Reflections of a lantern
into glowing eyes
questioning origins
of known blatant lies
cause, necessity, a desire, a need
was it dark envy or truly blind greed
cave lit up, muted sounds rise
piercing long whispers, silence demise
logic was castigated, passion ran loose
soul was captured, hanging in a noose
power of persuasion, led to abuse
not long to refuse, final undisputed truth
Perspectives on Life, the Universe and Everything 
I like the progression in your words, AB. It’s sad when a soul is captured.
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Eric, many thanks for sharing your thoughts, I agree.
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Abuse never should happen …
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I completely agree with you 🙂
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🙂
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You certainly have a way with words AB. I have been the recipient of unfaithfulness and you have captured that with your words.
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I am so sorry to hear that, I hope the healing process is well underway.
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Yes he’s not wasting any more years on 🙂 do you sell your pictures AB?
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Sam, I do provide high resolution images to those who like it and would like to use it for book covers, home etc. let me know which ones you are interested in and surely I can send them to you 🙂
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You are very kind AB! I’ll be in touch.
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Sure 🙂
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Very Beautiful picture, AB!
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Many thanks Swami 🙂
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This progression two fine people commented of, it truly is remarkable, AB. Are you into writing rap songs and rap verses too?
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Thank you so much Chad. I am not much in form poetry or lyrics, normally write what my heart desires and that can become anything from limericks to Rap 🙂
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Wow, I never thought this way and I’d always chase a form up till now. This is more of like “form follows function!” I’m grateful to you, AB, for I learnt something new today. Thank you! 😀
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You are most welcome, this is more form follows your true feelings! never be bound by structure, if it is too limiting go absolutely free form 🙂
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It’s always good to learn from platforms like this one, and there’s always so much! Thanks again, AB, you’re so generous! 🙂
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You are very kind Chad 🙂
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Reblogged this on Ancien Hippie.
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Very good!
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Many thanks 🙂
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This is beautiful. My mom always saiys the truth will set you free but first it makes you miserable. Lovely post my friend! 🌼💛
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So good to hear from you MM, after a long time, I hope you are well 🙂 Thank you so much, I agree with you wholeheartedly 🙂
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I’m always here life gets busy doesn’t it? Have a beautiful day! 🌼😊
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You too 🙂 have a wonderful week 🙂
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