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If we stood in a room, face to face, would we talk as we do?
Share stories from our past, share the depths of our souls?
Would we form deep connections, build bonds both strong and true?
Would we sit round the fire and warm our hands upon the embered coals?
Would we talk about our pains and griefs, about our loves and losses?
Or offer shelter to each other, that we might avoid the pain?
Would we bare our souls as easily as we, “Bear our crosses?”
Would we share our songs and delight in each refrain?
We’d probably nod politely and chat about the weather,
Share the trivia of life, laugh at the absurd,
Share the comfort of being in company together,
The warmth of human contact that goes beyond mere words,
But therein lies the paradox that first drew us together,
This semi-anonymity allows us to be, “Free,”
Free to speak openly and bare our souls whatever,
Without the hidden feeling of, “I think they’re judging me?”
Language is our greatest gift, it’s how we share our thoughts,
It’s how we share our hopes and those dreams which are worth dreaming,
So speak freely, with the courage and conviction that you ought,
For it’s only once it’s sought, will we ever find true meaning.
Jason Bayliss
Fri 19th Feb 2021 22:50
I think that's a really good point and you're right, it wouldn't be a successful business model to open, "Deep connections Ltd," but that's the unique beauty of what we do. We, amongst very few others, share our deepest thoughts first, before any small talk, any getting to know each other and it got me thinking, A) How wonderful and powerful writing is, and B) What would it be like if we did all meet up, you know, like an annual poetry convention, and genuinely, I don't know. We might be some of those rare people who know each other at a deep level before we've ever even stood face to face. Just a thought. ❤❤