Yearning for renewal
we wrestle dragons –
unsuspected passages,
like time machines
scattering ticket stubs
We distract
seek nourishment
percolate meaning
Nostalgic nuances
succumb to
jagged memories –
Cubism in motion.
(Art mine)
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I love the idea of renewing yourself. The art work is amazing!
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Thanks so much
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Beautiful poem, VJ! I love your artwork.
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Thank you, Amy
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This is great VJ!
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Thanks 💕
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I give you an A+, very well done! What is the picture of?
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A+? Not another retired teacher, lol. The image is one of my doodles. Resembles a dragon, I thought.
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Cubism in motion. What a great concept!
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Thanks LuAnne 😊
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Wrestle dragons, I love that imagery. I love your artwork here too. Beautifully done.
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Thanks Deborah
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Those dragon scales are beautifully alive in word and image. (K)
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Thanks!
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Oh yes to – ” . . . time machines scattering ticket stubs”.
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😊🙏🤗
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Poignant and beautiful.
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Thank you, I.V.
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Smooth flow of effective imagery, VJ. Thanks!
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Thanks Ron.
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Awesome 👏🏼
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Thanks Sadje
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Most welcome my friend 🩷
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A powerful poem. Being an artist as well, I particularly love the last line: “Cubism in motion.”
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Thanks Susan.
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Oh….”percolate meaning”…I do that…thanks so much, VJ. 💕
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😊🙏
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💕💕💕
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This is very insightful, VJ. It will linger in my mind.
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Thanks Roberta
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Love the last stanza, and the artwork!
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Thanks Heather
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Time machines scattering ticket stubs…. Your words are priceless!
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Thank you, K
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You’re welcome!! ☺️
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And, hopefully, after the yearning had been, taken care of and fulfilled,you would’ve gained, a, better understanding of your, self…
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That’s the goal! Thank you.
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An incredible poem and image….thank you. ‘Yearning for renewal – we wrestle dragons’. So true.
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Thanks so much, Janet.
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