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That one dream
to be set free of
all that feels suffocating
about this life,
to escape the calendar
and the minutiae of
papered responsibilities,
is an artful Trojan horse
of sorts,
for I am where I am
and nowhere else,
I only ever escape to me.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
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Just another WordPress.com site
Finding the Truth behind the American Hologram
Grow Flake By Flake
Thoughts that provoke yours.
Travel for Fun and Adventure
How I see life ❤
A combination of things created and things lived
"unspoken words demand to be written."
My life every Sunday..
Illustration, Concept Art & Comics/Manga
Creativity, DIY, Inspiration & Motivation
Handmade and upcycled jewelry, crafts, fashion, art
Overflowing Ideas.
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Beautiful Paul!
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Thank you so much Moira.
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A well-composed truth, Paul.
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Thank you so much for that.
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for I am where I am
and nowhere else,
i so appreciate this simple direct truth – thank you Paul
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Thank you Gina for sharing that thoughtful response.
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you are welcome, absolutely my pleasure
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The lines are simple but are very true..i love it Paul
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Thank you for those encouraging words.
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Well said, Paul.
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Thank you for that Mark, much appreciated.
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Well . articulated. Can relate . to it. Loved it. Thank you, PV. Regards. Jay
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Many thanks Jay 🙂
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This one is a gem!
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Thank you so much Pragati 🙂
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lovely, that last line holds the punch! You and nature 🙂
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Thank you so much Kate, glad it spoke. 🙂
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Being 100% you is absolutely freeing and what helps us shine and embrace the beauty of the world around us. 🙂
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Absolutely so, fully agree with you.
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Lovely lines, Paul!
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Thank you so much Winnie.
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You’re welcome, Paul.
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To be set free of all that is suffocating –
I think everyone wants to..
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Yes, absolutely, the human condition, I think it would be an exceptional person who could permanently rise above it, life can be, as we live it, complicated. Thank you for reflecting and sharing this Nalini.
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I only ever escape to me!!
Wonderful words !!
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Very kind, thank you for your encouraging words.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you Charles
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A good reminder of what really is – well written
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Yes, thank you 🙂
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