~for Joey, August 2019
You will run from me — and you,
and I will let you.
I will run from you — and me,
and you will let me.
Standing is the hardest thing.
The toddler learning to walk
is his best in forward, lurching movement.
Some children crawl backwards — first.
The fear in front worse than that behind.
Standing is the hardest thing.
There is a reason men crawl
from the battlefield of bloody excursions,
with wounds and exhaustion,
the out-flowing of life so painfully deep.
Standing is the hardest thing.
It is easy to cease suffering, say the Buddhists:
Die to every truth you ever believed, fall into empty.
Let go every need and want until you disappear —
Free. Falling into a place of no ground.
Standing is the hardest thing.
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Marissa Colleen Mullins 
Yes that’s why perhaps sometimes letting go is as important as standingby. Thanks for sharing your profound outlook!
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Learning to let go takes time, but yes, a must do! Thank you for your reading, kindness, and encouragement. You are valued!
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Are you on Instagram, Colleen? I would love to follow such a talented writer like yourself there. 🙂
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Aww, you are very kind. Thank you. Haven’t put writing on there, just photography. But maybe will post writing. Instagram: MarissaMullinsPhotography
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Thank you for sharing your insta ID. Just a random suggestion perhaps you can write some quotes keeping your photography as background… To combine your 2 passions together. 😏
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Great Idea!
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🙂 Followed you on insta, my ID is gentleman.is.quiet 😅
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