Harry was well outside the ‘norm’
so different that he didn’t try to conform
he stretched all limitations.
Found his tormentors arose from his imagination,
mere reflections of his own fear and hate
only conquered by being compassionate.
With support of like-minded friends
He found the strength to send
Those tormentors to their end …
A demonstration that conforming can distort
As compromise can limit our potential!
Clarifies that we can confront our fears and failings
With the support of genuine friends
That ‘enemies’ are our own invention.
Loving kindness the best solution.
With effort and patience we can transcend
Our disturbing moods and emotions,
Allowing peace and calm to descend.
So why limit your potential?
Wrong friends drain our life force!
Anger and greed make us ugly inside and out
Fears and worries a useless waste of energy.
If Harry could conquer his foes
We can surely confront our woes?
Beat those emotional lows
and ensure that your real potential grows.
21.2.07, edited 24.2.17 – a continuation of the Harry Potter theme!
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Really enjoyed this, love the theme! The point on how we torment our ownselves is a very good one. Sometimes life is easier when we are able to see past our noses.
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you sure said it! Nice to meet you 🙂
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Seriously, why not?
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Each line is beautifully worded and truly magical, Kate. 🙂
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Haha, I happened to see the link, and I just had to read it. Enjoyed it very much. 🙂
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[…] Orphaned Harry had to endure cruel relatives […]
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It is inspiring Kate. It is important to meet like minded people who will support us to bring us up. Though not so easy to find.
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Personally an inspiring piece, thank you Kate xx
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But those last lines are not to be taken literally. I do accidentally look into the mirror from time to time and am horrified by what I see.
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Brutus sat shaking in sad introspection
Timidly terrified of his reflection
Craving for confidence before retribution
Wondering what would be his contribution
Then when slept he escaped and he dreamed
Of a world where nothing was quite as it seemed
Where no-one was watching his every move
In a world within which he had nothing to prove
When he awoke he was new, he was strong
Despite his mistakes he’d done nothing wrong
He confronted incompetence without further care
He looked in the mirror. He liked what was there.
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I like the last stanza. It says a lot. 🙂
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As Harry has learned ‘magic’ is a responsibility a well as a gift.
Words can be magic especially when good intentions are coupled with a smile.
Sometimes just a little change of perception can make a big difference. 🙂
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Well said Kate, we do need to attend to our voices
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The line ” EACH TIME IS A BIG WIN ” is so much mean to me now .
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Wrong friends drain our life force!
Anger and greed make us ugly inside and out
my favourite lines, i need to be brave enough to identify and stay far from these!
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This is so cool and creative, Kate…with a powerful message!
We learned a lot from Harry! “Thank you, Harry!”
We learn a lot from you, too, Kate! “Thank you, Kate!”
HUGS!!! 🙂
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This is beautiful, no surprises 🙂
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Conforming can distort, compromise can limit – very true words and ones I have taken a lifetime to accept! Thank you for this reinforcement of the wonderful message of Harry Potter.
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[…] Written at the request of Sun and Moon who enjoyed my poems Quiditch and Tormentors. […]
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[…] – And here’s another about Harry conquered his […]
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Siriusly love this !!
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Siriusly, I think that you are in love with Harry Potter 🤔☺️
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