There's No Escape

~ Written with a certain poetess in mind. ~

we can't run away from ourselves ~ there's no place our hearts can escape 
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Kitchin Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 3:55 AM
Lin, a great monoku, profound!
Lane Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 4:04 AM
Thanks so much, Tania.
Daniel Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 1:20 AM
True:)
Lane Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 4:04 AM
Thanks a lot, Jo.
Cunningham Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 10:56 PM
Words of wisdom Lin. Not long back, much cooler in the UK, I struggle in the heat. Tom
Lane Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 4:03 AM
Thanks, Tom. I wish 'cooler' would be a fitting word to use with the heat in my area. I'm glad you're back.
Downing  Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 7:46 PM
So very true, Lin :)
Lane Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 4:03 AM
Thanks, Akkina.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 1:48 PM
A powerful write in just a few words. So very true. Have a great day writing away.............
Lane Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 4:02 AM
Thanks, Paula.
Kavanagh  Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 1:32 PM
It is pretty impossible Lin, but maybe the mere thought, is escapism in itself, cheers David
Lane Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 4:02 AM
We all need some form of escapism, if only for a moment in time. Thanks, David.
Allison Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 11:23 AM
so true Lin:-) hugs jan xx
Lane Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 4:01 AM
Thank you, Jan.
Andresen Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 10:33 AM
- True :) - hugs
Lane Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 4:01 AM
Thanks, Anne-Lise.
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