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Andrea Thorfinson's avatar

This piece brought to mind Robert Frost’s “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” a poem I’ve loved since long before I truly understood it. Your words carry the same bittersweet truth: beauty is precious because it’s fleeting. Thank you for the reminder to live fully in the moment… the past is gone, the future isn't promised, and what we have right now is enough to cherish.

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Josh's avatar

Thank you, Andrea! You're right - all we have is this moment, and I really appreciate you taking a moment to read. 🩵🫶

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Andrea Thorfinson's avatar

It was beautifully written. I enjoyed it very much.

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Wounds and Wings's avatar

Such a beautiful art work ! Touches my heart . Death and resilience. Will and helplessness! Loved it

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Josh's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words! ♥️

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Hina Gondal's avatar

Brilliant as always

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Josh's avatar

Aw, thank you so much, Hina! You're more appreciated than you know. 😊❤️🫶

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Gary L Taylor's avatar

I loved that, the whole thing reads and rhymes superbly, and the ending is wonderful.

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Josh's avatar

Thanks so much, Gary! I really appreciate you taking the time 💛🫶

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imi's avatar

Such a beautiful and thoughtful piece. Each line spoke to me, and I love how you distilled the essence of the message in every verse through a different perspective, making the poem deeply captivating. Beautifully done. 🖤

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Josh's avatar

Thank you so much! 🙏 I greatly appreciate your kind words 💜🫶

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imi's avatar

♥️♥️♥️

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Marwa Mabrouk's avatar

When a flower blooms with all its glory, the colors, the scent , the brilliant design, it lasts for a very brief time. That is what makes it most precious.

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Josh's avatar

You're so right, Marwa. Thank you for your comment 💜🙏

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PancakeSushi's avatar

A ghost in progress

So well put

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Josh's avatar

So glad you liked it, thank you! 🙏🫶

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Phoeby's avatar

Seeing death as freedom is the wisest way to live life. I really like your poem because is powerful and soft in the same time.

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Josh's avatar

So glad you like it, Phoeby! Thank you 💙🫶

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VedicSoul's avatar

Wonderful..

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Josh's avatar

Thank you so much 🙏 ♥️

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Sphere by Simran💌's avatar

Beautiful ❤️❤️

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Josh's avatar

Thank you so much 💙

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Sphere by Simran💌's avatar

❤️❤️🎉

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Dorie Snow/雪多丽's avatar

Beautiful because we are intertwined for only brief moments.

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Josh's avatar

Absolutely, thank you so much for reading. ❤️

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Dorie Snow/雪多丽's avatar

This is a wonderful poem! Thank you for posting it. Touched me.

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