Honey Thunder

On By Michele LeeIn new beginnings, Verse
My disposition may drip sweet
            like prickly pear honey,
                        honey,
and I may step lightly on my toes
            and on the feelings of others,
but I ain’t no fragile lady who needs protection
            or a broken bird that needs fixin’.
I sure as hell ain’t no wind-up doll
            here for your pleasin’.
***
For too long, I tried to shrink
            the thunder in my thighs –
polite modesty kept me confined
            to a life of One Size Fits All.
In 2019 I picked up a writer’s pen
            and began rewriting
            that nonsense.
***
My strong thighs aren’t engaged
            to chase anyone or anything
            that ain’t for me.
They are used to climb mountains,
            ride the trails,
            leap through my life,
            and squeeze tight to my dreams.
With them, I could also snap a neck,
            if need be.

I wrote this poem last week, during my “What Moves You? (blog challenge)” writing session. I clearly have some energy moving through me! ⛈️ The last two lines of this poem made me think of another Lee who masterfully kicked his way through life: Mr. Bruce Lee. He snapped a few necks too. 🙃

Twelve more days before the “Moving” blog challenge begins. I am excited to join others who are getting their move on! 🙌🏻 A chance to win beautiful art! More details and reminders next week.

Have a wonderful week. Thanks for visiting! Be well. 💃🏻 Michele

Photo 1: golubovystock Graphic: my image, my kick

© 2023 MyInspiredLife

94 thoughts on “Honey Thunder”

  7. Oh girlfriend, this is a powerful and fierce poem. Don’t mess with Michele, the high-heel wearing, Bruce Lee kickboxer girl next door! 👠🏡🥋 Don’t mess with our Dancing Queen! Honey chile, I love this! 😍💐😘💖🥰 Got me feeling a little fierce too. 💪🏼

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      3. LMAO! 🤣😆😲😜😂 Michele, you are too much girlfriend. Thank you for the lightheartedness that I needed right now! 😀😁🤩 I love it Ms. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon! Have yourself a wonderful and relaxing evening ladybug! 😘💐🤗

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      4. 😂😁😊🙏🏻 It’s Wednesday; you know what that means… 💃🏻 Time to stir up some thunder!! 😅 Thank you, wishing you a joyful and relaxing evening. 😘🤗 Cheers!

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      6. I don’t write about it, except for a rare comment. Like now. 😁 Cheese sneaks in from time to time when eating out, but otherwise I am dedicated to my veggies and vegan protein drinks. 🥦

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    1. We aren’t quiet rain. We are mighty thunder!! I love your description: “Kick-ass piece” – literally! 😁 Thanks so much, Dawn!

      The challenge is fairly straightforward. Between May 15th and May 20th post a photo of yourself doing something fitness related (your choice) along with complementary writing about the experience (style and form your choice, a few words are fine, NTE 300 words). If you aren’t comfortable being in the photo, no problem, just take a photo of the scene (walking trail, jump rope, etc.). Then ping back to my 4/29 post.

      Participants will have a chance to win a GC for the Mintaka Collection (my daughter’s cool art). Feel free to check out the original post 4/29 and let me know if you have further questions. 😊

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      1. Hello Mighty-thunder-Michele (M for Michele, M for Mighty-thunder😊)!!! Yes hun, us girls are not to be trifled with. We are a powerful force to be reckoned with. If we can but harness the power within to be our kick-ass-take-no-prisoner selves!!!! Hear us roar like thunder!!!!!

        Challenge sounds fun (and healthy 💪🏽). Very creative 👍🏽👍🏽

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      2. Hello Dashing Dawn! Beautifully understood and stated. We all have so much (untapped) power, it seems. ✨ Thank you very much. 🙏🏻 If it appeals to you, I do hope you’ll join us! 😊

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      4. Happy to make you smile. Thank you for letting me know! 🥰 Over a week to think about and make it happen. I would love your contribution! Whatever feels right for you. 😊

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  15. So fascinating poem and inspiring 🌹🙏👍🏻 confidence is most important to live a precious life 👌♥️😊
    That confirms your lovely wishes that you designed your own self in this poem and Best Wishes dear ♥️👏
    Your dreams all come true wishes great Author and a beautiful dancer dear friend 💕😊👍🏻💐

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    1. Hi Thattamma! I am glad you found my poem fascinating. Thank you. Some people show up confident, others, like me, earn it. I was an extremely shy kid. Beautiful and inspiring thoughts. 🙏🏻 Cheers to dances and dreams! 😘🤗 Enjoy your day!

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  24. Beautiful piece that’s so life affirming, Michele!
    ‘but I ain’t no fragile lady who needs protection
    or a broken bird that needs fixin’.
    I sure as hell ain’t no wind-up doll
    here for your pleasin’.’ – preach 💯, Queen.
    Loved those cracking last 2 lines – brilliant!
    Here, you dropped this 💁‍♂️ 👑

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    1. Thanks so much, Tom! Who doesn’t love a preachy queen. 😂 She showed up and I was a bit defenseless to stop her, so I let her speak. I think she might be sticking around for a while. 😁 🙏🏻

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    1. Thanks for telling me you love the last two lines. I almost left those out. 😆 I am also happy to read my writing gave you reason to smile. Wonderful feedback for me and now I am smiling. 😊🙏🏻

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    1. 🔊 🙌🏻 Thank you, for acknowledging that, Nancy. That means a lot to me. You are very kind. 🙏🏻 Like a lot of women, and men, I had my share of unwanted attention and body shaming when I was younger, and actually at least once in an adult jazz class. Not cool! I’ve learned to love and appreciate my petiteness with thighs of greatness! 😁 I think the poems are the young me speaking up. Better late than never! I derive great joy from giving others the courage and confidence to do the same. 💗

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      2. I do think it is a relatable experience, for many. 😔 I believe strongly in the power of writing and other art to transform and reframe negative experiences into lessons, strengths, and new insights. Thank you, Nancy! 🦋

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    1. Thanks so much for your enthusiastic reaction to my post. I almost didn’t share it. We are learning to push through some discomfort, aren’t we? Bravo on your podcast!! 🙌🏻 I don’t think “getting out of your comfort zone” means abandoning core values or common sense but I do think it means learning to quiet the inner critic, the one who breeds fear. So, cheers for a few wins this week! Now we can rest. haha

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    1. I am delighted that you caught this one! I had some thunder and fire moving through me that day. 🔥There are so many things I love about writing, not the least of which is to let out some younger venting! To speak up for her! Right? Thank you!

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