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‘Locomotion’ and ‘Doors’ - Two Poems
~ Lillian Brummet

Locomotion

Locomotion keeps me moving through the confusing compulsive waves of life.
And, lost in this rush, I consume and exhaust myself for the unknown.
Feeling awfully tired I pause to look in at my routines in disgust.
And a desperate yearning to escape beyond the maze and into self-sufficiency arises.

Doors

I had always thought the world was so cruel,
Never realizing I have always shut, and opened my own doors.
Fears, reservations; past or present experiences; paranoia
Have all twisted my fate,
And I succumbed to it.
I now know all experiences, good or bad,
Whether I considered them failures or accomplishments,
Have been learning experiences; lessons.
I have soul searched for several years,
Always growing - creating a yearning to grow more.
All those faces…
Curtains dropping down with each experience,
Learned ways of dealing with life,
Separating me from it.
Choices; opportunities influenced by emotions…
I don’t want to live carrying baggage,
Or leave too many doors unopened.

~ Lillian Brummet

These two poems are drawn from Lillian’s book, Towards Understanding - A Collection of 120 Poems. It is a true non-fiction tale of a young woman growing through childhood trauma, moving through healing and finding self worth. Finally, able to see beyond herself she starts to question society and endeavors to understand others. She discovers a love for nature and a dedication to the health of the Earth. Lillian has also co-written Trash Talk - An Inspirational Guide to Saving Time & Money through Better Waste & Resource Management with her husband Dave. Check out their website: http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumitor email her at drumit@sunshinecable.com

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