dVerse Poets – The Perfect Seven Lines
Frank at dVerse has invited us to write a poem of our choosing – the challenge is to write only seven lines (I’m not sure about perfect lines though).
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“The only virtue is reckless love.” Arif Naseem
Slowly Unlocked
Waylaid, I ordered tea,
the streets were empty, though
this one was unknown to me,
her entrance was undeclared
though not unnoticed and we
slowly unlocked our dreams
in this strangest of times.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
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I like your description of their meeting with the empty streets where they could slowly unlock their dreams.
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It was that bit that came to me first. I wonder what stories will come out of this crisis? many thanks Frank.
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This has a romantic feel, the daring to meet when every where is quiet.
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Yes, an illicit feel. I wonder what stories might arise at the end of this crisis? Thank you.
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Nice. Here in America, no strangers talk to one another any more. Most are wearing masks. Many refuse to meet your eye as well. But the eyes which do meet yours have a special twinkle — we both suspect there is much more good going on here than bad. Please don’t overtire yourself, my friend, and leave yourself vulnerable to removal when so many are benefitted by your continued presence. Self care is part of this Lesson. 😚
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Thank you for the view into your world, yes, feeling worn out this weekend, the big one. Will be resting in the coming week.
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Puh-LEEZ actually do so, and for adequate periods of time. With-OUT GUILT or you won’t get the benefit 😙
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Now that’s certainly true, I will, I’m on light duties next week. 🙂
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😊
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Exquisite!
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I was searching for the right superlative for this poem, and you found it: exquisite!
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Many thanks Liz.
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Thank you so much Grady.
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A sweet, innocence about this
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Absolutely, that moment of chance, no preparation.
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So simple yet so real.
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Yes, strangely I felt that as I worked with it, and so now in some ways.
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Dreams and practical life
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Yes, that mixture so heady.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Beautiful poem
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Thank you.
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Nice.
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Thank you.
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slowly unlocked our dreams— love it.
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Thank you so much Amy.
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🙂
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Yes, they can lockdown a lot of things, but hopefully not our thoughts, and mind. Well written, Paul! Thank you! Michael
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Absolutely 🙂
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🙂🙂
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Oh my! Endless possibilities…
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Yes, it could even begin a short story.
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Indeed! Beautiful…
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Thank you so much Punam
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You are welcome, Paul. 🙂
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Yes, another exquisite! Perhaps, a beautiful beginning.
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Thank you so much Eugenia, a lovely response indeed.
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Most welcome!
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