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“To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.” Mary Oliver
Attention
All the world is hello,
like a lover flirtatiously smiling
drawing attention indiscreetly
all red shoes and lipstick,
just wanting some loving attention.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
Love the quote too.
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Many thanks Cheryl 🙂
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😊
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Nice one, astute observations and reflections.
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Many thanks Charlotte.
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exactly why we need to choose where we focus our energy!
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Indeed 🙂
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Lovely, Paul
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it, thank you.
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your poem paired beautifully with the quote like an extension of its true meaning
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True.
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Thank you Rupali
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Witty !!
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Nicely noticed Nalini – thank you for reflecting on it.
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Nice one, Paul.
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Thank you Winnie.
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You’re welcome, Paul.
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So very true, Paul. 🙂
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Thank you Amy 🙂
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Very nice, very nice indeed 🙂
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Many thanks 🙂
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Yes, we all want attention and hello is the beginning. Thanks for sharing.
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Indeed, thank you Patricia
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Well done, Paul! 😊 Best wishes for the week. Michael
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Wow I love the wording of this poem – fantastic
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I thought you might, and thank you Lyn 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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🙂
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