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What do you see? 22 — Caged Oblivion

Posted by Lisa or Li on
Image- Egil Sjøholt -Pexels

Earth bound
Wings clipped
Terrestrial observer
Only a spectator
Vicariously enjoying
The wonder of all
Outsider to magic
Willful arrogance
Caged oblivion

 

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  1. paeansunplugged's avatar paeansunplugged says:
    March 25, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    So powerful, Li! “Caged oblivion”…fantastic!

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      March 25, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      Thank you, Punam. That poem popped into my head when I really looked at the photo.

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      1. paeansunplugged's avatar paeansunplugged says:
        March 26, 2020 at 6:56 am

        Such verses are the best! You are so welcome. 🙂

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  2. Sadje's avatar Sadje says:
    March 25, 2020 at 4:08 pm

    This is wonderful! Love the title too. Thanks Li for being a part of the challenge.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      March 25, 2020 at 4:22 pm

      You are very welcome, dear.

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      1. Sadje's avatar Sadje says:
        March 25, 2020 at 4:23 pm

        🙏👍

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  3. memadtwo's avatar memadtwo says:
    March 25, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    Like a ladder to the sky…if only we could climb it. (K)

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      March 25, 2020 at 6:06 pm

      Insightful!

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  4. judeitakali's avatar judeitakali says:
    March 26, 2020 at 5:35 am

    Intriguing and mysterious read

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      March 30, 2020 at 10:02 pm

      Thank you, Jude! Sorry for late response, just found your comment in my spam folder.

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      1. judeitakali's avatar judeitakali says:
        March 31, 2020 at 12:39 am

        No sweat Jade, my pleasure

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