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Read MoreIntimacy left the bedroom, drifted quietly down the street. Wanting only human closeness, with no intent to cheat. It wandered past the neighbours, took a shortcut through the park. Noticed couples leaning inwards, who had not lost their spark. It walked backed twenty paces, sat beside a nameless...
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Thanks Damian…..watch out for those Gnomes.
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I love the idea of this, the imagery. The whole gnome part almost, but not quite, adds a whimsy to it. Yet the despair overcomes that brief slide towards “not so bad”. The ending is perfect. The whole write is great stuff.
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Cleverly penned, Peter. Excellent write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Read MoreAs I approached the deep end of the poola thought occurred,crystal clear.In that instantI understood:fear could not be foundanywhere outside of myself.No matter the tragic event,it is my mindthat gives fear its shape,and names ittrauma.
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This is a well written, meaningful and thought provoking piece, dear Peter! I agree, fear is often irrational. We anticipate situations that may or may not happen in future instead of living in the present moment and experiencing open-minded whatever life may present us.
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Thanks for reading Elke.
It was a rare moment of clarity. I wish I could have captured that feeling.
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Powerfully penned, Peter. An excellent thought provoking write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Read MoreIt's not Us vs Them.It's Us vs ourselves.The war starts and ends in our own minds. Labelling them "Them" turns us into Them.He's not Muslim. Not Republican. Not Black. Not gay.Just human. Labels are seeded at birth.Parents plant them.Media, culture, and...
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We are humans. I see it.
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Powerfully penned, Peter. Excellent write my friend. We are all just humans being. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Fia and Damian
Thanks for reading.
I’ll allow one label per person a year.
Mine is reserved for Herr Trump….you’re a wanker mate.
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Short and poignant.
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Facts!
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Truth.. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Because Republicans voted for this.
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Cleverly penned, Peter. Excellent write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian