“Every bad institution of this world ends by suicide.” Victor Hugo
Despite The Tiny Voice The ancient serpent lay sunning in the open noon warmth, sluggish and laden from decades of lazily gorging tripe, leaving the forest somewhat bare of life, despite the tiny voice that had pleaded for change, still the serpent followed its familiar comfort and, beginning with its tail, began slowly devouring itself in the belief that it could not possibly come to an end. Copyright 2021 ©Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ®
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An apt analogy, Paul. Sad but true.
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Yes, sad indeed, thank you Sandy
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My pleasure. Take care.
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Many thanks – yes and you too 🙂
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The ouroboros is an ancient symbol of a snake or serpent eating its own tail, variously signifying infinity and the cycle of birth and death.
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Yes, though I discovered the other day, when it happens in real life for a snake it means something is wrong.
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Right outa the park yet again, Paul
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Thank you very much indeed Ana 🙂
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Is this photo for real? I thought snakes swallowing their tails was a myth! Great Victor Hugo quote!
This is a brilliant, but sadly true-to-life, analogy, Paul. Robert and I were just discussing a self-centered political figure careening toward his own destruction and taking his loyal followers along with him.
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Yes, it is for real, but the veterinarians say that it is a sign the snake is sick. Thank you so much for your
kind words Cheryl.
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It so happens! Nature’s rule!
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Yes indeed.
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Reblogged this on OPENED HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Much appreciated Micahel.
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Thank you as well, Paul! Sorry for another delay. xx Michael
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You have much to do, and it must be done 😉
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😉 I am also a big procrastinator. 😉 xx
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Ah, works under pressure 😉
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Do it yourself pressure. Lol xx Michael
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Lol indeed, we are not dissimilar 😉
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Very thought provoking, and so true, Paul! Thanks for sharing, and enjoy a beautiful rest of the weekend! xx Michael
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My pleasure Michael – you too.
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Thank you, Paul!
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🙂
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:-))
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Bam! Direct hit!! A punch-in-the gut of a poem.
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Feeling it at the moment, gah! I am so ticked off with institution.
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That came through loud and clear!
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Wow Paul, this is visceral! 💖
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From the depths of my feeling, you have really picked up on that thank you Cindy 🙂
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You’re so welcome Paul!💕
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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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Many thanks 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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