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Wed 2nd Dec 2020 18:00

Love it, especially the last two lines Stephen.

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J.D. Bardo

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 17:16

I could see and feel the walk as I read. Cool, Thanks

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Graham Sherwood

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 17:00

Only thinking about you today Don. I hope you're well and back for a time.

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J.D. Bardo

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 16:57

Thank-you so much for the comments and likes, it means so much to me, Thanks again

JD B

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Shifa Maqba

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 16:52

So concise yet so effective! Your poem shines brighter than the moon itself. Amazing!

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Shifa Maqba

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 16:50

Your poem is as beautiful as moonlight and stars and everything in between. One of the most evocative poems I've read in a while. Good job!

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Shifa Maqba

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 16:48

Beautiful poem, Aviva!

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ritu

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 16:47

nice station https://www.economicstutor.com.sg/

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Shifa Maqba

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 16:46

Profound!

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Shifa Maqba

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 16:45

Thank you, Vautaw, Paul, Stephen A., Stephen G. and Jordyn for the lovely roses y'all have sent my way!

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Shifa Maqba

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 16:43

Thank you Philipos. It's always a delight to read your comments.

Thank you Aisha, Jordyn, D.W. Hamilton and Michael for hitting a like each!

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Shifa Maqba

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 16:42

Forever grateful for your support, Jordyn. Thanks a ton!

Thank you Vautaw for the generous rose!

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M.C. Newberry

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 16:37

The mind can be forgiving and able to insert meaning when not
made apparent. Just as some people can fill in the "holes" in
crossword puzzles and others can de-code cryptic messages.
As for a more general "Mother Nature" situation -
The Amazon may have its loggers but elsewhere the situation is
more upbeat - with the UK on target with a tree planting programme
and also the USA, it seems, despite all the doom and gloom -
planting more than are harvested according to recent online reports.

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julie callaghan

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 16:35

Thank you for the likes and comments.

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Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 15:15

You can read this poem from base to top too.

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Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 15:05

So many diamonds in this poem! I'm pretty sure I only create sequins myself but I'll have to look closer.

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Jason Bayliss

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 14:49

Someone once said to me that history was, "Everything that has ever happened," I replied, "Actually, it’s everything that's ever happened that we're prepared to talk about."

Still don't know if I was right? To be honest, it doesn't really matter if I am or not. Thanks Paul.

J. x

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Don Matthews

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 12:15

I have often thought this is how it happens.

Nicely presented Ruth....

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Stephen Atkinson

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 11:33

Thank you for the kind additional comments Julie & Keith, & thank you to everyone for all the Likes! ♥️

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Zushka B

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 08:45

Very true indeed Paul ! ?

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keith jeffries

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 07:11

A poem which is a plea for continuity of life. Full of pride and love for the newcomer. Wishes for this offspring to do well. The last line is a crusher but so down to earth. Another clean nappy please. This poem is full of love. It speaks of such.

Good poem
Thank you for this
Keith

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julie callaghan

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 07:09

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keith jeffries

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 07:06

Raw intimacy but touches upon the truth. How else can we describe this other than to do so behind some false veil.

A good and courageous poem
Keith

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keith jeffries

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 07:01

We are but miniscule.
Good poem
Keith

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victoriavautaw@gmail.com

Wed 2nd Dec 2020 02:47

Thank you Stephen and Paul. ? Giving is so easy as you both just proved. Bless you. ❤️

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John Coopey

Tue 1st Dec 2020 21:02

Liquorice, Stephen - the ambrosia of the gods of Pontefract.
And thanks for the Like, Stephen A.

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julie callaghan

Tue 1st Dec 2020 20:17

Thanks Ruth happy 1st of December to you too. Hope you enjoy the sunshine

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Ruth O'Reilly

Tue 1st Dec 2020 20:10

Happy First of December! Let's hope it's a good month, I got up early just to get that bit of sun that had been hidden for nearly 2 days from the after effects of the eclipse!?

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julie callaghan

Tue 1st Dec 2020 20:08

The moon had certainly been impressive this last few nights. Nice write.

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Stephen Atkinson

Tue 1st Dec 2020 20:01

Thank you Aviva for your wonderful words of wisdom
And
I'm over the moon
You say I'm greater than the moon
Alas, my dear wife says
I'm as much use
as a chocolate spoon! ?

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julie callaghan

Tue 1st Dec 2020 20:00

Thanks for the likes.

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julie callaghan

Tue 1st Dec 2020 20:00

Thank you all for the likes and comments.

Slowly getting there, some gifts sorted but no decorations just yet, thanks for asking Paul.

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Greg Freeman

Tue 1st Dec 2020 17:38

I can hear a screen door slamming somewhere ... good luck!

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 1st Dec 2020 17:25

A good inspiring poem, Julie. Paul, I should do this early in the morning instead of watching CNN and my daily feed on the Brexit trade talks. Doh......

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 1st Dec 2020 17:20

Yes, we need to rise above mediocrity and lend a helping hand, as you say. I love the sentiments.

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 1st Dec 2020 17:16

A simply wonderful poem. Thank you so much.

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 1st Dec 2020 17:12

It's only been necessary since Mrs Thatcher introduced the icy blast of competition, which unfortunately started coming through my parent's front window. You have a good point - go easy on the liquorice.

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 1st Dec 2020 16:58

Thanks to Mike and M.C. for the heroic tales and to everyone else for the likes.

It is incredible how long such people lived, given the often terrible conditions at home and work. Apart from anything else, so many people smoked several packets of fags per day. Even my Dad (who died at 86) was puffing away until the age of 30; he gave up because I was coming alone, so at least I achieved something.

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 1st Dec 2020 16:49

Thanks, Paul, and to Stephen and J.D. for the likes. I remember a ballet I saw many years ago in Copenhagen, where, confronted by a plague, the master of the house ends up wrapping himself in plastic and standing under a shower of disinfectant. Not exactly Swan Lake, but memorable.

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jennifer Malden

Tue 1st Dec 2020 15:49

Thanks Paul. As you say, very sad. Latterly he must have been impossible to live with. No-one of his family was amywhere near him when he died. He was supposed to go into re-hab for alcolholism, but had apparently refused. It must be heartbreaking to lose one's health like that, after being such a player, even if most of this was his fault.

Jennifer

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victoriavautaw@gmail.com

Tue 1st Dec 2020 15:48

Thank you Ruth. Poetry and music are keeping me sane. I hope your world is spinning the right direction for you! ?

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John Coopey

Tue 1st Dec 2020 15:06

Not sure there’s a correlation, MC.

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J.D. Bardo

Tue 1st Dec 2020 14:49

thank-you Ghazala, I hope the little guy is the best of me, then whatever he wants to be,

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Ghazala lari

Tue 1st Dec 2020 14:44

Like father like son
No difference
Only dates change
Fate remains same
Awesome little f.r.?

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M.C. Newberry

Tue 1st Dec 2020 13:50

Maybe there is (or should be?) a connection between what is paid in taxation over a lifetime that could salve your conscience. That's my
way of dealing with this sort of government largesse....no problem!.

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Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Tue 1st Dec 2020 13:45

You v The Moon

Illuminating the sky, judged alone,
may make the moon greater than you are.
And then there's the matter of size itself
Contrary to appearances
The moon is certain to be larger too.
But greatness must be measured
In multiple directions
Never just one or two.

So then I thought to put this thesis
To a proper test, devise some new measures
An art contest, perhaps.
And you must surely draw the moon better
than it could ever draw you.
I can think of many other challenges
That you could excel at,
Whilst the moon couldn't manage.

You are better at poetry too
And so, you are greater than the moon.

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Tue 1st Dec 2020 13:44

Beautifully written

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Tue 1st Dec 2020 13:39

Love it!

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Ruth O'Reilly

Tue 1st Dec 2020 12:54

Amen to that! I hope you're well Victoria?

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victoriavautaw@gmail.com

Tue 1st Dec 2020 12:20

Love this! It’s so cool to think about the wind always being with us, carrying us along through life. Well done Dawn. Thank you for taking us on this beautiful journey with you! ?

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