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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Lots to process, as always. Thanks Franco. Maybe we are just seeing how some things really are for the first time, now that the curtain has been pulled back. Nothing changed; it has always been this way. We just weren't aware of it.

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Franco Amati's avatar

Very good insight, KC. I think you're on to it.

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T.K.talbert's avatar

“The most dangerous kind of person… is one who is afraid of his own shadow.”

Or a person that is reasonably afraid of a shadow that pretends to be belong to him.

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Franco Amati's avatar

Ha yes, or that

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The Wordsmith with a Quill's avatar

A strong piece of work. Loved it.

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Franco Amati's avatar

Thank you!

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Karl Vort Poetry's avatar

The thing is we are constantly battered with bad news and fear.

A constant state of fear.

Leads to distrust so the only person we trust is ourselves.

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Franco Amati's avatar

So true! I feel like bad news and fear comes form every direction. Well said, Karl.

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Jigs Gaton's avatar

Franco, loved that one. I am in Sonic Decay myself, just listen to this shit I am going thru:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1KXd6Cl-zHMlF0YFgQM5TS405BPgH9TU

But your poem this week was special to me, as I had to turn down a role as an actor (and I've never been on that side of the cam, ever, just always was the one pushing the buttons or turning dials). Yet still, I was offered the co-lead of what I thought to be a Russian misinformation script (it was not, just a young director), but "Don't Participate in Bad Scenes" is also part of my code. So thx for the affirmation!

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Franco Amati's avatar

Thank you Jigs! I'm glad this resonated with your experience.

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Sandy's avatar

The last paragraph of your discussion brought me to tears. It is thoughts like these I cling to when the maelstrom whips itself up.

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Franco Amati's avatar

I'm glad I could inspire such a reaction. Thank you Sandy!

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D. C. Wilkinson's avatar

The fragility of being you, at the center of a storm of self-doubt and paranoid fear. In the end, your subject is still standing there. An optimistic message! Totally relatable.

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Franco Amati's avatar

Thank you, I'm glad it resonated with you! :)

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Jen D. Clark's avatar

This is a good angle on a kind of anxiety many people share. What do we do when people, systems, etc fail us, hurt us , etc? Distrust is a way to protect yourself, so you either distrust yourself to protect yourself or you distrust others or both. I deal with anxiety and ask myself more questions about my reactions to situations than I did before. Knowing who you are underneath what life dealt you is important to realistically move forward thru all the noise.

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Franco Amati's avatar

I think asking yourself more questions about the reactions is important. Thank you, Jen! excellent insights

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Elizabeth Grace Martinez's avatar

I find it relatable how when things fall apart it hits your self esteem and you end up not trusting people. I’m just coming out of one of those periods myself and am looking at the world brother how

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Franco Amati's avatar

Yeah it's not easy, but it's good to hear that people understand and share common experiences

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Karen's avatar

A fragile part of you and may need constant reassurance or it may not

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Franco Amati's avatar

Right, thank you, Karen

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Karen's avatar

Your explanation makes more sense of your words.Your sense of worth and confidence can be a fragil

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Franco Amati's avatar

Yes thank you

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David Picariello's avatar

Your revelation text comments succinctly on the desperation of our 21st century schizoid world.

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Franco Amati's avatar

Thank you, I'm glad you appreciated it, David.

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grace's avatar

what do i get for being third

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Franco Amati's avatar

Three hearts! ❤️❤️❤️ And 🥞

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grace's avatar

:)

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Richard Blaisdell's avatar

Your exposition tallies the tale told . Wraps words in a bow. Covers lines to explain what I could have missed, but writing is true to form, I move on to a sonic decay of sounds soufflé with the echoes fading in the ear canal canyon.

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Franco Amati's avatar

I love it, thank you

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Franco Amati's avatar

Thank you, no one. I really appreciate that. I hope you enjoy the book.

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