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contemplating
old age...
compressing
the passage of time
in a streak of light

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© 29th April 2017

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 12/21/2017 8:35:00 PM
Paul, this phenomenon is quite amazing and you have elegantly expressed it in your lovely artistic, metaphoric and captivating way. Also, I love your title! An exquisite and scintillating write my friend. Warmest wishes ~Susan
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Date: 12/22/2017 2:14:00 PM
Even your beautiful comments are scintillating, Susan! You have warmed up my day which has been freezing cold:) Thank you! ~ Warm regards, my friend // paul
Date: 9/19/2017 9:34:00 PM
Beautifully profound Paul. You have penned exquisite words of wisdom that brings one into the 'now', to appreciate this moment, for it's all we really have. a true gem. ..fave
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Date: 9/20/2017 2:22:00 AM
Thank you for your generous comments, Lynne; your encouragement and support are sincerely appreciated...so is the fave. Warm regards // paul
Date: 5/17/2017 3:12:00 PM
Beautiful diamond piece. A 7 with love. Loved always, my dear friend, bl
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Date: 5/18/2017 10:42:00 AM
Thank you, my friend. Best regards // paul
Date: 5/9/2017 10:35:00 AM
Deep comparison in such a powerful tanka, Paul:) you truly are a master of short forms, a 7:)
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Date: 5/9/2017 11:51:00 AM
Many thanks, Jo...your generosity is appreciated:) Regards // paul
Date: 5/7/2017 10:36:00 PM
Great pic and tanka. Just for you, personally, your life is EXPRESSING light (not "compressing" time). Paul you may know that when you were fair & kind to me (or others), you are doing holy work. LORD knows we have many bruisings & heartbreaks ... when we stretch hands & heart - as U do so gently - U do healing in our world. Shalom/IRENE/Charis
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Date: 5/9/2017 7:34:00 AM
Your complimentary remarks are very much appreciated, Anil...your generosity knows no bounds. Thank you! Peace & Regards // paul
Date: 5/7/2017 7:19:00 PM
Powerful metaphor in your Tanka, Paul! I enjoyed reading your poem. 7, Sandra
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Date: 5/9/2017 7:12:00 AM
Hi Sandra! Thank you for a lovely and encouraging visit. All the best...paul
Date: 5/6/2017 12:47:00 AM
Hi Paul, it's like life isn't it, flash and it has gone, nice Tanka my friend, hope you are well, take care......Vera
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Date: 5/6/2017 4:43:00 PM
You read it well, Vera:) Thank you for stopping by, and have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul
Date: 5/4/2017 7:30:00 AM
I totally agree with Maria Paul. I was going to say something like that but she said it better. Outstanding Tanka! 7+ ; )
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Date: 5/5/2017 9:40:00 AM
Thank you, Connie. Life and the passage of time have inspired many artists, especially poets. Have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul
Date: 5/2/2017 11:47:00 PM
This very profound Paul, you are so right how the memories of long past long gone can be visualized in a flash pure genius! - Nice picture to bring your thought to life. A 7+++ for each element.
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Date: 5/3/2017 1:38:00 AM
Thank you, Maria; both the lovely comments and high rating are very much appreciated. Regards // paul
Date: 5/2/2017 5:58:00 PM
wow, brief but deep at the same time, flash and it's gone!!
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Date: 5/3/2017 1:21:00 AM
We can't do much about, Andrea. Life has to be accepted as it is...let's make the most of it!:) Regards // paul
Date: 5/1/2017 10:36:00 PM
Beautifully written... Well expressed... A big 7...
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Date: 5/2/2017 2:06:00 PM
Your high rating is appreciated, Supraja...thank you! Regards // paul
Date: 5/1/2017 6:14:00 PM
The words are descriptive and flaunt their message onto the page with self-assurance and a splash of insight that captures the reader's imagination and attention. Emile.
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Date: 5/2/2017 2:05:00 PM
Thank you, Emile; your words are a pleasure to read. Regards // paul
Date: 5/1/2017 1:02:00 PM
- Enjoy life ... age no obstacle, Paul - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 5/2/2017 1:47:00 PM
As long as the body keeps going it's not such a big problem, Anne-Lise:) I agree with you...life has to be enjoyed...we only live once! Hugs // paul
Date: 5/1/2017 11:02:00 AM
Great imagery with depth of meaning. Thanks for sharing, Paul. Regards, John.
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Date: 5/2/2017 1:48:00 PM
Thank you for the complimentary remarks, John. Regards // paul
Date: 4/30/2017 5:52:00 PM
very wise, paul! a beautiful metaphor...
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Date: 5/2/2017 1:30:00 PM
So pleased you like it, Ilene...thank you. Regards // paul
Date: 4/30/2017 5:52:00 PM
Let's hope it doesn't flash by too quickly for us all Paul!:-) Live for today as none of us know what is around the corner:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 5/2/2017 12:50:00 PM
Hi Jan...earlier in life time went by too slowly, but now the tempo is fast increasing!! [Went to Mdina on Sunday...there was a Medieval re-enactment...archery, falcons, costumes, music, food, etc.] Hugs // paul
Date: 4/30/2017 2:15:00 PM
Time certainly move like a streak of light as we grow older. We just need to enjoy every moment of the 'now.' Nicely written Tanka, Paul.
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Date: 4/30/2017 2:24:00 PM
How lovely to have you stopping by, Lin! Thank you for reading and commenting. Hope you're keeping well. Regards // paul
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