Photo: north of Laverton.
“Loneliness can be conquered only by those who can bear solitude.” Paul Tillich
I craved the silence
until it crashed hard against me,
leaving me breathless for more,
wanting to run from the precipice
of that dance of paradox,
wanting not wanting,
having, resisting,
taking a leap,
being caught up by those
non-existent arms,
cradled against the lonely,
held within the chaos,
safe in my uncertainty.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
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Well said, Paul.
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Thank you Sandy.
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Welcome.
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Wonderful piece but hard to attend.
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Yes, very much so, thank you for sharing Rupali.
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This is nothing new to me.
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Beautifully spoken!
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Thank you for sharing that, much appreciated.
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I think so many are feeling this now. Careful what you ask for, comes to mind.
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Ah yes indeed, that moment of choice, facing the fears or challenges of the unknown. Thank you VJ,
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Welcome, Paul.
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A real poem for the times.
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Thanks so much, weird times for sure, and feelings!
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Such a troubling time…
Well said, Paul.
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Many thanks Amy, yes, very troubling.
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Wow!! I really loved this, Paul!!! Masterfully done!! Bravo!!!
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Thank you so much, such a wonderful response Charles.
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Have to tell it like it is!!! 😁✨✨👍
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Much appreciated 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Appreciate your support Charles.
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I’m part of the official cheerleading team! LOL 😁✨✨👍
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Ha, lol indeed 🙂
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As a lover of paradox, I particularly appreciate this one.
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There’s nothing like paradox, besides I believe we live a lie if we don’t acknowledge it, it is always there. Thanks for that Liz
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You’re welcome, Paul.
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A very good description of what happens when we are confronted with loneliness, and silence. We all want to be selfish/ egoists. 😉 Thank you, Paul! Great thoughts, just in this time of arranged silence. Stay well and save. Michael
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Thank you – I wish you the very same.
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I love this poem – words so true
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That true silence.
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