see it moving – Life!
moving through the ache of time
seeking that place
where identity isn’t worn on a sleeve,
where individuals challenge the tribe,
where beauty frees itself from convention,
where the chain of fear dissolves
– Jamie Dedes
© 2013, poem, Jamie Dedes, All rights reserved * Photo credit ~ NASA, U.S. Public Domain
JAMIE DEDES (The Poet by Day)~ I am a mother and a medically retired (disabled) elder. The graces of poetry, art, music, writing and reading continue to evolve as a sources of wonder and solace, as a creative outlet, and as a part of my spiritual practice.
The BeZine 
Reblogged this on THE POET BY DAY in 2014, My Year of the Horse and commented:
My poem today on The Bardo Group blog …
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“…where individuals challenge the tribe.” That’s what poets like you do, Jamie, whether you are asking us to reexamine our personal and/ or societal values, or challenging us to see with fresh eyes.
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Ahhh … by far I’m unique and no where near to following the tribe – always challenging it.
Great poem – as I would expect from Jamie Dedes.
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This is a time “so unique.”
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Lovely poem Jamie: Very relevant as we grow older and have the time connect to what is utterly true and real in the precious moments that unfold in our lives.
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I’m happy to nominate you for One Lovely Blog Award. The rules are the same as those for a Versatile Blogger Award. Check them out here: http://versatilebloggeraward.wordpress.com/vba-rules/ Congratulations! —Jadi
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Jadi, I am always struck by your beautiful smile.
Thank you for this honor. I’ll respond on my own blog, if you don’t mind. It will be a few weeks. Am in the middle of a move. Thank you again for the honor and for your understanding.
Warmest regards,
Jamie
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Love that last line…ties it up perfectly for me.
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I guess when it gets to the place when we don’t need an identity, whether as an individual or as part of a tribe.we truly realise that we are all one anyways. Lovely reflections Jamie.
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