The regretful truth of unspeakable blindness

Dear BV,

This poem makes me think of someone I knew long ago who had a willful obstinance that I found so irritating. I never allowed for the way she was brought up, non the less, her limited capacity to expand her thinking diminished her to her circle of friends because of her obstinate thoughts and behavior. Before long she was cut out from the only friends she had left. While I’m sure this trip down my memory lane has no bearing on the intended meaning of your lovely write, I think limiting your thoughts and not hearing other ideas or heeding wisdom is the surest way to become isolated and a disappearing act. I love your senyru. H🌷

Loveliest H,
Your memories of that friend and her outcome leave me thinking of our actions and consequences. How even as I'm encroaching upon my advancing years, it amazes me that I continually have lessons to learn on that front. That actions have consequences and heeding the wisdom of sage advice when it's offered can be of the utmost benefit .. It's a never ending process, our continual growth, I suppose... It should be a good thing, but like some good things, there's always pain involved. (bullshit, right!?!?.. lol) I think that pain avoidance gets me all messed up sometimes.... hahahaha...
Just my mind's wanderings, this afternoon.... ;)

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your thoughts, the list add and all your supportive kindness, H. My heart is always so much lighter and better off after receiving your visits.
Much love and respect,
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xo

Oh the love lost
Love and light
Ron xx

Your comments and presence make me feel better and better and better.
I hope you're doing well, kind Sir
many thanks for the RL add and just... for you.
🌹
xo
B

Thank you my sweet I hope your days brighten and the warming rays lighten your load
Ron xx

Thank you, James
I'm extremely grateful for your visits and the kind words
🌹
xo

Senryu misstress  

I was taught by the Master
ty sweet C
I'm indebted to you, me thinks?
;)
I appreciate everything, all and mostly, you.
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xo

eyes open for love.
pledged to one, portrays life's bond.
never-ending love.....................Blue your exquisite poetry is always sooo incredibly beautiful.

Ron,  
Your comments rival ANY poetry that I could ever put to paper. Your thoughts and genuine kindness, coupled with such intelligently crafted responses which highlight EXACTLY your experiences via your emotions or flat out viscerally, are rare, exquisite and utterly beautiful. I look forward to you and your opinions, very much, my friend. I count myself lucky that you enjoy my little offerings like you do because my day wouldn't be the same missing your insights and neither would my poetry.  
Thank you so much...  
For. Everything.  
Much love, hugs and kisses  
🌹
xo  
B

Susan,  I am truly humbled by your overwhelming generosity. Thank you for sharing your rare gift of poetry and cherished friendship towards me in the DUP fellowship. You are special talent!

I've read those few but poignant lines over and over and still find myself speechless

Kieron,
Every time I see your avatar, I smile and think "What little gem-like nugget has he left my today?"... as my smile widens with each read word... I can't thank you enough for your visit and kind words. I appreciate the list add and again, I'm so happy to see your face!
Made my morning...  
🌹
xo

True dat.  Keep on writing.

I thank you for reading, Francisco
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Felt ... don't disappear, though ... Bless and love ... .

Heard.
Ty for reading, my dear
💜
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xo

the turns & twists of life... the illusional plays  .. whatever they are..  the paining heaviness.. the darkness.. all for the light & love. short & heavy dear BV.. keep writing :)

Dearest Uma,  
Your  beautifully astute comments are so accurate and well said. I am on my way to locating that light and love you spoke to ... Thank you for assisting in that journey. I'm so appreciative of your read, the list add and you taking the time to leave your insights.  
Much love,  
🌹  
xoxo  
B

Exquisite seventeen syllables. Bravo!

Thank you, KP
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i read a lot of routes in this little senryu
it reminded me of egotism and stunted growth which can actually entwine throughout life paths we decide to follow down whether it's our own or those we carry along with us, i find the ones who actively continue to learn often ache the most inside of themselves with whatever people or life itself has come across them in the moment.

another route was judgement but that's from personal experience, i guess when you're told you can't do  or made to do certain things because of xyz and rattle someone long enough they'll most likely prove you wrong one way or another.

thank you for this little trip
it was very thought provoking :)

-ethan

ethan,
hi there :)
you definitely see a lot, you do.

I enjoyed your deep delve, very much. It's not common that someone takes the time to examine so closely. especially on a senryú of a veritable stranger. I thank you and truly appreciate your insightfulness. This falls into your second route idea... a self judgement or really, a chastisement..
sigh.... lol.. forever hard on myself. aren't we all?
There would be way less poetry if we all liked ourselves, all the time...me thinks. hahaha
I love how your mind flipped through the potential route possibilities, to me that blows my mind. Thinking that I could have resonated with you, to allow that to occur ... is just crazy.... and a compliment (even if it wasn't necessarily intended) I'm still relatively new (only since July) here and that notion is just beyond...
Ty again.

I'm very glad to make your acquaintance, ethan
I enjoy your poetry immensely and have been a bit intimidated to comment... I'll not be, going forward.
:)
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xo
-B

I like these little writes
You do them well too
Easy for a caveman like me to understand

Like

lol..
Thank you, PS
I love your hieroglyphics ;)
Much thanks for your eyes and comments.
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-B

The senryu form always amazes me at the wisdom it pours in brevity, that and your ability to capture profound thoughts is also incredible. It reminds of the "blind leading the blind" kind of philosophy, because eventually, they do disappear.
Excellent work.

You honor me, this afternoon with your kind sentiments and the generosity of your list add.
I appreciate you, Walter
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xo