June 17, 2022 · 4:23 pm
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I’m Done With Labels – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon

At dVerse guest host Anna is hosting Meeting the Bar with an invitation to write a poem around an aphorism.

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“When you judge another , you do not define them you define yourself.” Wayne Dyer

I'm Done With Labels 

I love the fluidity of life,
everyday and erasure of lines,
the blending of black and white,
an end of claustrophobic totality,
accepting the flow that makes life,
rejoicing in corners, crags and creeks,
following forks of divergence,
watching the herd thunder past,
I'm done with labels and postures,
I'e always thought it best not to judge,
live and let live I always say.


Copyright 2022 ©Paul Vincent Cannon
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28 responses to “I’m Done With Labels – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon”

  1. Anna
    June 17, 2022 at 4:36 pm

    This is great, Paul, an important life lesson and one that we often fail to live up to. As a live and let live person myself, I appreciate the empathy and space you provide to exist peaceably within your poem. I’ve always been more attracted to the beautiful variations than the mundane sameness within humanity.

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  2. Grace
    June 18, 2022 at 12:01 am

    The blending of black and white – so true. I agree – live and let live!

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  3. Kirti
    June 18, 2022 at 3:21 am

    I absolutely agree to this.. well written. 👏👏

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  4. Anita
    June 18, 2022 at 8:53 am

    Great poem, thank you for sharing dear.

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  5. kittysverses
    June 18, 2022 at 9:16 am

    It’s a coincidence we’ve written on a similar theme. You’ve expressed your thoughts beautifully. 🙂

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  6. thereluctantpoet
    June 18, 2022 at 1:22 pm

    Paul, I loved this poem/post!!! Your title immediately grabbed me and I asked myself, If we are done with labels then what shall we use?
    And my answer to that question resulted in the poem you inspired –
    THE HATERS WILL USE TATTOOS AGAIN. I didn’t find a contact page on your blog so contact me at – chucklindholm@hotmail.com if you’d like to see what you inspired!! Thanks so much! I will be indebted to you for the words that sparked my poem!!! Have a great weekend!!
    Chuck 😁🎁✨👍

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  8. paeansunplugged
    June 20, 2022 at 8:51 pm

    The best way to live, Paul.

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  10. Americaoncoffee
    June 25, 2022 at 11:52 pm

    Brilliant! I love it! What a very creative composition with truthful mockeries regarding attitudes.

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  11. lync56
    June 27, 2022 at 2:04 am

    I love this poem – yes I want to let the herd thunder past too

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