negative white space

margin is not
a blizzard of words
obfuscating page’s landscape
with directionally-challenged winds

margin is not
some narcissistic lover
manipulating poor gas-lit partner
into unconditional surrender

margin is not
an adrenaline addict
over-crowding calendar squares
with meaningless engagements

margin is not
an anxious mind
fretting over fearful rhetoric
contrary to obvious truth

margin is not
a malnourished soul
scrolling electronic junkfood
with no appetite for beauty


        margin  is  spacious  living  and  gracious  loving  .

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  1. Björn Rudberg (brudberg)'s avatar Björn Rudberg (brudberg)
    Jan 27, 2025 @ 11:02:30

    Yes, the margins is the negation, and sometimes tell you something more than the shadows around.

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  2. sanaarizvi's avatar sanaarizvi
    Jan 27, 2025 @ 05:54:03

    This is gorgeous! I especially resonate with; “margin is not an adrenaline addict over-crowding calendar squares with meaningless engagements.” 🩷🩷

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  3. purplepeninportland's avatar purplepeninportland
    Jan 26, 2025 @ 19:38:50

    I love this, Lynn!

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