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“We need people in our lives with whom we can be as open as possible. To have real conversations with people may seem like such a simple, obvious suggestion, but it involves courage and risk.” Thomas Moore
Samaritans
They washed my fetid journey sores with
words of love and such intimate and warm
soothing smiles on their hands, that
to be held in that space without judgement was
so powerful, even the word friends is inadequate.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
I heard that those Samaritans were pretty good.
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Yeah, and I like to have them around.
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So true!
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Indeed, and so good, many thanks VJ.
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Welcome, Paul.
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Great…
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Many thanks Luisa
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Nice. It’s great to have non judgemental friends.
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A nice poem – tis great to not have to walk on eggshells – true friendships. 🙂
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Yes, that’s it really, to be authentic no matter what, many thanks for that.
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Just like talking to school friends where no one judges each other.
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All on the same page in terms of being open and willing to share, I live for that.
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to be held in that space without judgement… Love it!
Thank you, Paul. 🙂
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My pleasure Amy, many thanks.
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This feels very Biblical. I like it.
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Yes, a lived gospel, so glad you like it.
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Welcome back ♥️💥♥️
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Good to be here 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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It’s good to have those sort of friends.
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Indeed!!!
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These are true Samaritans. I totally agree to the quote too, Paul! Thank you for these positive thoughts. Michael
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We need to acknowledge them more I feel , so many out there.
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Yes so beautifully put
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Thank you so much.
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