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From Whence You Came


 FROM WHENCE YOU CAME
Sometimes, you can’t stay on your own mainland. Your life needs a bold story of exile, unique each time: a home you feel apart from rather than a part of. A horizon beyond the heart you know best— so it hurts, so you learn. ----- This Quadrille (44 word poem) shared with those explorers over at DVerse Poets. -----
©2023 Christopher Reilley 

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  1. JadeLiJanuary 9, 2023 at 7:46 PM

    100% in agreement with you, Chris. The Beatles and their visit to The Maharishi immediately came to mind.

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  2. De JacksonJanuary 10, 2023 at 12:55 PM

    "a home you feel apart from rather than a part of"
    I love the bold juxtaposition of this line. Described perfectly.

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  3. brudbergJanuary 10, 2023 at 2:30 PM

    I love this thought... and maybe only in exile you will be able to understand yourself.

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  4. Mrityunjay DixitJanuary 11, 2023 at 4:13 AM

    Yes, separation is hard but also necessary. I agree with you.

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  5. Gillena CoxJanuary 11, 2023 at 11:40 AM

    Belonging the paradox. Nice one.
    Best Wishes for 2023.

    Much❤love

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  6. Merril D. SmithJanuary 13, 2023 at 4:05 PM

    "so it hurts, so you learn" I think that can be so true--a survival mechanism sometimes.

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