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I have been on the move in the World since I was 16...I should be a real genius by now I should think. Perhaps I am that rolling stone that gathers no moss!

posted by Kabu on February 4, 2026 at 8:43 PM | link to this | reply

Good read I wonder what poets would do without religion.

posted by C_C_T on February 4, 2026 at 1:36 PM | link to this | reply

Escaping the things which bind you is often necessary for creative genius to openly express itself.

posted by Sherri_G on February 4, 2026 at 8:10 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Hello Sea Sister,

You too have given me a new thought. As it is in this story it does prominently egg us on to achieving newer discoveries, newer wings to soar high up in the skies and ultimately to becoming a “new being”.  Thank you😊 for providing a different dimension of which I never thought of earlier. 👩🏼‍🍼🧚🏽‍♂️👰🏻‍♂️

 

 

posted by anib on February 3, 2026 at 11:18 PM | link to this | reply

A yes! It is quite a significant write. And what is moving is that no matter who or what or where we are, I feel we must each create, find, make, or use our "wings." If not, we are not whole in a sense. Brilliant work. Excellent post, dear brother. Thank you. Red roseOpen-mouthed smileStar

posted by Sea_Gypsy on February 3, 2026 at 10:32 PM | link to this | reply