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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
This is so beautiful. Made me misty eyed!
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Ah, me too, it came from that place, thank you for sharing how it spoke to you.
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This is really lovely!
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Thank you, it is very personal – that stage of reflecting so it came more from my centre.
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I can relate to some of it, you have articulated it so beautifully
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Thank you for reflecting on it and sharing too.
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Ways from here to there—
Matters not the distance met- Withers on embrace—
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Nice reflection, maters not indeed, many thanks
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Nice work. When something stirs me to write…I like!
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Well that is so encouraging, thank you.
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Perfectly crafted, Paul.
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Many thanks Sandy, very much appreciate your thoughtful words.
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Sure, Paul.
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Thank you so much sir for sharing the beautiful poem🙏🙏🙏
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Many thanks Francis, this one’s close to my heart 🙂
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You are most welcome
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Simply beautiful!!
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Thank you Heather, really appreciate your thoughtful response.
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You are most welcome.
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you have talent, man this is so beautiful!
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Thank you Kate, that means a lot, it came from a deep personal centre.
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it did indeed!
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🙂
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Skillfully examined – how life changes gears, more contentment in the slower lane.
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Yes, and that aging reality, and those who goe ahead of us, such an amazing journey we all have.
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Very true.
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WOW, incredibly beautiful lines.
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Thank you so much Leyda 🙂
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Most welcome, of course 🙂
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🙂
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🙂
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I love this too, Paul. I’m comparing it with the journey of life.
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This poem moved me to tears
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I thought it might, all those years!!
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So beautiful!
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Thank you so much Punam
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My pleasure!
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Good
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Thank you 🙂
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For sure. How long have you been writing poetry?
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Most recently about a year, but on and off most of my life i’ve done littel bits.
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Good! Keep going. I like it.
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Thank you for that encouragement.
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