“I wish for a world that views disability, mental or physical, not as a hindrance but as unique attributes that can be seen as powerful assets if give the right opportunities.” Oliver Sacks
He Wasn't The broken man didn't know that he was broken, it's how the world determined his whatness with weasel words to cover their unease at his simple joys and beautifully discordant lines, they retreated from his jazz mind, confused by the jester's knowing honesty and maligned his gentle open heart for not fitting the socket of their most perfect lives of self-deception, the broken man didn't know that he was broken, because he wasn't, it's how the world corralled their fear, but he knew his why. Copyright 2021 ©Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ®
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Oh I love this. So true.
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Thank you for that VJ, very much appreciated, it came from a place of deep frustration with those who judge.
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Welcome
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This is beautiful!
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Thank you so much Aaysid
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You are welcome.
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The truth rings out in your lines.
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Thank you so much for this Pat.
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Just such trruth here
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Deeply saddened by a recent experience by some I trusted where they have judged a person as lesser, really upsets me. Thank you so much for responding.
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That is an awful experience. I am so sorry. Your words moved me.
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Thank you, that alone encourages me, out of sadness, through expression comes response, wonderful.
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You are so welcome and I recognise what you are talking aboutcsadly
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Yes, I rather thought you might, I see your experiences in your writing, and i take my hat of to your strength.
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Thankyou so much. Yes too many people get labelled. Sadly.
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Yes, if only it weren’t so.
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Agreed
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Paul, a lovely poem, a sensitive and helpful perspective. People tend to look for the weaknesses of others. It would be more effective to find their strengths. ❤
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Oh, well said!
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Yes, I yearn for that world Cheryl – thank you so much
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Always a pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, Paul!! Have a great day!
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Well said, Paul. Absolutely!
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Thank you chris. I suspect you have seen much the same and feel similarly.
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Very much so, Paul.
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So True!
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Thank you
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beautiful poem Paul.. may we all find our own strength and love so we can find it in others.. 💖
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Hear, hear!
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Thank you Liz
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You’re welcome, Paul.
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Ooh — nice comment!
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Thanks Ana.. hope you are well!
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🤗😊
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Yes!! absolutely so Cindy, I live for it 🙂
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Such a great way to live! I aspire to it!!💖
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absolutely Cindy
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I like this very much, in particular “the broken man didn’t know that he was broken, / because he wasn’t.”
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Yes, but sadly cajoled by others to believe the fiction.
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Sadly, yes.
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God, Paul. Right outa the park, as usual. The picture, too 🤗
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Much appreciated Ana, thank you. 🙂
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I love this! A person is never broken until they believe that they are broken. No deception is required to know.
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such a good point Astrid, sadly so, and a world suffering in that belief foisted upon them.
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Many Thanks
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Amazing – love this poem
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Thank you so much
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