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Frolicking Foolishness

It is good to be a fool once in a while, What an extraordinary feeling to be a fool! To know nothing, To know everything, Yet not convincing your heart—The most brilliant buffoon, Letting your heart float like a boat Without an anchor In the middle of a lake illuminated by the half moon that looks like a piece fallen from something ethereal, Vision yourself in that boat, dear reader, Doing nothing but just letting that moon’s love Lurk on your lips While you yearn earnestly With your eyes closed like the petals of a timid lotus, I encourage you to be a fool with me. The river of reverie might reduce the roughness of abrasive reality of existence, The vastness, The long blank whiteness of life— The 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s Of age are indeed agitating, Colorless at times, There are rainbows too, But mostly it's white, serene and quite like a pearl or a marble. Some people ensnare their hearts, They think heart is some petty prisoner, But when the boon of life comes to an end The truth hits them in the chest And the chains ensnaring the heart Come gushing down with a roar like a waterfall, Sudden and loud. Chained hearts often become hoarse hazards, Chained and always chasing, But chasing what You never know. Heart is a bird, A brave one Like all birds, But let me remind you something, dear reader, Do you ever notice the birds looking at the sky and singing soft melodies, The melodies they don't sing when they are soaring high in the sky? Birds need a bower too to rest and rejuvenate, They don't have to adorn an armour on their chiselled chest all the time, It's just not natural, It doesn't seem right, So take my hand and come be a fool with me Or just be a bird and fly freely. Your soul is nesting your heart, Let down the gloomy guard, Nurture the nest And give it a rest.

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Date: 7/23/2025 10:41:00 AM
Thanks, Anne, for the wonderful foolish ride!
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Date: 7/23/2025 9:34:00 AM
I long to have such a child like attitude. It is so nice to shed the weight of airs and be a fool. Unmindful of the world teeming around, we can then escape into a world of freedom, devoid of rigid formalities and be ourselves in all nakedness. Fly free into the air like a bird or plunge into the water in a rudderless boat and float hither and tither...wonderful! Your proposition to join you is so inviting ! Greatly enjoyed your poem, dear Anne.
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Date: 7/23/2025 7:32:00 AM
Dearest Anne, Oh what sacred foolishness you’ve gifted us a radiant, wandering reverie that feels both childlike and wise beyond years. I believe it is an open invitation into freedom, into the soft defiance of letting go. There’s such exquisite balance between softness and sharp truth, imagination and introspection. So beautiful, soul-bearing piece. I will be a fool with you. Summer Blessings, My Dear Anne
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Date: 7/22/2025 11:53:00 AM
I have frolicked plenty indulged in the pleasures of a fools paradise I am unafraid and find it comforting and renewing to be in such an inflated state of mind! Alliteration and colorful truth (sad truths) I love your poetry Anne with one my hand reaching out no longer akimbo :)
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Date: 7/22/2025 9:15:00 AM
your poem is beautifully and reminds me to let go and live...notice the world around me in its simple grandeur. Sometimes I'm too serious (except when writing Limericks :-) )
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Date: 7/22/2025 7:35:00 AM
Relation! I love free falling thru a day with no schedule up my ***. That's living. Being spontaneous like a child is a freedom feel I often crave and memory savor. Where's your boat hitched? Let's float come what may. Later, let's play baseball. Great read. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Date: 7/22/2025 6:15:00 AM
Oh Anne, your invitation is irresistible! Your lines engage my heart and how I long to let go! What a marvelous write! I love it! Happy Tuesday xxoo
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Date: 7/22/2025 1:11:00 AM
Can't be much of a fool these days, but I loved your poetic invitation. Quite a fun poem. Regards.
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Date: 7/21/2025 9:41:00 PM
A fun poem to read, Anne. I'll fly along for the ride. Good advice, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
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Date: 7/21/2025 5:45:00 PM
so sensitive and beautiful poetry, i adore have a sweet day poet
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