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“Half the confusion in the world comes from not knowing how little we need.” Richard E. Byrd
When the shadow takes all
we lose our deep, inner sight
and chaos presents
so beautifully as need,
as urgency,
wrapped and double wrapped
all shiny and shouting,
like sirens calling us onto the
rocks unaware,
how little we know ourselves,
and how little we really need.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
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Nice
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Many thanks Ana.
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Such is the irony of life – nicely “wrapped” Paul.
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Yes, irony indeed, many thanks for your thoughts VJ
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Most welcome, Paul
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I found that out in 2014, a little late in life, but 🤷🏼♀️
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Yes, I think we all arrive later, but better than never 🙂
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Right!
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🙂
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Minimalism
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Food,Clothing, Shelter
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Exactly so 🙂
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Beautifully said, Paul. Sometimes, a little late to know ourselves.
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Thank you Amy, yes, a little late but at least it’s a start.
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Great poem
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Many thanks 🙂
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Beautifully said, Paul.
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Many thanks Winnie 🙂
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You’re welcome, Paul! 🙂
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The irony for me was realizing as an adult how little my family had when I was growing up (comparatively speaking). I didn’t know it at the time because I never wanted for anything; I had everything I needed.
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Yes i grew up in poverty yet we got by mostly. Now I’m learning to shed what I’ve accrued over the last couple of decades.
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Reblogged this on The Poets Peace.
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Many thanks for sharing this.
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Most welcome
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Intriguing and so true. Michael
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Yes, if only we’d all grasp it, imagine!
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The truth rings from this. This reminds me of my recent frantic search to find a job. I have enough to pay the bills each month with a few dollars left for fun. I’m enjoying life as-is, so why spoil it with grabbing for more dollars?
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Yes, getting enmeshed in work means time and devotion and so many other complications too. Not far off those decisions myself.
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Ready to retire? Or thinking of going back to work?
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Moving to retirement from my vocation into things I want to do, having to consider some part time work.
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