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Avoidance of the Lonely Crowd

~~The Non-Conformist~~ Does not run with the pack! These are the ones who make history, and have the art of laying track. Mostly unpopular and heartily avoided, They change the world without making harsh noises. They are magical people who suffer the great gift of humility. Totally unaware of their gift to humanity. They simply relish being themselves. Whilst arrogant teacups fight each othrr for first place on the shelf. Life for nonconformists is one, endless romance with life's dance, While other teacups gloat in sheer, boring arrogance, Slapping themselves on their thin meaningless, puny backs. 5/15/2019 10:15am PST

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/16/2019 12:22:00 PM

Hi Panagiota ,I agree non-conformists keep to themselves generally - they are normally kind and gentle to others - I know one or two this side of the ocean. I truly admire them. Also they have genuine friends - friendships that go back for years! Great write my friend. Hugs, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 5/16/2019 12:37:00 PM

Hello Jennifer...we seem to have similar experiences in this area. They are very quiet. Not patting themselves on the back but the ones I Know are making a world that works for everyone. Never see them on TV. They are out there, more than we think. And friendships forever as you so aptly say...Hugs, Panagiota USA

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/16/2019 6:25:00 AM

Was this any particular group of arrogant teacups? I am laughing so loudly, they probably hear me in Washington!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 5/16/2019 10:08:00 AM

The teacups are in any group.))))) DC has some winners, as do our states and cities. Have never seen them so vicious as now. Awful. I could never survive there. Panagiota

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/15/2019 6:29:00 PM

'Are you nobody? ---I'm nobody too. Shhh don't tell...….' If you don't know this one, catch all 8 lines by Emily Dickinson. It's a wonderful reprise of your 'non-conformist,' (or perhaps vice versa!) Best wishes, Gershon

Panagiota Romios
Date: 5/15/2019 9:39:00 PM

I see no comparison. Sorryyour retarded, Panagiota But I do see the resemblance on second thought! Emily is for sure not one of my Favs, neither is Sandburg. There are far better poets and better.The bard, Whitman, Wordsworth , Cummings, Neruda, Gibran

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/15/2019 1:34:00 PM

That's me lol, given the chance I would build a cabin in the hills and disappear. Tom.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 5/15/2019 3:10:00 PM

I don't mean disappearing exactly, although that is a lovely idea. I meant remember H.S, Days, when there were people stuck in group think? And if you did not think like them..tough cheese? I admire individualists greatly.Panagiota. Followers? Never..thanks Tom