Sacred Pause

Sacred Pause

A Poem by Thomas W Case
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Here is a link to my you tube channel where I read my poetry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbj9bj58Txw

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When the urge
to react to the
tactless clowns,
and
down looks like
up,
and life's teeth
are sharper than
a steak knife,
breathe,
and take a
sacred pause.

© 2024 Thomas W Case


Author's Note

Thomas W Case
My book Seedy Town Blues Collected Poems is available on Amazon.com

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sound advice when life seems to have us cornered. patience is a virtue. as the good book says, "Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly." life will turn us into hamburg if we're not careful. now if i could just get those images of clowns and a sharp steak knife out of my head i'll be able to sleep tonight. well said.

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Thomas W Case

2 Days Ago

Thank you, Pete. Much appreciated.



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Beautiful in its wisdom and brevity. A pausing breath is so underestimated. A panacea for all violence.

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1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas W Case

3 Hours Ago

I agree. Thank you so much.
Very good advice here. Breathe and take a sacred pause. Too many, when they get wound up with negative emotions, want to fight.

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Thomas W Case

2 Days Ago

So very true, Thanks, John.
sound advice when life seems to have us cornered. patience is a virtue. as the good book says, "Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly." life will turn us into hamburg if we're not careful. now if i could just get those images of clowns and a sharp steak knife out of my head i'll be able to sleep tonight. well said.

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1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas W Case

2 Days Ago

Thank you, Pete. Much appreciated.
Brief but oh so wise, Thomas. How relevant in today's world - perhaps re-named. 'Inconstant'

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1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas W Case

3 Days Ago

Thank you so much. I appreciate the comment.
emmajoygreen

3 Days Ago

You're always welcome: your short poems are very long remembered.

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Added on November 11, 2024
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Thomas W Case
Thomas W Case

Clear Lake, IA



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Thomas W. Case was born in Oxnard. He has published 3 volumes of poetry. The Bullfrog Dreams of Flying, Artichokes, Avocados, and Van Gogh, and Seedy Town Blues. He has won several poetry contests. Hi.. more..

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