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Sep 3Liked by Troy Putney

“If you’re looking for someone to hold compassion with you, to see the sadness on a stranger’s face,and use the fires in our hearts as a means to light a path of peace, you can look to and depend upon me.”

Standing right beside you Troy. Offering the same.

This is a beauty. Caught me off guard with a few tears. As your poems can have their way with me unexpectedly.

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Thank you, Lor. I like to think that tears water the seeds in our hearts.

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As I said to @darrenharley on his last poem - I see you .

And what Lor said!

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Any chance you could share his poem? I can't seem to turn I up...

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Done with pleasure!

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Oh, sorry, I meant Darren’s poem! But thank you for sharing mine as well!

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Those are terrific! I gave him a follow. Thank you!

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Darren is terrific! He was one of the first accounts I subscribed to I hope you enjoy his artistry as much as I do!

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Thank you! I will look at Darren’s poem!

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there’s a better way,

when we remember

who we are meant to be

Yes 🙏🏼 and may we find within ourselves the light to brighten the path for others.

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Sometimes it’s hard

to remember this truth,

and then that is why

we have each other.

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Sep 6Liked by Troy Putney

Beautiful compassion in the midst of so much strife, holding space for you, Troy. 🤝

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Thank you, my friend!

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Sep 5Liked by Troy Putney

Courageous and overflowing with love! Thank you for this one, Troy.

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We strive together!

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Lovely ✍️

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Thank you!

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Beautiful

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beautiful and good to know

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Thanks Troy. It is important to find a place to anchor ourselves while the sea of chaos rages around us.

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That last stanza. Beautiful doesn’t do it justice. Thank you.

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I appreciate you, Monica!

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There is a better way. This is fantastic, Troy.

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Thank you, Rod! I hope you’re having a great day.

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My pleasure, Troy! It’s a good day! I hope the same for you.

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Such a beautiful. I love that last stanza.

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Thank you!

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I left the word poem out obviously. 🙄

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I knew what you meant, but also like the mystery and poetry of a broken thought too!

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True. More mystery that way.

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Take my hand!

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Keep shining, my friend!

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Sep 3Liked by Troy Putney

I adore you. The end.

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This feeling is mutual. You make me want to be a better person.

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Sep 3Liked by Troy Putney

This stanza!❤️❤️❤️ If you’re looking for someone

to hold compassion with you,

to see the sadness on a stranger’s face,

and use the fires in our hearts

as a means to light a path of peace,

you can look to and depend upon me.

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Thank you Troy.

I'll happily stand beside you.

Gratefully.

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And with you, my friend!

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