Forget child? The human remains. In all those ways that feel disturbed and incongruous. In all those moments of triumph and resounding delight. The human remains and silences the murmurs of elevation living in the great sea of collective intensity.
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Philessatry 
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I’m not sure I follow…what would you like to see happen Holly?
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This draws a heavy, poignant sigh of sorrow. Coming so close to 9/11, it’s truly haunting.
Beautifully expressive, Phil.
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Mmmm….I find it interesting you read so much sadness in this. While I hadn’t thought about the possibility of a 9/11 related interpretation (I’m working on one of THOSE poems actually, but won’t put it up for some time), I see why you went in that direction.
The origin of the piece is a little less traumatic than any that might have to do with actual ‘human remains,’ and speaks more to the fact that beneath all the spit and polish or difficult moments, what we see before us are human beings, never too dissimilar to ourselves — thus, the human remains.
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I like that, Phil. I am sure I drew this interpretation because of its proximity to 9/11, which was also the same day of my own mother’s passing, so both are vivid in my thoughts. I appreciate your clarification and, when I re-read it, I now can see what you intended more clearly. Its beautiful truth, really.
Thank You 🙂
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Thank you for clarifying your own interpretation! It’s always fascinating to see your work through the eyes of another, especially since you can never gauge their life experience.
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I do like reading the poem and taking from it whatever is says specifically to me, but, I like just as much discussing it with it’s creator, learning what inspiration birthed those particular words and what meaning it was meant to impart.
Thank You 🙂
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This is amazing!
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This packs power… awesome write~
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Thank you. Simplistic, perhaps, but I think it comes closer to the point than not for what I want to convey.
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No, I wouldn’t say simplistic.
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Well, it makes me feel good you appreciate it 🙂 Thank you for the thoughtful words.
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Well good 🙂 And you’re welcome
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Ps, Boots and Sasha are very sweet :)…not that the other zoo animals are not, but I’m very partial to kitties ^..^
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Boots is a hellion haha but she is my girl. And Sasha is adorable, quiet, composed, the chill cat. Thank you so much 🙂
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This is deep .wow
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I’m glad you enjoyed it. I hope you’ll take the time to read some of my other pieces as well, I’m sure you’ll find a few more that move you. Thank you for commenting :), I look forward to seeing your blog develop.
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Thank you so much dear..
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