
“I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to se me.” Ralph Ellison
The Question When did someone last speak to you in sounds of love, with eyes of invitation and tones of welcome that broke the dam of your invisibility that overwhelms, when did you last tell your story outside of yourself to a world of someone who listened to your deep? ©Paul Vincent Cannon
Wow…❤️
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Thank you for the beautiful and passionate response.
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You’re welcome.❤️
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Brilliant quote to set of the poem . As for the poem, it was short and direct! Loved it.
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Thank you so much.
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One is blessed to have someone to share true feelings.
Wonderful work Paul.
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It sure is a blessing, thank you for sharing this Rupali.
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Good question, and sadly…it’s been a while.
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O, that is sad news VJ.
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Same here. It’s a very hard question to ask oneself.
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Yes, I think it is hard, but deep down, we know 🙂 thank you Liz.
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You’re welcome, Paul.
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Also hard to fathom at times….
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Yes . . .
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Yes, not a surface question, so needs much reflection. Can leave one with dissonance like feeling lonely in a crowd.
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When? Makes one stop to listen and ask the question when? Great work Paul. ❤️
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Thank you so much Cindy 🙂
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Always Paul! ❤️
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🙂
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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So many left out in the cold I fear
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Yes, sadly!! Hope you have a Happy New Year!! 😊✨✨
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Yes, I hope you have a wonderful New Year Chuck 🙂
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Thanks for such a beautifully penned poem.
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Many thanks indeed, appreciated 🙂
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Pleasure. Season’s Greetings.
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Yes, season’s greetings 🙂
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Cheers. Nadolig Llawen (Merry Christmas)
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🙂
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Cheers.
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Bravo, Paul! ❤ Isn't this what we all want…to connect at a meaningful level?
Beautiful poem! All the best!
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Yes, very much, thank you Cindy, seasons greetings.
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There are so many invisible persons around. No government want to see, we shall not see. Good thoughts. Lets hope this world will become better after the pandemic. (The hope will never die!) Michael
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The hope never dies, it lives in us, hoping indeed for a better way 🙂
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Amazing article Mr Paul and spoken with truth’s🤓
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Many thanks, I think too many people have become invisible in our society.
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This is an amazing poem – you do😄
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Thank you so much 🙂
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