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Hamish Easton Mackay Dawson's avatar

As I was scrolling down (just kidding) your poem I enjoyed it. I liked the optimistic image of the breath despite the pessimistic subject.

Aaron J. Govan's avatar

Oh, but despite what I share, I’m not the last one to scroll either :D I just regret that sometimes the virtual world pulls me away from reality with a certain sense of excess. But truth often lies in balance — it’s all about finding it! Thanks for your feedback, and you really captured an important part of my philosophy: positivity (despite some rather pessimistic writings). And well, sometimes it’s better to just laugh about it, right?

Hamish Easton Mackay Dawson's avatar

You're welcome! The modern world with its technology is a constant assault on the human spirit. Someone said that electricity made a properly spiritual life impossible, which is an idea with a lot to ponder as it includes everything we take for granted even light bulbs governing our sleeping and waking. The breath is an excellent image of hope as it always there, the life force. It's a powerful word -expressions like 'until my dying breath' are very stirring.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Never more true than now. 💙🤍

Manuela Thames's avatar

Great poem on the reality of the times we live in. I think all of us can relate!

Aaron J. Govan's avatar

Thanks for your feedback, Manuela! Indeed, it’s part of the world we are living in, with its goods and bads…

Poetry Tracks In the Snow's avatar

I see it and I am guilty too. Substack brings me to head downturned, elbows bent, hands holding and thumbs doing all the communication….hmmmm???

Aaron J. Govan's avatar

Curious, isn’t it? The way the body reacts through this way of communicating! But let’s be honest — we’re all addicted to the same Sub(stack?)

Aster solenne's avatar

Beautiful!! Love it,Aaron!💖

Aaron J. Govan's avatar

Thank you so much, Aster! I hope you are doing well :)

Aster solenne's avatar

You're welcome, Aaron! I am doing great thanks for asking, hoping yuh are doing amazing as well! 💖🙂‍↕️

Aaron J. Govan's avatar

I'm doing amazingly great as well! Thanks, dear fellow substacker :)

Aster solenne's avatar

Glad to hear that, no prob!^⁠_⁠^