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“I always wonder why birds stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on the earth. Then I ask myself the same question.” Harun Yahya
Imprisoned In Freedom
His mind obsessed with lines,
borders composed
by those vested in suits,
believing that one must follow
as blindly and silently as possible,
ideals of no value save but the
value of the power to be made to do so,
not knowing,
and yet truly knowing,
but rather, not wanting to know,
that there is no such power
other than that which the mind
plays on the conscience,
imprisoning the self in
the belief that this is freedom.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
parallax 
Profound
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Thank you so much for that.
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No ! Thank you 🙏
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🙂
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Another thought provoking poem, Paul. The quotation kicks it off, and you add to the question.
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Thank you so much VJ
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Pleasure!
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So true, Paul. The mind has us convinced that it is the important part of us, and when the wiring of it is askew for whatever reason, all manner of mayhem may ensue. That’s why it’s good to get into the habit of leaving the mind behind at times…
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Yes, absolutely Lisa, and thank you
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A good write, Topic so true.
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Thank you so much James.
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With pleasure
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I concur that this is a very thought-provoking poem. I sat with it for several minutes. When I think of freedom, I think of the Shaker song, “Simple Gifts.” I’m going to stick with that.
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Thank you for sharing your reaction to the words and what a wonderfully contemplative response.
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Pretty powerful. Our minds can certainly do that
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Fortunately some of us know it and work with that.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Many thanks Charles
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You hit the nail with it, Paul! Its really difficult to see and accept real freedom, without beeing imprisoned by all the wonderful but at least needless things. Michael
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Nice summary Michael, exactly so.
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😉
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Hmmm so true – you have nailed the human condition
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Thank you so much Lyn.
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