February 4, 2022 · 10:26 pm
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My True North Star – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon

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“Life shrinks and expands in proportion to one’s courage.”

My True North Star

I let go the backpack,
even though it contained
so many essential items
for such a long walk,
I only took the water,
not the tent or clothing,
not even the compass 
or map, nothing I would
normally take, need, or 
rely on, these I left knowing
that you are my true
north star, my guide on 
this trail of life.


Copyright 2022 ©Paul Vincent Cannon
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18 responses to “My True North Star – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon”

  1. butimbeautiful
    February 4, 2022 at 11:32 pm

    It’s a thought provoking poem. I would take the backpack, from a lifetime’s experience, but it does put true love in a pithy form.

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  2. msjadeli
    February 5, 2022 at 1:40 am

    Whether it’s a trusted loved one or God, sometimes there is nothing else to do. Faith *can* carry one through. Beautiful poem, Paul

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  3. Lamittan Minsah
    February 5, 2022 at 4:26 am

    What a lovely poem! I enjoyed reading. Love at its peak!

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  6. Cindy Georgakas
    February 7, 2022 at 1:22 pm

    Tender and warm Paul! 💕

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  8. Charis Counselling
    February 22, 2022 at 1:51 pm

    What a beautiful poem

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