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The Revolution Continues's avatar

"Don't let the deluge of lies and propaganda cause you to lose sight of the fact that they are trying to pour concrete over a bottomless abyss of truth."

I like this image: "Bottomless abyss of truth." I'm hopeful the deluge of lies and propaganda is going to end some day soon. Power to the people!

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GreaterIsrahell's avatar

Truth is lighter than concrete, so even if they pour forever the truth will never be covered.

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kristofarian's avatar

"Don't let the feigned confidence

of the people around you trick

you into thinking that any of

us really knows anything."

.

Dyn-o-mite message

will pass it along to

my Grandaughter

who likely Sus-

pects this

Already.

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Mark Bolton's avatar

Yes "I was lead astray by the wickedness of others" is never an excuse.

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kristofarian's avatar

and yet is often

offered & accepted

tho seldom exonerating

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Mark Bolton's avatar

And when I do fuck up.. happens more frequently than you might suppose ..My apology is searching and I never fuck up the same way again .. but sadly there are so many ways to fuck up. I keep ticking them off the list.. reaching into the stratosphere right about now...

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Mark Bolton's avatar

It might form the core of a heartfelt apology but never the main plank. And I am a fucker for not forgiving... I am as relentless on myself as I am on others. If you are in my good graces then I will cook you a curry and clean your dishes.

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Curtis's avatar

Thank you for the beautiful reminders!

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John Iversen's avatar

“I mean Negative Capability, that is, when a man is capable of being in uncertainties, mysteries, doubts, without any irritable reaching after fact and reason . . .“

~ John Keats

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Valerie's avatar

Thank you Caitlin, I am try very hard to see the magic around me amongst all the horror, when I'm down just a look at the wondrous sky or a smile from a stranger lifts me.

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Mark Bolton's avatar

Sure I am drunk .. pissed as a rat .. but given the current circumstance why arent you?

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MISS M NELSON's avatar

Like it

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Diego's avatar

What a beautiful newsletter. I feel a small hope for the first time in a long time. Cheers.

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Hamish MacTíre's avatar

Hell yeah

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sandi's avatar

Your awakenss shines through and lifts my spirits! Bless you, thank you, Caitlin.

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Carol Diane Bevis's avatar

Another great poem! Thank you for sharing!

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George Cornell's avatar

What a rare combination of poetry and explicit critical insight.

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Doris Wrench Eisler's avatar

Well, you can't add anything to this. Keep smiling. And keep laughing. And keep applauding. We are the actors and audience in the drama we have created. It's great stuff: we have to keep up the momentum, and delay the finale for as long as possible.

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Gerie Bell's avatar

Thank you! And so great that it was able to be listened to/audio.. Somewhat new to Twitter, and hearing this a treat. Will consider subscribing later.. just so many subscribes for now.

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Frank Miscione's avatar

Very well said. "Just beneath" represents an enlightened journey.

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jamenta's avatar

Go thy great way!

The Stars thou meetst

Are even as Thyself -

For what are Stars but Asterisks

To point a human Life.

~ED #1638

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