Much Love, Deb Poems ~ Fresh & Thought~Provoking

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  • Aspirin

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    Deborah Marchant’
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    The poem explores the juxtaposition of professional wrestlers and boxers, highlighting their vulnerabilities and fears, particularly the fear of death. Despite their tough exterior, they are portrayed as children wrestling with their fears, engaging in violent competition as a means to confront and suppress these deep-seated anxieties.

  • the Real Deep State

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    Deborah Marchant’
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    Nonconscious Death Anxiety lurks within our minds, causing us to perceive imagined threats. Instead of confronting this anxiety, many continue to battle these illusions, feeling unsatisfied and heroic. The struggle against these vague fears reflects our minds’ inadequacy in handling uncertainty and the unknown. Understanding this may lead to greater clarity.

  • In Honor of Gramma

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    Deborah Marchant’
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    In the 2023-2024 US school year, over 10,000 book bans impacted more than 4,000 titles, with Florida and Iowa seeing the highest rates. Reading shapes critical thinking and empathy. The narrative reflects on personal experiences, particularly an elderly grandmother whose late-life reading challenged her past views, illustrating the complex relationship between environment and learning.

  • A Book Recommendation

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    Deborah Marchant’
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    The content contrasts the curiosity and openness of an inquisitive mind with the fear-driven resistance of a know-it-all. The latter, terrified of change, rejects new ideas without exploration, while the former embraces transformative experiences that enhance understanding and personal growth, showcasing the stark differences in attitudes toward knowledge.