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Days Of Chaff
I remember the morning,
breakfast slow and quiet,
the radio seemed muted and grey,
and the muesli life chaff.
The conversation, a little one-sided,
was uninspiring,
but the day was light, and
work passed for something
to fill the day, with
photocopier conversations,
and ersatz morning tea.
Then home again
to the quiet,
which is fine for a while,
till I think of something to say,
something to share,
a knowing look,
a laugh,
or a tender touch.
I hate it when you’re away,
the days drag
and taste like chaff.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul,
pvcann.com
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This reminds me of the John Denver song… Some days are Diamonds …Some days are Stones!
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Good grief, I’d forgotten that song, nice reminder, thank you, and for reading too.
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Yes, Good old John Denver!
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Indeed 🙂
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I can really relate to this – words painting a picture of emotions felt when you’re away
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This hits home. So true.
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Thank you Sandy, I am encouraged in knowing it connects.
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Beautiful image you have created within these words.
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Thank you Helene, it is so wonderful to know when it touches others.
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I feel it.
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Thank you Rupali for sharing that it connects, that means a lot.
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ah you old romantic codger! How sweet … 🙂
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Lol, thanks Kate 🙂
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oh I hate days like that too, but the reuniting is so very lovely
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Yes gina, that’s the good bit
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Bittersweet
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Absolutely so. Thank you
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beautiful slice of life poem
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Nice blog
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It’s so true, melancholic and touching 🙂 well done 👍!
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Thank you so much Victoria
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Another really great post, Paul!! Loved your three last lines! A perfect capture of being separated from your beloved, even if for a limited time!!
Bellissimo, Paul, Bellissimo!!
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Yes, even short times can be a problem. Thank you.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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What can I say – Thanks
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Such a beautiful portrayal of the yearning of the heart. Loved it.,
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Thank you very much Megha
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