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“Always ask yourself: “What will happen if I say nothing?” Kamand Kojouri
Languid hangs the mist
on my sea of tranquility,
my soul becalmed so restful,
taking leave of the six p.m. paranoia,
that hurricane of disruption
lurking in the corners of the mind
nurturing thoughts
as a cuckoo inhabits another’s,
for sanity
best set aside.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
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A love story that meets travel and nature
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Judaism, work, life, poetry, etc. Not code for "single and looking". This is not a dating blog.
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The six pm paranoia can really ruin your sea of tranquility!
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Yes, I gave it up many years ago, but I see its effect everywhere.
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I like your poem and the quote really speaks to me right now. I have been asking myself the same question.
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Thank you so much Suzanne, yes, that quote has become very important to me.
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Saying nothing can sometimes be a true challenge!
6 PM paranoia with a hurricant of disruption….this reminds me of my days on the job….right when I was ready to leave and go home and suddenly there would appear demands, to-dos, emails and calls…..a hurricane of disruption!
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Ah, that awful moment, I resonate with that, thank you so much.
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Nice poem
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nice one 😉
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😉
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Wisdom poetically and beautifully written. It is good to be becalmed in the mist while the world hurries by.
Excellent quotation, too.
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Well said!
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Thank you Liz
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Beautiful.
I need to practice this.
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Yes, it is liberating I can attest. Thanks yo so much Rupali
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And it is a difficult task for me 😀
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Yes, never a simple matter for anyone. 🙂
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Hey! I nominated you for The Liebster Award! Check it out here: https://robinleeann.com/2019/08/27/the-liebster-award/
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Thank you Robin, that is very kind indeed, I am honoured, though I may disappoint as I haven’t been able to get to the last nomination due to time management issues, but I will try 🙂
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Trying is what counts!
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😀
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That end-of-day moment is a welcome calm, isn’t it?
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It sure is, like an oasis.
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In retirement, I don’t miss the disruption, although I can create my own at times!
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Gripping write! Calm center Paul — my wish for you.
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Yes, though this is more reflecting on the past and those around me, I have my moments, thank you for that very kind wish.
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I very much like your quote setup, and that “hurricane of disruption.” especially.
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Yes, that quote has become important to me, thank you so much.
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Six pm paranoia… I read so much into that…
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Yes, could be so many things, thank you Bjorn.
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This is so perfect Paul. Well done.
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Very kind, thank you so much Linda.
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Love your opening – a peace worth skipping the news for.
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Which for me used to be the news as well as the traffic. But having said that it will be many things for many people. Thank you so much VJ.
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My pleasure, Paul. I always enjoy your words.
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🙂
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Really an awesome post, Paul!! I nominate this for your “Best Of Paul” collection!!
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What a wonderful compliment, thank you Charles for your continued encouragement.
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Beautifully written, Paul.
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Thank you so much for your encouraging words.
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Love it, Paul! Great done, with a interesting quote too. Michael
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Thank you so much Michael.
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:-))
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A poignant poem
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I totally got this one wrong but great poem
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Perhaps, but poetry is about how the reader makes sense of it too.
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