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“The human capacity for burden is like bamboo – far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance.” Jodi Picoult
It is best to play the long game,
to know what sacrifices need to be made
in order to claim something more,
to measure the inches of resistance
and understand the pain,
knowing when to act,
holding it all together
as the world slides away,
and, while others gasp,
to calmly hold the space.
©Paul vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
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So true, Paul.
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Ah, sounds like you know this Sandy.
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I,love that last line
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Thank you, it is really nice to know when words connect.
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Love this and the photo fits so well.
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“…to calmly hold the space”, it’s pretty challenging, have to try…
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Yes, not easy, thank you for sharing you response Amy.
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My mother had the spirit your describe in your poem. It was a trait I greatly admired.
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It’s a wonderful thing, what a great experience and memory, thank you for sharing it Liz.
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You’re welcome, Paul. My mother was very much on my mind yesterday.
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Yes,, but of course 🙂
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Great poem
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Many thanks Lyn
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A beautiful poem. It reminds me a little of Taoist wisdom. Be well and stay save, Paul! Enjoy the new week! Michael
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Yes, stay well indeed, and thank you 🙂
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Thank you Paul! Best wishes, Michael
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🙂
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🙂
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Takes discipline to focus on the ‘long game’ but always worth the effort. Good one, Paul.
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Thank you VJ, indeed it does.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Many thanks Chuck.
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Enlightening!! 🌷👍
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Thank you 🙂
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