April 28, 2019 · 2:20 pm
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Taking Time – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon

Warp – RDP Sundayitaly-981191_1280.jpg

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Taking Time

I looked back towards the horizon
and I measured by heart
the distance traveled,
once, I craved the everything beyond
devouring places in the wake of drive,
now I savour where I’ve been
and the who of many conversations,
we lost a few along the way
raising the tide with a tear or two,
days past there was no rest
we moored for little
yet, curious, we delved for a while,
more often on the move
we compassed the globe and tore about
even now we’re far from still
but the harbour is inviting now
where I desire to be moored,
with long tables
in languid time
where words are shared
and never consumed.

©Paul Vincent Cannon

Note: warp can refer to the weave of a rope, but it can also mean the art of mooring a boat using rope.

 

Paul, pvcann.com

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43 responses to “Taking Time – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon”

  1. dawnbirdau
    April 28, 2019 at 2:31 pm

    This is so beautiful. Made me misty eyed!

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  3. jim-
    April 28, 2019 at 2:46 pm

    Ways from here to there—
    Matters not the distance met-
Withers on embrace—

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  4. sandyjwhite
    April 28, 2019 at 4:11 pm

    Perfectly crafted, Paul.

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  5. francisashis
    April 28, 2019 at 4:39 pm

    Thank you so much sir for sharing the beautiful poem🙏🙏🙏

    Liked by 1 person

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  7. calmkate
    April 28, 2019 at 9:51 pm

    you have talent, man this is so beautiful!

    Liked by 1 person

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  8. V.J. Knutson
    April 29, 2019 at 1:13 am

    Skillfully examined – how life changes gears, more contentment in the slower lane.

    Liked by 1 person

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  9. Leyda Bien
    April 29, 2019 at 1:45 am

    WOW, incredibly beautiful lines.

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  10. Winnie
    April 29, 2019 at 4:15 am

    I love this too, Paul. I’m comparing it with the journey of life.

    Like

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  11. lync56
    April 29, 2019 at 12:34 pm

    This poem moved me to tears

    Liked by 1 person

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