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Tariff Free

A single dream is worth a thousand realities. J.R R. Tolkien When the world closes in and presses all ill to squeeze what space you have into a tiny ball - there are always places where you can go, be it a quiet wood or beside a pebbly stream or any other refuge your soul can dream. Such places are beyond the machinations of the State, safe provinces of the creative mind, chaos and tariff free - the real estate of the Sublime.

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Lin Lane

Date: 4/12/2025 8:06:00 AM

That quiet place, a sanctuary found where no one can filch from us our moments of tranquility or steal our dreams. At least I don't think I've yet heard there's been a tariff on dreaming. If he wants to read our mind, he'd really want revenge! You always present your views in such a manner that gives thirst a means of quenching, and a feast to sate hunger.

Paul Willason
Date: 4/15/2025 8:00:00 PM

Thankyou dear Lin for your kind words. Apologise for delayed reply...been in that elsewhere universe. Challenging times often sharpen our thinking, giving more focus to what is important, belief systems, relationships, love and the arts. Maintaining our humanity and values under such mindlessness becomes essential both at an individual level and as a community. ...good hearts have to prevail. Take care my dear friend.

Di11y Da11y

Date: 4/12/2025 7:54:00 AM

Wonderful words Paul, I think I wrote a similar sentiment in a poem recently but no where near as eloquently - when in these peaceful little spots it seems incomprehensible that the world is the way it is! Lovely to read you today x

Paul Willason
Date: 4/15/2025 7:47:00 PM

Only way to maintain one's sanity and perspective is to have that quiet place, either externally or within me thinks. Sorry for the delayed response...been in that refuge. Many thanks DD, always a lift. Take care friend..

Paul Bell

Date: 4/12/2025 6:08:00 AM

Definitely the week for dark rooms. Me thinks court cases in the future for shares manipulation.

Paul Willason
Date: 4/15/2025 7:43:00 PM

Thanks Paul for reading the poem and your comments....appreciated. Regards