The façade has crumbled,
Before our very eyes.
The things we held dear,
Shrouded in lies.
The world has changed in inexplicable ways,
Long for innocence, how I miss those days.
Now we’re confronted with a distasteful truth,
Listen closely for the proof.
They exert power, but pretend its love,
Fool me not, you contrarian dove.
Anger upon rage, and more of the same,
A wild heart can never be tame.
Try to contain and smother,
Never do I wish, to control another.
Open your heart, engage your mind,
You’ll be surprised at what you find.
A soul who wants just peace and love,
And every now and then, a gentle breeze from above.
Photography and Poem by Kevin J. Hotter
Categories: Inspiration, poetry
Kevin Hotter 
Whoa – this really spoke to me. Thank you for sharing. Beautifully written.
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Thank you so much!! Appreciate the kind words. 🙂
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Beautifully written!
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Thank you. Nice to meet you! 🙂
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Thankyou 4 this post, loved it Kevin🤭👍💖
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Thanks so much!
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Fall in to your page. The photo took my atention. And I liked what I read.
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Well, thank you! Nice to meet ya! 🙂
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Nice to meet you too 😊😊
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Wow thanks you
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The poetry hits the spot for the world we are living in, and your photography sets the scene. What can I say? You are brilliant Kevin!
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Thanks Michele! I need to hire you as my publicist! 😂 That’s very cool of you to say. Seriously, I try to find reason and rationality in our new world order. It’s lacking in every direction. It’s pretty freaky.
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Nice one
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Thank you! 😎
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I’d be a great publicist for you, lol. I hear you on this crazy new world. It’s so hard raising kids and helping the newly adult ones. I have four grandkids ages 13 – 18 and I’m amazed how well they are traveling through this maze. So much has been asked of you parents and you’re doing a great job! Looking forward to more of your poems 🙂
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Wow…Every word…👏
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Thanks so much Laiba! Nice to meet you!
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My pleasure! Nice to meet you too! I’m new here 😊😅🌸
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An incredibly peaceful and soulful poem Kevin!
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Thank you, my friend!
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Very nice!
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Thanks! 😄
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Nice to know I’m not the only dreamer
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😄
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Amazing!!
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Thanks! Nice to meet you! 😄
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You’re welcome.Nice to meet you too🙂
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Nice post and photo
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Thank you! 😄😄
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Thank you for sharing
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😎👍🏻
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Truly a lovely depiction. Well done!
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Thanks Edward!
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Wow! Beautiful words and stunning photographs Kevin!
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Thank you Kenneth!
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Lovely
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Thank you! 🙂
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Kind and soulful. Thanks
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Thank you! 👍🏻😀
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👍
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This poem has so much heart!❤️
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Thanks Vishakha! Nice to meet you! 😄
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My pleasure!😊
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Nice post sir
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Thanks Ajeet!
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A really beautiful poem and equally beautiful pictures! 🧡💛
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Thanks so much! 😀😀
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Good picture God bless you
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Thank you!
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Hey Kevin, Natalie here… I love this!!!!!!!
I think you’d perhaps like my site http://www.riseupintruth.com and I have a telegram account too 🙂 You can find me on instagram w/ this account @riseupintruth
Sounds like we’re on the same page.
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Hi Natalie, thanks for the kind words! I will check out your site. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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I love it
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Thank you!!
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Thanks!
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Powerful words.
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Hi Ritish, thank you. That’s nice of you to say.
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Have a great day, Kevin.
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Thanks, Ritish. Same to you – enjoy your day!
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Preach it, brother!
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Right on! I knew you’d appreciate it, my friend. 😎
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Hi Kevin, great to see you are writing poems again. This is very appropriate for the whole world at the moment. I have lost 2 people I have been close to for many years in the space of 2 weeks – your last line of ‘And every now and then, a gentle breeze from above’ is perfect. Thankyou
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Hi Barbara – I’m sorry to hear of your losses. My deepest condolences. It’s nice to hear from you. Take care and be well my friend. 🙂
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Hi Kevin….Wonderful poem that expresses so much of what people are feeling at this time. Thank you for your beautiful photography as well! Love it all…Many hugs and blessings to you, Barbara from Sydney xoxoxo
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Hi Barbara – nice to hear from you! Thanks for the kind words. Peace and love to you my friend. Have a great week. 🙂
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Beautiful Photography! I love scenes with nothing to spoil the beauty of nature. The poem is thought provoking.
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Thanks so much for saying that – I was hoping to stir thought in those that read the poem. And yes, I totally agree. Landscape shots without power lines dangling from above are superior. Take care! 🙂
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My wife and I always end our cards and letters with “love and peace.” Still got some of the old hippie in us. Enjoyed your poem, Kevin. Always happy to hear of your mindful and positive elements.
Art
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Thanks Art! Appreciate your comment. All the best, man!
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Golden and blues are a personal beautiful mix, Kevin. Your poem makes me think a lot too. Wishing you well n.n/
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I really like that juxtaposition of colors too. Thanks for reaching out. Be well my friend. 🙂
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Beautiful photography, and words relevant for our times. I feel as you do, that the “facade” has fallen away, and we can see more clearly than ever the deceptions. I saw a quote from Solzhenitsyn today: “We know they are lying, they know they are lying, they know we know they are lying, we know they know we know they are lying, but they are still lying.”
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haha, I have to laugh at the quote because it’s so true. It’s quite disturbing. I just try to keep my sanity by enjoying myself. Thanks for the kind words!
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so good to get a new post from you, Kevin , and one that comes with a beautiful poem; yes, we all long for the days of innocence ; of peace 🙂
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Thanks John! Always nice to hear from you. 🙂
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You can always do what we are doing as we wait to be blown into the gulf. Listen to some vintage live Rolling Stones to honor Charlie and he’ll bring you some temporary peace.
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I like it! Funny you say that because tonight I’m attending a concert in a nearby park to see – a Rolling Stones tribute band. Be safe, my friend! I’m pulling for you all.
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Thank you, Kevin. Sometimes loud music is just what you need.
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I agree – that’s why ACDC is usually blasting through my car speakers when I drive alone. Cathartic!
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Yow! That’ll do it.
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Nice, Kevin, the poem and pictures too. Hang in there, peace.
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Thanks Robert. Good to hear from you, dude!
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Very truthful words, speaking to the reality of the times. Thank you, I enjoyed reading this – very accurate.
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Thanks Jean! I appreciate the comment and kind words. 🙂
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Beautifully expressed, Kevin. More than ever, we must each learn to “Open your heart, engage your mind.”
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Hi Rosaliene, thanks so much for the kind words! 🙂
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Beautiful poem and photos. Soon it will all be exposed Kevin, and we will all be able to live in truth, freedom, abundance, peace, harmony and Oneness. And all will be focused on the greater good of the ALL, and the planet.
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Thanks so much for your kind words!! Always nice to hear from you and read your positivity. 🙂
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It’s just right, Kevin. Every word, and your photography is full of hope as always. Take care! ☺️✨
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Thanks Suzanne!! I appreciate that. Hope all is well. 🙂
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Thanks Kevin!! As well as can be ☺️
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