Islands define us –
attempts to stave off
a ruthless invader
Heritage dictates
reclusive behaviour
shame driving pain
Finding comfort
in solitude, uncertain
if I’ll ever vacate again.
(Tuesday I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson.
Image my own)
Things That Confine Me
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Very nice
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Beautiful and peaceful.
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Yes, an island away from it all would suit me well. Though there are times when I need to adventure out. But as the old saying goes, don’t dip your toe until you know.
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I haven’t heard that expression! Good one. Thanks Eugi.
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Most welcome and thanks, VJ! I don’t where and when I heard the saying but it stuck with me. Btw, I am joining the ranks of taking a hiatus, not from writing poetry but from posting weekly prompts. I hope all is well with you and Ric. ❤️
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Glad to hear you are looking after yourself, Eugi.
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Thank you, VJ! I enjoyed it but for personal reasons, it is time to move on. I’ll still be writing poetry, etc. on both of my blogs.
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Lovely painting
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Thanks Derrick!
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the longer we isolate the more ‘remote’ we feel and making that effort to reconnect in the hustle and bustle becomes far less attractive, this one resonates!
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Exactly, Kate. You got it.
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aha but you said it 🙂
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Or a fort with a moat and drawbridge!
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Lol.
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We do need to connect with the rest at times, isn’t it! 😉
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We do!
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I connect to your poem. I’ve always been more of an islander, but I like what danimaya said above.
There are times we want and need to move off island.
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It’s a dance isn’t it?
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It truly is!
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Islands need oceans
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I love that! Thank you.
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Every word resonates. 💕
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Thanks 🙏
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Nice representation of “silence”.
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Thanks 🙏
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I know whereof you speak.
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Is it the writer’s sensitivity, or just the state of society at present?
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The state of society at present. I was just remarking to a colleague last night that I’m well on my way to becoming agoraphobic.
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For sure!
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