I lived a large 
part of my youth 
carrying things 
that didn’t 
belong to me 
Indeed I’ve carried 
their loads for
 too **** long
The load of how 
they felt about me 
the load of what 
they’ve said about me
the load of how 
They’ve perceived me
for far too long 
These load was never
mine to carry 
to begin with 
Today I am free 
free at last 
from criticism 
fears , insecurities 
and other people’s 
opinion 
These loads 
are no longer mine
to carry 
Regardless 
how desperate 
and foolish 
they may seem

Edmond1000

Heavy Load

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CrazyDiamond

Congratulations, my dear friend! K:)&#128158;

removed.-12q6

Not foolish at all when we realize we are free! Powerful and courageous write. I could see you releasing yourself from the burdens of life and stepping into the light of happiness.

pradip-chattopadhyay

We're not how people define us but what we perceive ourselves to be. This reinforces the belief in us.
Well expressed, Edmund.

removed.-tknw

It feels like life itself is a load I must carry.

Born

Totally agree, these things no longer serve us, we need to get them out like one cleans a closet, put them in a large trash bag and dig a deep hole and buried them for ever.

christopher-black

dadbot

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ElleResilient

Wow. This is very close to how I've been feeling lately. It feels good to let go and begin thinking for yourself. Not what other people think.

removed.-f93g

Sound advice. A mature attitude which I can only hope many, many here will adopt.

removed.-pftf

ardnaxela

The feeling of removing toxic baggage from your life is indeed magical, thank you for capturing this with your verse

A mature one, yes - and a challenging one, especially given that certain circumstances may call for a consideration as to how one's perceived. Being perceived badly at work, for example, can get one fired. But perhaps the answer here would be to do a good job - and fuck the perception.

crow

Powerful and uplifting words. Great work.

bijan-rabiee

freedom resides where no burden falls on one's credence. nice write

RoyDeckard

yep...have had my share of other's loads...too many. I freed myself some time ago!

removed.-q835

Very relateable and so well done - thank you...Dinah

PaganPaul

A lot of society is based on competition, so people put as much crap on others as possible, to get ahead. And people worry about what others think so try to carry too much.
I royally raise my middle finger to that competative society :)
PP

christopher-victor-russon

Well written Edmund. 
Heavy loads come in many ways
Some too heavy to carry.

Atul

removed.-n8vt

I know the feeling Edmund! Love these words.

kenpepiton

Shrug, 'swat Atlas coulda done, but didn't. Why? You're a poet, you carry everybody's load the extra mile. You even scout the road ahead. I've a friend who gave me his load. It's light. When you are once again picking up burdens, choose those you know only you can carry. You know already, you can carry some weight.

JenInk

LOVE the message here.  Your poems are awesome...keep the words flowing!

john-f-mccullagh

sue-4

Letting go of what was weighing you down and wasn't really yours to begin with.  Loved this write Edmund, many blessings to you, sue

Absolutely! So happy for you! Such freedom in letting go of others&#8217; perceptions! Wonderful and inspiring! K:)&#128158;

removed.-xkvh

When one comes to that realization; really, really gets it; the truth set one free. What a breath of fresh air it is to the lungs and spirit. The light goes on in the mind too. 
Excellent write, Edmund.
You can walk on air now.

Selkie1

Well said, and there is nothing better than  getting rid of the rocks other people have tried to get you to carry. Whoo-hoo for you!

Anonmet

Expectations can be a great burden to us all, it isn't easy to realize that the "loads aren't ours to carry ". well written poem

dami-1

Wow this poem is extraordinary it shows the true feeling that we have all gone through and felt at a certain time.Great job I love it.

assassin_Official

Thanks God...this brilliant piece is reposted otherwise I would miss the opportunity to get enlightened with such intriguing poem!/

removed.-kzw9

REALLY cool poem. I like how you described each load, eg what ppl thought of me. It gets unbelievably heavy to carry other ppls and your own crap. Sounds like your awesome shoulders are thanking you and feeling like you could fly x

thabita-i-am

Very well done. I agree that no person is meant to carry any burden. My view is carrying any burden distorts who that person is meant to be.

lora-lee

Wonderful write that bespeaks the power of release of baggage we recognize to not be our own.  I really felt the sense of inner freedom,  here.  Loved it.

joey10

Oh my gosh, its like you were in my head unscrambling all that has been rolling around in there but like helium balloons I could not get a handle on it.  Thank you!

TemporalFugue

Excellent Ed! :)

It's in the DNA
your's and mine, I say
knights of Templar old
carrying the proffered load

removed.-3vpc

Dear Edmund, how I wish I could be that free! Brilliant.

micrography-mike-d

So, so true. It's amazing how so many people (myself especially) hamstring ourselves with either all of the doubts, opinions and criticism of others or ones we create ourselves that manifest from our own insecurities or self-doubt. Couldn't agree more my friend! Set yourself free from the unnecessary burden that tries to hide us in the shadows. Shine bright with the brilliance of the Sun with the blinding radiance within and let your true-self free!
I love it! =)

kim-johanna-baker

We all carry these projections Edmund and project, this is the highest wisdom fantastic write my friend with great advice which only Grace can truly do. You are Blessed and share your blessings freely as it should be. You are a fine example of love in action.. thank you Edmund..tyfs..kimx

elizabeth-balise

Periodically, we all need to shake off the extra baggage.

removed.u685248

*This* is the key to everything, something I think we all struggle with, but as we get older, we care less and less about what other's think, because opinions are so fluid, and so out of our control, and, really, in the end, what others think of us is none of our business. That last one was the hardest truth for me to accept, but also the key to finally having the freedom just to be who I am, unapologetically me.

Vicci

I&#8217;m glad that you&#8217;ve reached this place! &#10084;&#65039;&#128591;&#127997;&#10084;&#65039;

Hey Congrats on DP, richly deserved my friend!
PP

cynthia-jeany9

jayantee

Phelele

LoriJonesMcCaffery

Hey Edmund. Good one - and you got a deserved Daily.  Congrats.  And, as always, I agree with what Paul said.

sheila-sharpe

patricia-leduc

Free at last ! I too carry that burden. I couldn't put words in words until I read you poem. Thank you...

richard-l-ratliff

scarab280

This rings so true.  Very well expressed. Great write Edmund!

Dolly

This poem is excellent the best piece of writing I have seen and understood in years brilliant

midnightgreen

Exactly! It took me too long time to realise...

brooklyn6timesplus

Nicely written poem here Edmund.  It is wise not to continue to carry these loads that may seem to weigh you down.

Elsuzi

Elvan

SaraDoo83

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polar

Wonderful to see you here, there's layers in this write, well done!! :0)

Emancipation very good write Edmund life is too short to play these silly games:)))

tete-rudo

Beautiful poem and oh so true! Thank you Edmund you made my day!

muluuta-mugagga

Good to be yourself irrespective of what others think about you

haiku-donna

chandrakant

Thoughtful poem, our ego make us to do so. Most of the period of life goes in these unwanted defensive acts.

mshanti77

anne-curtin

I'm glad you were able to put down this load, & pick up your freedom.

Mila

patty-mmmmmmmmmm

how did I miss this one?  Congratulations late but from the heart on this wonderfully written Daily.  
hugs
Patty

rkane

Great poem Edmund, and congratulations! Delighted you got a handle on this.
I&#8217;ve heard it said we&#8217;re afraid of our own power. 
Peace

apporva-arya

so true indeed, your words are probably what all the youth need to listen. we all have loosened ourselves once in a lifetime for the sake of others and then find it so hard to get back to yourself. 
Thanks for writing such beautiful poetry :)

Redpoetess

Gods1son

Yes. Freedom at last. Lightweight, easier to soar