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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thank you for restacking this, @KEVINMAHER

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Kevin Maher's avatar

My pleasure, Paul. And hopefully someone else’s. I will have to reread later tonight. So many threads to tease out some more. Many thanks for sharing !👏✍️

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Thank you for restacking, Chen!

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Thanks for the restack, @Stirling S Newberry

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Catherine's avatar

Unpon reading a second time, I paused at the first line longer. My mind conjured up the smell of fresh rain on dust, tripping me and preventing me from reading on comprehensively. The second read was much smoother; your words flowed easily as a stream in summer.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thank you for reading this piece (twice!) I appreciate your comments, Katie.

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Catherine's avatar

I read through this once. Will need to read it again and again more slowly until all your images are conjured up. My first impression is one of intensity. Will have to revisit. TY for writing and sharing your work.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thank you for your comments, Katie!

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Rich Moore's avatar

Holy shit, Paul!!! God you rock me so often and I love it every time.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thanks for reading my 'stack and for your continued support, Rich.

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Kevin Maher's avatar

Beautiful work Paul.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thank you for reading it, Kevin, and I appreciate your comment!

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Catherine's avatar

In the third paragraph from the end I was reminded of Thomas Wolfe, Look Homeward Angel, but only fleetingly.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thank you, Katie.

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Patris's avatar

What a beauty. Great pathos. Mourning.

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Thank you, Patris!

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Alix's avatar

holy wow!

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thank you, Alixandra!

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Monica P.'s avatar

Wow! Your images jumped from the page. I’ll be reading this over and over again…

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thank you for stopping by to read it, Monica P.

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david wells's avatar

Rough night, Paul?

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

I don’t have rough nights , or days, for that matter, David, but thanks for asking.

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david wells's avatar

De nada, Amigo!

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Catherine's avatar

You are so welcome. I can't tell you what a jewel you are. I'm so glad to have crossed your path. Your writing is extraordinary and inspiring.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thank you, Katie. I’m happy to have you as a reader!

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Michael Edwards's avatar

Damn you good!!! Might be one of my favorites so far but then again, they all my favorites!!! Lol

That first stanza evokes very strong senses of sight, sound and smell!!!

I really like the comparison of Nineveh Ziggurats to New York City Skyscrapers! Have always been fascinated with early Mesopotamia and Ur, Babylon and Annunaki history! Contemporary archeologist says ziggurats where used for worship of deities I take it you are contrasting that to New York Office Buildings being used for the worship of money???

Again, great stuff here, lots to unpack and think about over and over as I reread and digest it! Bravo 👏!!!

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thank you, Michael. I think so many images in dreams often represent ideas that transform from one thing to another during the dream state and it is only on waking that we are able to make the kind of comparison you suggest and what they might mean. And, yes, worship and what we worship is part of that.

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Joshua Conner's avatar

Really enjoyed this

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Thank you, Joshua-Much appreciated!

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Wow! I appreciate your comments, Mike !

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