When going out
is gone away,
the space within
has found its day –
days gone by
return to view
and who we were
will rise anew –
are we sad now
less is more?
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inspiration: Withdrawal from
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a nomad in cyberspace 
Is that meant to be ‘we were’ not ‘were were’.
But yes. I’ve never been so productive!
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Thanks for that, Opher, now corrected! And yes, no excuses left for hanging fire …
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It’s hard to make sense of any of it. (K)
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Our common predicament is a real head-scratcher, for sure! It’s beyond words, almost …
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The ups and downs of todays’ life – not just in one place or one country – but the whole world over! And we never seem to know “is this going to be the norm?”
And yes, I’m in a safe “at the moment” country of New Zealand but there are still restrictions. I’ve chosen a path that evolved when we began our severe restrictions in late March, tweaked it a little as we moved down through the levels. My creative making life keeps me from feeling, I’m not entirely missing out
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I guess all nations are watching the others to see what works and what doesn’t. Here in the UK we’re doing a pretty good job of exemplifying the latter! I do think people should be praised for making sacrifices for the sake of the most vulnerable, though, more civilised than past eras I think. Yes, here’s to creativity … a pot of gold, indeed!
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Great poetic thoughts! During these strange times, it is important to think of all the possible advantages. And there are some! I am optimistic. We won’t be in it forever 🙂
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That’s a good way to look at it, Christine. Thanks.
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Beautifully telling brevity, Dave. I do like the first two lines. and the optimism of the last line.
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Thank you, Cath, I’ve heard boiling things down increases intensity – maybe in a cookbook? 😉
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Tasty soups parallel tasty stories? That metaphor must be the basis for some kind of story, surely?
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A delicious suggestion! One for the back burner, definitely …
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The sad thing is that people think that Less is More is sadness.
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True. For me it’s about seeing essentials and making the best of things.
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Good thought. Ditto here! 🙂
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The first two lines tell a lot, but going out has been replaced by things that are just as much fun. Wonderful poem.
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Thank you for that, Geri, was thinking up silver linings to dark clouds!
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