Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

How good it is to have something or someone dependable to lean on when times get tough. Acceptance of what the fates throw our way is a fine cornerstone from which to move forward. Acceptance is, I think, quite unlike fatalism, which is a defeatist attitude suggesting no possibility of change.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024

Thanks, Tony, for this insightful review. You call them as you see them and you are right on. Acceptance is positive and incurs growth. Depending on dependable people is always a good idea when you are in need.
Take care,
Jesse

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Very wise and insightful Jesse. Acceptance does bring peace, and a renewed joy in life. We all move from full dependence at birth through to independence then back again to dependence in some measure. And we can all be dependent on God the ultimate dependable One.
Wendy

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2024

Thank you, Wendy, for your insightful review. Just as you say I am insightful so are you, my friend. We all are dependent on someone. And yes, acceptance brings peace.
Jesse

Comment from Mike Stevens

Excellent

Another fine and heartfelt poem, Jesse....having to rely on other people is a reality for both of us, and in some ways the worst part, at least for me

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2024

I choose happiness, it is a choice you know, Mike. I didn't used to believe it but now I am sure of it at least for me.
Acceptance brings peace, my friend.
Jesse

reply by Mike Stevens on 14-Apr-2024

Thank you, Jesse

Comment from Mrs. KT

Excellent

Hello, Jesse!
Right you are!
And each day you become stronger and stronger.
To be dependent on the dependable involves trust and courage.
You possess both.

Thank you for sharing, Jesse!
"Nose to Toes!"
diane

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2024

Good evening, Diane!
Thanks for the encouraging review. Trust and courage I have since I am in good hands with my caregivers.
"Nose to Toes!"
Jesse

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

This is a reconciliation with your own fears and self-esteem. To acknowledge the help that is proffered willingly and dependably enables us all to move on in freedom. We all resist help sometimes out of misplaced pride or embarrassment. But the truth is, the giver of that help is rewarded as much as ourselves. Your revelation here in such succinct and moving words is a joy to read, Jesse. Thanks for sharing your fine and relatable verse of acceptance. Take care Debbie

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2024

Thanks, Debbie for your encouraging review. Yes, I've come to accept the dependency of my life as it stands now.
As for the future, it is too soon to tell.
Let's hope for the best!
Take good care of yourself,
Jesse

Comment from Pam Lonsdale

Excellent

I really like your opening line, it is where so many of us stand.

Accepting what we can't change does free us. For what else can we do?

Your simple poem says so much.

xo
Pam

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2024

Thanks, Pam, for putting into words what my short poem is about. I appreciate your encouragement.
Take care,
Jesse

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I have never had to depend on anyone Jesse and I suppose if I was in your position I would feel differently. You have found special people you can depend on and that is wonderful, a fine post, love Dolly x x x

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2024

I suggest you be grateful for that fact and celebrate every day you are on your own.
I have found special caregivers and will always be grateful for their assistance.
Take care,
Jesse

reply by Dolly'sPoems on 13-Apr-2024

I am glad you have those wonderful caregivers in your life Jess x x x

reply by the author on 13-Apr-2024

Me too.

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

There's a lot of peace and wisdom in your poem, Jesse!!
We are so adverse to becoming dependent but in reality we started dependent and end dependent and in-between we were dependent on God whether we admit it or not. We are at peace when we accept it.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2024

Thank you for seeing the depth of this brief poem. Yes, we are always dependent on someone. Thank you for your insightful review and the member cent pump too.
I appreciate your loyalty, my friend.
Jesse

Comment from karenina

Excellent

Nice one, Jesse. No one gets through life without assistance. It can come in many forms, but we must be willing to admit we need the help and accept it graciously to be happy. We are most free when we love ourselves just where we are. Progress stems from there!

Karenina

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2024

Thanks for the wise words, my friend.
I appreciate your insightful review.
Thanks for the encouragement.
Jesse

reply by karenina on 14-Apr-2024

You know I'm always on Team Jesse!

reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024

Thanks. That's good to know.
Your loyalty is special to me.

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

We don't like to be dependent on others but accepting that is helpful and sometimes it's a stepping stone to move onward and to being free.
I always enjoy your writing and hope you are doing well.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2024

Thanks, Janet. I like how you put that stepping stone to move onward is a progression in motion. The second part was my invention.
Thanks for the blessings,
Jesse