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The web content is a personal reflection on the pursuit of freedom through writing, inspired by a poetry prompt.

Abstract

The article titled "I Choose Freedom To Be On My Own" is a poetic response to a prompt from Day 6 of a poetry challenge, issued by Sahil Patel, which asks participants to write about an important life choice they've made or wish to make. The author, Josh Balerite Acol, expresses a deep yearning for true freedom and the ability to write at their own chosen time, viewing this as a divine calling. Acol prays for the opportunity to write freely at any moment, hoping to share their truest self through their writing. The piece is accompanied by an image of a woman in fashionable attire, smiling, and a quote from the author emphasizing the belief that the right time to write is now. Acol also thanks their poet friends and invites readers to explore another related piece titled "Emotions Are Complicated."

Opinions

  • The author believes in the divine guidance and timing for pursuing their passion for writing.
  • Acol values the freedom to write as a means to express their innermost thoughts and emotions, referring to it as their "rawest self."
  • The author holds a positive outlook on their ability to start their writing journey at the present moment.
  • Acol acknowledges the influence of a friend's poetic prompt in inspiring their work.
  • There is an expression of gratitude towards the author's poet friends, suggesting a sense of community and support within the writing circle.
  • The author is hopeful that their readers will appreciate their work and encourages them to read more of their writing.

POETRY | INSPIRATION

I Choose Freedom To Be On My Own

Day 6 poetry prompt

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O how I wish I could have truest freedom one day liberty to do my own thing will you dream with me?

I sincerely pray I could do it through my own chosen time any moment of the day any time of the week

I do hope, vow, and seek to the God of muses above hear my earnest plea from deep within my heart

yes, the real love of penning for its only then I could give you my rawest self—the spunk, pith, of my soul’s quest

“I firmly believe that the proper time to do my own thing, that is, WRITING, will come at the right moment, and I think that begins NOW…” — Josh Balerite Acol

This poetic piece is a responder to my friend Sahil Patel’s sixth day poetic prompt:

“Write a poem about an important life choice you made or you want to make in the future?” — Sahil Patel

I do hope I have given justice to it. Please refer to the link undermentioned:

Tagging my poet friends — my dearest sissy Bhav Bhavna Narula, Noorain Hassan, BMS, Claire Kelly, Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她), Jupiter Grant, Ntathu Allen, Dr. Amy Pierovich, Geetika Sethi, Melanie J., my dear Doc Fam Dr. Fatima Imam, my pretty Doc Dr. Preeti Singh, and of course, you, my dearest One, who’s here with me now.

Thanks so much for reading! Be safe and well ever.

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