I don’t know why people think the past is romantic. Why do they revel in reunions or visit historical monuments?
The past wants a voice in the present, but forgets it has already lived its present. Now it needs to let others live out their present.
The present peeks into the past, only to be reassured of being better.
Plastic flowers behind iron gates, epitaphs and monuments all need to be left wherever they are – prisoners of the times they lived in.
The soul has moved away. Only interpretations remain.
Different eras should have different colors and a different feel.
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Interesting view of both for us to ponder, Reena.
Isadora 😎
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Thank you, Isadora! We are not talking about the future here. But it is probably shaped by the past and present + quirky factors.
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This is good. I’ve never thought about the relationship between the past and the present in quite this way.
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Thank you, Margaret!
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Indeed, only the memories remain, such as they are. Thoughtful piece, Reena.
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Thank you, Bill!
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Well said and observed.
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Thank you, James!
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Well said Reena. Loved it.
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Thank you, Usha!
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An interesting discourse and I find myself agreeing!
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Glad you could relate to it ☺️ Thanks, CGraith!
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I think that is a sensible view of the past and its place. You’re right, once it’s gone what’s left is interpretation.
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Thank you, Lisa!
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You’re welcome.
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It’s okay to remember the past but it is the present that’s important.
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I concur. Thank you, Patricia!
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“The past wants a voice in the present”.
Present truly peeks and feels better 🙂 Nice words.
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Thank you, Anita!
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My brain is too tired to understand this, this morning. I’ll come back an read it again for sure. It’s good, jusst deep.
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Relax and refresh 🙂
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I think this is masterful Reena well done
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Thank you, Michael!
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rose colored glasses
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I wonder what colour our era will get
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A matter of interpretation..
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Brilliant take Reena
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Thank you, Sadje!
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