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Karl Tame's avatar

The last two lines are marvellous; Thanks Jane.

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Jane Deegan's avatar

Thanks so much, Karl!

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Elizabeth Grace Martinez's avatar

You figured it out! Our triggers exist so we can pay attention to where we need to shine our light

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Jane Deegan's avatar

I think I figured it out then I have to learn again. Life long learning

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Beth L. Gainer's avatar

Jane, perfect poem. The last two lines are a powerful way to end.

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Jane Deegan's avatar

Thanks so much, Beth :)

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Introspection at its best. Thank you, Jane!

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Jane Deegan's avatar

Thanks so much, CJ

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C.J. Heck's avatar

You’re most welcome, Jane.

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mitch's avatar

Great poem Jane , last two lines are so very true . hugs to you and your family

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Rod Bluhm's avatar

I really like the way you presented this, Jane.

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Jane Deegan's avatar

Thanks so much, Rod! I appreciate your restack

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Rod Bluhm's avatar

You’re welcome!

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Larry Huber's avatar

I think our presence online is but a shadow. It isn't really us, at least not all the time. Sometimes it's more like the hand shadows we made as kids into a dog's face or a rabbit's head or birds flying away.

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Jane Deegan's avatar

So true with online presence. That's a great analogy with shadow puppets

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Prajna O'Hara's avatar

Beautiful presentation Jane. It seems if we are interested in becoming whole humans, the shadows can't not be ignored, even enjoyed, as you said the light shows us. Thank you

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Jane Deegan's avatar

Thanks so much for your kind words, Prajna! The shadow cannot be ignored sometimes it needs a floodlight, lol

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Prajna O'Hara's avatar

YUP!

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SuddenlyJamie's avatar

This is such an important practice, and one that we often overlook. Thank you for the reminder ... especially one so artfully presented.

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Jane Deegan's avatar

Thanks so much, Jamie. It's not easy to look at, for myself that us. I appreciate your commenting

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SuddenlyJamie's avatar

It’s not easy. But it can be so illuminating. 😉

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Jane Deegan's avatar

For sure!

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Jane Deegan's avatar

Thanks so much, Mitch. I hope you are doing well

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