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An Alternative To Reality

Fear of taking risks keeps me circling on auto pilot continuously going nowhere I wonder, if remaining in obscurity is a better alternative to landing on reality's runway

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/29/2023 6:26:00 PM

Thought-provoking, Lin. Today, we actually have to ask ourselves this question, esp. as some of us (not you, but me) age in place... ~ gw

Jan Allison

Date: 5/25/2023 11:39:00 PM

though provoking piece Lin, I can't better Paul's and John's comments and I know one day we will all come to earth with a bump. Got to fave this one its going to be buzzing in my head all day now - whatever happens keep flying high with your amazing poetry!!!:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 5/26/2023 4:03:00 AM

Better than the buzzing of a mosquito, I suppose. Thanks so much, Jan.

Paul Willason

Date: 5/24/2023 10:50:00 PM

I'm with John, fantasy seems a tempting alternative to what waits below. Then again, I could head straight into an unplanned nightmare...second thoughts...... Good question wrapped in some good words.

Lin Lane
Date: 5/26/2023 4:03:00 AM

Hi Paul, I wrestled, as you did with the course I'd prefer taking. Thanks for your thoughts.

David Kavanagh

Date: 5/24/2023 10:57:00 AM

Herein lies the question Lin, was Neo sorry he took the red pill in the Matrix and found a hellish reality? I often wonder if I was in his shoes, if I’d had taken the blue pill, and carry on oblivious in bliss, great question asked here, cheers David

Lin Lane
Date: 5/24/2023 11:15:00 AM

After giving thought to my wondering, I came to the conclusion that it would depend on my mood when the fuel gauge needle registered empty. As simple, fickle, or wishy washy as that sounds, it’s as good an answer as any. Thanks,David.

John Lawless

Date: 5/24/2023 10:21:00 AM

Given the present state of reality I believe I'll abort the landing and head to an inconsequential fantasy regarding reality

Lin Lane
Date: 5/24/2023 10:23:00 AM

Wheels up it is. Let me know if you find such a place, but do it on the down low.