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“If we are to achieve a richer culture, we must weave one in which each diverse human gift will find a fitting place.” Margaret Meade
They were real
devoted,
oblivious and in love,
they knew they were broken,
only others imprisoned them
in shackles of judgement
devised in their own
shallow minds and
jealous of their freedom
to simply be
more human than they.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
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Ask Something Genuine
Exploring my Thoughts. Finding Myself. Searching for More.
A writer inspired by nature and human nature
Healing CPTSD with Poetry and Photography
The soul of my ink is you
Scribbles by Afzal Moolla
Collection of a creator
The Writings & Ramblings of Colm Black
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I love the quote you shared. What you said in your poem is true. “only others imprisoned them in shackles of judgement devised in their own shallow minds”
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Thank you so much Winnie.
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You’re welcome, Paul.
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Interesting ♡
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…to simply be more human than they — so sad…
Well said, Paul.
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Thank you Amy.
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MM shares great wisdom as do your poems … most seem green with envy at those comfortable in their own skin!
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Yes, the world can’t be comfortable in its own skin, it has to build false worlds.
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knowing reality can be disappointing but far more realistic 🙂
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Very applicable at the moment – amazing poem
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Thank you so much.
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So true, Paul! Thank you for mentioning this great way! Michael
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Thank you Michael
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🙂
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There will always be judging mouths around us. People who really care about humanity embraces diversity.
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So agree, I’m meeting more good souls like that.
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Good to know.
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Brilliant poem, as you are very deep!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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What a great poem of love and freedom from the judgment of the masses by deciding to go the way that love leads you!! Bravo, My Friend!
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Yes, go your own way, thank you Charles 🙂
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Always the best choice but requires the strength to oppose the thundering herd!
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And lately they’re becoming blind.
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This is lovely. The next time I host an Inclusion challenge on KindSpring you are invited. =) Your poem speaks to the soul of it. Labels are lies but ones we are developed over eons to get fast information in seconds about new people. Those old labels were meant to teach us quickly “safe” or “not safe.” Today’s 21st Century labels are endless and, for the most part, teach us nothing but how to put up walls. My 2c. =) ♥.
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Yes, I find that to be true, very sad. Thank you so much.
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You’re very welcome. ♥.
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“Ones we developed over eons” that should be. Sorry for the typo! ♥.
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🙂 it is guaranteed that typos will happen.
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=) ♥.
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