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“Do you remember who you were, before the world told you who you should be?” Charles Bukowski
Wisdom So Rare
At days end what did you receive,
what did you let go?
An examen of ebb and flow might help,
for life gives up a series unplanned,
memories touched by a word or a chord,
the sound of a voice to reminisce,
an exhaust that intrudes,
sunrise, sunset,
faces, tears and smiles,
all morsels of emotion to feast,
nothing rote learning can touch,
and though two times two equals four,
what feeling is that?
Or a library the envy of all?
Pages and jottings are bankable things,
even a conference or two,
but at the end of the day a little reflect
brings a wisdom so rare,
a discernment of movement or no,
be there pain and resist,
or perhaps joy and relief,
acceptance and gratitude redecorate inside,
and gently encourage release,
no mountains may move,
but a peace will exist,
as we learn to be just as is.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
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A difficult concept to achieve
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Yes, it certainly is.
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It’s truly very rare…..
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Yes, I am not so disciplined.
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Superb.
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Many thanks:)
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very thoughtful rendering, as always
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Many thanks 🙂
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🙂 as is. your is is pretty good from what i’ve seen
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Very kind and thoughtful. 🙂
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I would like to stay in a calm heart at day’s end.☺️
Nice topic☺️
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Thank you Nasuko:)
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I find the hard part about wisdom isn’t getting it, but holding onto it even in times of trouble!
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Yes, not letting it go in the stress and strain
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Much to ponder here, and certainly something I think of often – at the end of the day, what was it all for?
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Yes, and what can I let go of, so simple and yet for most of us so difficult – many thanks.
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You are right about that.
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🙂
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perfect meditation … you express it so well and it’s resonated with others
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Thank you so much Kate 😉
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😎
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Like the last two lines.
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Thank you Amy 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Many thanks:)
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Always my pleasure, Paul!
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I concur
“wisdom so rare”
Regards and good will blogging.
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Thank you so much for reflecting on this.
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‘just as is’ is so simple but rare. Words of wisdom, Paul.
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Many thanks Punam- yes, so rare
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You are welcome.
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Very deep – wisdom encapsulated in your words – loved the quote too the answer for me – “no – I don’t think I do” – does anyone though??
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Very kind
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And I guess few do know.
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