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“You can’t look back; you have to keep looking forward.” Lucy Liu
And Danced
This has been a real moment,
it was always coming, though
not as you might think,
destined in some way,
though on reflection perhaps,
to examine my heart and
gather in the desert
of my soul and refresh,
to ask, was it as it should be?
The world I mean,
where the mythical beast Normal
clamours for attention,
coming to life in habits,
thriving in routines and
growing fat on drudge,
it was after midnight in the
courtyard of dreams
that I lanced that beast
and danced.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
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Brilliant poem Paul.
“it was after midnight in the
courtyard of dreams
that I lanced that beast
and danced.”
Superb.
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Those are my favorite lines as well!!
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Thank you Liz.
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You’re welcome, Paul.
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Thank you so much Gabriela, much appreciated.
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My pleasure Paul.
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I really enjoyed that final rhyme, lanced and danced.
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Many thanks Maria.
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Profound.
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Thank you very much for that Rupali.
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Normalcy – so alluring, so elusive, so deceptive. Intriguing write, Paul.
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Yes, the rut. Thanks so much VJ.
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Welcome, Paul.
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Brilliant! Love the imagery!
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Thank you so much.
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One thing that I missed during my hiatus from social media was your poetry. Happy to be back and reading it once more
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That is indeed high praise, but equally so, looking forward to your writing which I find insightful and refreshing.
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I love it – yes it does need lancing
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Yes indeed.
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This is the gift we are being offered during this Pandemic, forced to look at our previous self-inflicted ‘normal’ and wake up to better possibilities! Wonderful poem Paul, a favourite!
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I really am wrestling with it now, thank you so much for sharing that.
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Listen to your heart Paul.
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Yes indeed, the only true way. Thank you.
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I have nominated you for Sunshine Blogger Award. Please have a look https://daneelyunus.com/2020/05/18/sunshine-blogger-award-7/
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Thank you for the very kind thought, I am honoured indeed, but sadly a little time poor to complete the tasks. But I treasure the nomination.
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Most welcome, it’s ok
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Many thanks 🙂
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Most welcome 😊😊
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Me too, Paul! The final rhymes are wonderful, and we should not waste any time looking back.Michael
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No, we must look forward.
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Totally agree, Paul! There is no other way. Best wishes!s
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Love it!
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Thank you so much
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