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The Gatekeeper

She writes a poem

The gatekeeper ums and ahs 

It's not that great but

The gatekeeper is getting old

She's getting lax

She lets the poem through

It creeps onto the blog

◄ Belonging

Out of Control ►

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LEON STOLGARD

Fri 5th Jun 2026 18:23

The adoption of being laid back and going with the flow works wonders. Great poem Hazel


Thank you

kind regards


Leon

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Fri 5th Jun 2026 08:14

Thanks Hazel.
I have no such quandaries, David. Out Loud and Proud with it, I say!

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David RL Moore

Fri 5th Jun 2026 08:05

I recognise this feeling.

Hi Hazel,

I let things go now, some of them I never would have in the past. With time ticking down I want to leave more words behind...that someone who might one day be interested to understand me could have half a chance of doing so.

Possibly somewhat delusional, but I'm still ok with it.

I'm pleased you shared this because it's good to know someone has similar quandaries.

David

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