“The pursuit of perfection is tiresome.” Liz Russell
As The Light Shines Beaten by fierce winds and cold rain, less majestic after the passing storms, eaten away at the edges of my defence, ∽ And yet, look closer at my translucent skin ∼ See my veins so clearly in the backlight, now a version of stained glass in mono, so beautiful as the light shines through. Copyright 2021 ©Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ®
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In the times i needed most, I WAS ALONE. Real life stories through my life that hopefully can enspire someone struggling.
Words from Angela.
My original blog got too big. Time to downsize.
Serving The Family Caregiver
Videos and Music with Subliminal Joy affirmation meditation
Everything Organic
Poetry and Flash Fiction
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I don’t know if it was intentional, but the poem reminds me of aging skin that becomes thinner and more translucent, the veins showing through.
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Intentional indeed, when I saw the leaf it struck me as my own, which is changing, but I also had in mind so many older people I know, over 80s, who are particularly translucent. Thank you Liz.
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You’re welcome, Paul. I wasn’t sure; I was immediately struck by the description of my own skin.
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Goodness, thank you for the personal connect.
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You’re welcome.
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after hardship there is the light ….
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Yes indeed (even if you have to switch it on) 🙂
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and if we do have to we are even more appreciative 🙂
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🙂
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Beautifully written!
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Many thanks Maranda
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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The light through the glass is delightful. 🙂
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Reblogged this on NEW OPENED BLOG > https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thank yo Michael
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:-)) xx
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Wonderful metaphoric. Thanks for another thoughtful poem, Paul! xx Michael
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My pleasure Michael.
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:-))
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A new favorite!
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Thank you for valuing this, much appreciated.
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I love this style of poem and I love how you have used this plant as a metaphor
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Yes, ageing along, translucent skin, thank you so much.
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