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Written by Jacob Ibrag

There are days when routine is enough,

when I would temporarily part from the whispers

of my conscience. I’d wake, work and go back to bed.

No thinking involved, it’s automatic.Then there are

days when I’d wake and halt myself from doing a thing.

No physical movement. Raw self reflection. I’d question

every one of my intentions, whether this body and mind

was furthering its passenger towards a sound destination.

I wondered what my soul would say if somehow it could

talk to me. As I’d try to dive deeper within my psyche, the

Suns claws would pull at the corners of my eye lids.

Routine would call my name, and I’d follow it.


Photographer Unknown


Hey everyone, so today is my birthday.

This year wouldn’t have been special without

all of you in it. Thanks for being a part of my

life and an integral part of my growth.

– Jacob

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  1. Molly's avatar

    HAPPY “B” DAY!

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  2. insidioustemptation's avatar
    insidioustemptation

    We share a birthday! Hope your day is lovely…and maybe not so routine…! πŸ™‚

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  3. jcook48's avatar

    Happy Birthday & thanks for sharing your thoughts in words!

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  4. nafi's avatar
    booksncrooks

    Blessed birthday, Jacob! Thanks for blessing us with your poems always. 😊

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  5. lizaaitken's avatar

    Have a lovely birthday πŸŽ‰πŸŽˆπŸŽ‚

    Liked by 1 person

  6. Aks Thariani's avatar

    Like always an amazing read!! I have to say i look forward to reading your poems on a daily basis!! Also Many many happy returns of the day!!
    I hope you have a blessed year ahead and you continue doing the things you love with the passion and zeal that is so inspiring! 😊
    And I do hope that continues to include poetry πŸ™‚

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  7. amy ann's avatar

    Happy Birthday, Jacob! Thank you for sharing your gift of writing with the world. …And for encouraging others with their writing with all of your ‘likes’. Best wishes!

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  8. etchandscribe's avatar

    Enjoy the day! Thank you for sharing your artistry!

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  9. katherinemaruta's avatar

    LA MULȚI ANI!!! MULȚI ANI SΔ‚ FIE!!! πŸ™‚

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  10. rothpoetry's avatar

    Happy Birthday Jacob! Keep up the good work! I love your work!
    Dwight

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  11. Don's avatar

    Great writing. Happy birthday!

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  12. justdoreen.'s avatar

    Super awesome!

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  13. oldepunk's avatar

    Happy Birthday Jacob! And thank you for the lovely poems!

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  14. JGomez's avatar

    Happy Birthday! Its always great reading your blog. Have a beautiful BirthdayπŸŽ‚πŸŽ‰πŸŽ

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  15. duaalikhan's avatar

    Happy Birthday! May you have many more, and God bless you with a long life so that you keep on sharing your beautiful thoughts with us! πŸ™‚

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  16. choleintodiamonds's avatar

    Happy Birthday to you!!;-)

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  17. The Bard's avatar

    Loved it. And a very happy birthday! πŸ™‚

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  18. May J's avatar

    Happy Birthday Jacob! Thank you for all the beautiful things you write. πŸ™‚

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  19. S. Hicks's avatar

    Have a great birthday today — with no self reflection and lots of cake!

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  20. inkjar22's avatar

    Wish you a very happy birthdayyy..!!! πŸ™‚

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  21. Missus A's avatar
    mimispassion

    Super happy duper birthday. I enjoy your writing, it creates fiiiinneeee wild imagery

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  22. Imelda's avatar

    Happy birthday.

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  23. atangledmindamongroses's avatar

    It is your birthday but it is you who give us the gift of your writing. Thank you so much. Have a wonderful day!

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  24. deleted's avatar
    VictoryInTrouble

    Happy Birthday, Jacob! πŸ™‚

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  25. Anne J.'s avatar

    Happy birthday, Jacob! Hope it’s a fabulous one. All the very best!
    And in case it hasn’t been said enough, I’d like to say that your poetry is truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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  26. randyjw's avatar

    Happy birthday, Jacob! I made a card for you: https:// newsnotes1.wordpress.com/2016/09/13/birthday-card-eternal-flame/

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  27. Karina Pinella's avatar

    O special day, it’s your birthday, have fun and just play!

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  28. Prince Themba's avatar
    Prince Themba

    Reblogged this on PRINCE THEMBA.

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  29. Melba Christie at Poemattic's avatar

    Great composition. Interesting contrast of texture. Poses a question. Love it.

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  30. ScribbledbyM's avatar

    Happy birthday Jacob πŸ™‚

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  31. DeanJean's avatar

    Happy birthday! πŸŽ‚

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  32. doubtpuppet's avatar

    Happy Birthday Jacob

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  33. Lei Buenafe's avatar

    Happy, Happy Birthday Jacob! ❀

    Liked by 1 person

  34. poemation's avatar

    Wow Jacob – are you feeling all that poetry love? Hope you find another poem today!

    Liked by 2 people

  35. Shareen Ayoub Mansfield's avatar

    We share a birthday as well! Happy birthday!!

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  36. Freedom2Survive's avatar
    rbaldwin0204

    Happy Birthday! I might not comment very often but I truly do appreciate your poetry!

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  37. richcreativemuse's avatar

    Happy Birthday and happy to share your journey in poetry.

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  38. Andrew Blair's avatar

    yes, happy birthday for yesterday

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  40. Apurva's avatar

    Happy Birthday, Jacob. πŸ™‚

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