BrewNSpew Cafe – Word Of The Week – Pretend
NaPoWriMo Challenge 2019 – Day 8 – April 8, 2019
V.J.’s Weekly Challenge #43: Rain
The Haunted Wordsmith Opposites Attract Challenge – April 8, 2019
I provide one word and a list of its antonyms. The challenge is to use the prompt word AND one (or more) of its antonyms in some form of writing (or creative work).
Today’s word: underestimate.
Antonyms: overestimate, overrate, overvalue.
While inside my heart there is rain
I pretend that on the outside
there are crystal blue waters,
sunshine, and lemon yellow blossoms
a facade to hide my secret pain
that I thought would help me
hold back the levee of tears…
~ * ~
But I underestimated the strength of the strain
and overestimated the weakness of my facade
I then realized that this plan was so very flawed
I knew I had to allow the unspoken words
of my heart to have their say
to transform my outer display
into my inner truth.
~ * ~
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You write beautifully. Both pieces are stunning. Plus there is so much truth in your words. Thank you for joining the challenge!
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Thank you so much Eugenia it means a lot to me to hear this from such a gifted writer! Thank you for hosting the challenge for us! 😀 ❤
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You’re most welcome.
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Lovely. We place such importance on the outer facade that sometimes we forget to honour the inner pain.
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Amen V.J.! ❤
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Beautiful! I identify.
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Thank you! 🙂 ❤
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I know I missed this one earlier–incredibly lovely.
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Just like you Ennle! 😀 ❤
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So many twists and turns, rocks and hard places populate the road we must travel to find our inner truth.. I wonder if we ever really do? Thought provoking words.
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Thank you Violet! My experience has showed me that my inner truth continues to grow and change through all these experiences in life that grow me spiritually as I gain more Wisdom! ❤
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