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SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE

We're all going down the plug hole

me included.

I thought for a minute it was a waterslide,

I wonder what's on the other side?

Might as well enjoy it

it ain't the cresta run,

with all the shit that's going down

not half as much fun.

🌷(6)

◄ FINAL JOURNEY

THE GARDEN OF Dr. MOREAU ►

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raypool

Wed 1st Jul 2020 15:38

Indeed Jennifer. I did have that in mind just to test the water. As long as there's humour I'm happy, so thanks again!

Ray

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jennifer Malden

Wed 1st Jul 2020 14:40

Nice one! Found the difference between instructions for disposing of waste, and a 'subliminal issue of reincarnation' really entertaining!
Just goes to show how differently we can interpret a poem.

Jennifer

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raypool

Mon 29th Jun 2020 17:08

A bit late in coming back sorry - thanks Brian. A touch of sophistication always helps !

Yes Graham, I do often bear that in mind, as I find it a gratifying idea. The "other side" often pulls us on just for curiosity's sake, and it's no bad thing I think.

Thanks also to Kevin, Shifa, Stephen, Moongirl
and Liam for contributing likes.

Ray

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Graham Sherwood

Mon 22nd Jun 2020 22:53

Is there a subliminal issue of reincarnation hidden in this piece Ray?

<Deleted User> (18980)

Mon 22nd Jun 2020 21:13

In my house we direct waste water down the plughole, and shit into the soil pipe. Still, each to his own.

Good observation Ray.

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