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“…. identity is performatively constituted by the very ‘expressions’ that are said to be its results.” Judith Butler
The Big Questions What are the narratives that matter most of all, how do they form and shape our fragile lives, and, when do we know ourselves as ourselves, is fate our lot or, is fate a story about our lot. How do they form and shape our fragile lives these harbingers of unseen inner truths, is fate our lot or, is fate a story about our lot, what is it that we think we know of knowing. These harbingers of unseen inner truths, we must learn to live with what we have created, what is it that we think we know of knowing, is this the demise rooted in our blindness. We must learn to live with what we have created, and, when do we know ourselves as ourselves, is this the demise rooted in our blindness, what are the narratives that matter most of all? ©Paul Vincent Cannon
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These are all some very intriguing questions Paul.
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Many thanks Jim, deep in the heart.
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Your pantoum asks the big questions in such a human and profound way, a balance that is very unusal to achieve.
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It seems so heavy, yet in reality, a simple choice to be made. Thank you Liz.
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As your poem so aptly conveys. You’re welcome, Paul.
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Are we the person we want to be, or are we the person we think others want us to be?
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Yes indeed, that is the question, and one that I think dogs western society, thank you very much Jill.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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This is indeed the big question we must explore to be who we are meant to be. Great words, Paul.
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Thank you so much Astrid, yes, the key to a real life is that better understanding as I see it.
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These are the important questions, we have to anser for ourselves. Only this way we can have a self determined and happy life. Michael
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Absolutely so, thank you Michael.
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These are deep questions, Paul.
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Something to reflect on, thanks for giving them some thought.
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A brilliant pantoum – you are so skilled at these poems
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Thank you so much
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