May 6, 2022 · 1:31 pm
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Better The Full Flavoured Precarity – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon

Art by Igor Morski found at the10most.com

“Always be a first rate-version of yourself and not a second-rate version of someone else.” Judy Garland

Better The Full Flavoured Precarity

Life is essentially
taking off other people's faces
and learning to live what is behind
our own, accepting that which arises
from within, rather than seeking 
external stimulus as validation like a
mantle one puts on when seeking
affirmation, or projecting convenient
lies of success for a kiss, complete
fakery in exchange for smooth living
that tastes like chalk, better the full
flavoured life even when a little precarity
lurks at its edges.



Copyright 2022 ©Paul Vincent Cannon
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25 responses to “Better The Full Flavoured Precarity – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon”

  2. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more
    May 6, 2022 at 2:02 pm

    Beautiful and a very good advice, Paul! I hope all is well, and apologize for the delay. Best wishes for a wonderful weekend! xx Michael

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  3. rabirius
    May 6, 2022 at 4:05 pm

    Great poem and great picture as well.

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  4. Liz Gauffreau
    May 6, 2022 at 6:02 pm

    I agree! (And thank you for “precarity,” a new word for me.

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  5. Cindy Georgakas
    May 6, 2022 at 6:08 pm

    absolute trues Paul and wisdom shared my friend! 💖

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  6. Ana Daksina
    May 6, 2022 at 10:47 pm

    The poem’s brilliant ~ that title belongs in the quote books! 🤗👌

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  7. rugby843
    May 7, 2022 at 12:22 am

    Sent this to my grandkids👍🏻♥️

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  9. Amy
    May 7, 2022 at 7:02 pm

    Well said. Thanks for sharing this, Paul.

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  10. hirawriter
    May 9, 2022 at 8:02 am

    So true it is good to be yourself

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  12. lync56
    May 12, 2022 at 12:36 am

    This is such a great poem with a deep truth

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