Breaking Up #flashfiction

when living in the box has worn out its welcome where do we go?

It had all gotten so old

conforming had never been my style

I liked self expression

using the broad brush to make my statement

they had pushed me too far

I am after all human

I squeezed into this box for too long

I am getting out of said box and creating a new me

Thank you to G-Man who each week gives us a place to come as ourselves. Happy 55 all!

Photograph – I wish I had someone to attribute to this photo as it was found in public domain

Author: moondustwriter

Thank you for visiting Moondustwriter. One of the many exciting things I've had the honor of doing is writing and publishing in multiple genres (including education) in E. African for E. Africa. As a writer, it is a thrill to write for children (on all continents) who want to learn. I've been part of the blogging community for more than 13 years. Some old timers may remember the award winning (2011 Twitter Shorty ) blog community - One Stop Poetry. I was the co-producer of that fast growing blog community. I am a published writer, poet, artist and photographer. I have written, as well as edited, for periodicals, radio, blogs and fellow writers. There are many facets to this moon - my joy is in meeting you! View all posts by moondustwriter

7 thoughts on “Breaking Up #flashfiction”

brian says:

March 8, 2012 at 7:30 pm

smiles…best of luck breaking that box…and is it the new you or the real you…either way that is a beautiful thing…

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1. moondustwriter says:
  
  March 9, 2012 at 12:38 am
  
  I think all of us get tired of the box that restricts our creativity and uniqueness
  thanks Bri
  
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G-Man says:

March 9, 2012 at 4:16 am

So…
Your inspiration in life comes from Taco Bell?
We all seek it in the strangest places.
Loved your 55 MDW.
Nice to see you back.
Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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Yvonne Osborne says:

March 9, 2012 at 4:41 am

This is a happy 55! But why is it so hard to break out of the box? I think it’s fear. Fear of the untried and the new, fear of being without insurance and a solid roof over our heads. Fear is the enemy of creativity. I wanna kick it’!

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Steve E says:

March 9, 2012 at 5:26 am

Breaking up is hard to do…or IS it?–grin!

C’mon, Jack–OUT of that box, buddy. The world awaits your YOU, be it new or not!

Nice one, Moonbeam!

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the_talon@ymail.com says:

March 9, 2012 at 7:51 am

It’s liberating to drop a mask and reveal ourselves. Loved this, Leslie!

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slpmartin says:

March 9, 2012 at 8:19 am

Never been very good at conforming…so really enjoyed your poem and sentiments expressed.

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