I ... entered the poem of life, whose purpose is ... simply to witness the beauties of the world, to discover the many forms that love can take. (Barabara Blackman in 'Glass After Glass')

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15 June 2016

To Entertain

It comes with age,
this benediction.
After years of news,
now I choose
escapist fiction –
less angst and rage.
Linked to the Tuesday Platform for 2 Aug 2016 at 'imaginary garden with real toads'.
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12 comments:

  1. Sherry Blue Sky15 June 2016 at 10:50

    Yes, we can only take so much. I consort among lions - much more agreeable than humans, LOL.

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  2. rallentanda15 June 2016 at 11:10

    The purpose of art is to instruct and entertain...I too am focussing on the entertainment bit.

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  3. Gillena Cox2 August 2016 at 23:30

    entertainment thrives throughout the ages; from cave drawings to cinema

    much love...

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  4. Jim3 August 2016 at 01:21

    Nice thoughts, clever writing, Rosemary. I vacillate between the two, with age I seem to be mellowing.
    ..

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  5. Timoteo3 August 2016 at 01:41

    And these days truth is stranger than fiction!

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  6. Timoteo3 August 2016 at 01:41

    And these days truth is stranger than fiction!

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  7. ✿3 August 2016 at 04:21

    "now I choose
    escapist fiction"

    Oh goodness, me too!

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  8. kaykuala3 August 2016 at 20:54

    It comes with age,
    this benediction.

    Blessings realized as we age is a wise inclination. A progress in a nice way more or less!

    Hank

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  9. Outlawyer3 August 2016 at 21:01

    Ha! Me too! Read my new book! Very escapist! K.

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  10. Kerry O'Connor4 August 2016 at 02:55

    We all need a place to hide from the rigours of reality at times.

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  11. Susie Clevenger4 August 2016 at 14:13

    Oh, I'm with you!!

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  12. Marian4 August 2016 at 23:50

    Yes! Me, too.

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