During the day,
I have a map.
A crisp, well designed,
detailed map
which I may drift from,
but soon come back to follow.
During the night
I have a compass.
A rusted, cracked,
loose screwed compass
which I try to follow,
but the magnetism is off.
So West becomes East,
and North becomes South...
And I'm left spinning
the full 360°...
Directionless
and lost
until morning.
AO Poetry 
I love this piece, carefully contrasted.
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Thank you very much ❤️
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This reminds me of the mental breakdowns I would have at night when all these thoughts would get to me, but how much better I’d feel in the morning somehow. Beautiful!
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You got it. At night my mind just wanders and spirals, but in the morning all those thoughts seem stupid. Thank you!!
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I feel that!! But it shows how strong you are, for being able to wake up and feel fresh and happier. 🙂 ❤ You're welcome!
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❤️🙂 Thank you so much!!
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So brilliantly phrased my friend.
Love it 🖤
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Thank you!!!! ❤️
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🖤🖤
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hmm… been there before…. beautifully penned
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Thank you! ❤️
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My compass is a little busted as well – some nights..
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❤️❤️❤️❤️ As long as it’s not every night.
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I’m loving it….the map vs the compass….state of mind….from sense of direction….to directionless with a swirling mind….I find both equally important….to finally be on the track….it’s the way we search our souls….it’s the way to connect….universe is infinite….so we need to be directionless….to explore unseen parts….beautiful writing dear Hal….I don’t how you do it….but you (/your writings) always touch my heart ❤️
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Thank you so much Navin ❤️ Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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You’re welcome Hal ❤️
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Hey Hal, as you know I’ve migrated my WP site & have published a few poems. But you aren’t receiving any notification….could you please visit navinspoems.com & click on SUBSCRIBE TO MY POEMS. This way notification will be activated. Thanks a million for your help 🙏❤️
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It says I’m already subscribed…. And no problem!!
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That’s great….don’t wanna loose you here ✨
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You won’t!!!! 🙂
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❤️😊
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😁😁😁❤️❤️❤️
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love
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Thanks ❤️
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