 🙂
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Love this poem! You are so talented. May I ask what the poem is about? X
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Thank you!! 🙂 It’s about people and how we present one aspect to the world, but keep the truth sometimes hidden. Especially when it comes to right v. wrong.
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Wonderful photos and poem. I am learning to be loving, kind and compassionate with the less than parts within me so I can heal them and restore myself to wholeness and share all of me with others.
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Thank you! That’s a noble and healthy pursuit. All the best to you during your healing. 🙂
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