The invented person, borrowed from the real—abstracted, isolated—is the person we finally know, or feel we know. I make myself up from everything I am, or could be.
For many years I was more desire than fact.
When I stop becoming, that’s when I worry.”
—Stephen Dunn, from “Notes” in Walking Light: Essays and Memoirs
Notes: Photo – Eric Rose Photography. Quote: – W.W. Norton
Short, deep and very thoughtful. Well done 👌✌
He is all that…thank you.
Sometimes I’m a figment of my own imagination – fake it til you make it…other times I think I’m totally real.
I’m all that, and less!
Ahhhh, how I love Stephen! as Mimi said, ‘Fake it til ya make it’ is sometimes the fall back. But I’m finding the older I get, the more real it becomes. After 50+ years, I’m gettin’ used to this ole skin of mine….😉
Me too, Me too, he shouts!
we were born who we are, we often get distracted and lost along the way, and the journey takes us back to discover who we are and always were.
All paths lead to home, yes Beth…
I don’t know you, but your posts move me every time. THANK YOU!!!
I don’t know you either Elana, but you made my day. Thank you so much for sharing. Dave
On a good day, yes!
You are special dear David, love to be here everyday and find your beautiful touches… Thank you, Love, nia
Awwww, thank you Nia…