Photo; provided by https://helenevaillant.com
Once
I took a step
a risk, and
I felt pain,
here I’m safe,
you see part of me
but not the whole
I’m keeping some of me
for me,
and, when I’m ready,
perhaps I’ll share some more
of who I really am.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
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I love the thoughts expressed here and the photo is perfect to go with it. Thought provoking about our relationships.
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Thank you, yes, the bit we keep, thanks for reflecting on this.
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Aww this is poignant and that picture adds such a wrenching sweetness!
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Thank you so much for sharing that.
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You’re welcome. I love how you used that great photo prompt to express this heart breaking truth.
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Thank you, it sure was a great photo to use.
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Yes, we all have that little piece of ourselves we guard…all about trust. Wonderful response to the prompt.
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Thank you so much Heather, yes the bit we keep.
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A pleasure!
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Wonderful poem, Paul!
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Thank you for that Winnie.
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You’re welcome, Paul.
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So much a part of human nature to hold a piece in reserve. Well said, Paul.
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Thank you so much Sandy, yes, that bit we keep for ourselves.
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Most welcome, Paul.
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❤
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don’t we all play that game!
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We do, even the liars.
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I love this poem – it really spoke to me
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Thanks for sharing that Lyn
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Sharing me, but not all of me, adorable poem, fully alive and real.
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Thank you so much Helene, and glad to have this back too, missed the interim, but life is always variable!
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Thank you Paul, I appreciate it.
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Most welcome Helene
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Yes, we do. A part that is sacrosanct.
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Very much so.
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I love this one! Do any of us ever really share 100% of who we are, even with spouses or close friends? I think not.
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I agree, I don’t think we do, we always keep a bit for ourselves, and need to. Thanks Jill 🙂
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Graphics are thought provoking. 1st – Zen. 2nd i see what i wish to see or not. Poetry profound . Astonishing. WOW👌🙏🙏🙏
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Many thanks Jay 🙂
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I like this line-I’m keeping some of me for me.
Beautiful thoughts, Paul. 🙂
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Thank you so much Amy.
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Ah…you’ve revealed all our secrets…those of us that hide behind the thin veneer of our blogs.
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Lol, yes, those, meaning all of course 🙂
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So simple and so true. This is beautifully written 🙂
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Thank you for sharing – wonderful compliment.
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Yes, so true. Adorable pic!
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Thank you so much Dawn.
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Welcome!
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This photo – I’m speechless
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Yes Helenen chose so well. Thank you for sharing your response.
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