“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.” Abraham Maslow
Turning South No more the pursuit of truth without context, this great, long trudge of meaning making has seduced us to a constant suspicion of even ourselves, surrendering our spines to the ghouls who would render us as glue in their pursuit of harnessing our paranoid trust for their endeavours. East and west I trudged and wrangled, my pack becoming an unbearable burden which I left by the road at the point where I turned south for a change, there it is cooler, lighter, quieter, and the sun gilds all my laden clouds. Copyright 2021 ©Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ®
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I love this poem! (For me, it’s turning North that makes the difference.)
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Yes, north for you, It really is in the turning not the place per se I feel.
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It’s north for me because that’s where the unspoiled nature lies.
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Ah, the experience of the unsullied.
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Just trees, water, and swarms of black flies in the spring. 😉
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The best 🙂
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Beautiful!
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Thank you very much Julie.
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Some depth of meaning in this poem – so well crafted yet again
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Thank you so much
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Very good decision!
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Ah, thank you Datta
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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🙂
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Always a pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, Paul!! Have a great day!
😊👍✨✨🎉
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Paul, life can leave us weary, longing for a different direction, or at least a little change of scene. Gorgeous, meaningful poem! ❤
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Thank you Cheryl, yes indeed.
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Wonderfully penned! 🙂
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Thank you so much
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Beautiful, Paul. Love the last line.
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“Searched for the peace everywhere but found it inside myself”. Lovely🙂
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Yes, searching in others or outside self seems a lost cause, from my experience anyway, thank you very much for sharing that. 🙂
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Yeah! Right. Thank you for sharing Your experience. 🙂🙏
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Much appreciated 🙏😀
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