oh, let me just post it here as a blog! 😃

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Thanks for the comment. The link doesn't seem to be working though.

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I wish you a pleasant ride, John! 😊

No it's a global transformation we're going through. Humanity is coming to terms with itself. We're rediscovering what is important.

Cheating with analities has certainly entered a new dimension.

I prefer my chess without hate.

Comment is about ANAL BEADS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

This poem describes so well the weary monotony of ageing and the absolute determination not to give in.

"underestimates
my will to fight"

"through it all
my strengh remains"

I love the spirit running through this poem.

Comment is about Seasons Come and Seasons go (blog)

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My thanks for reading and for the likes to Frederick, Tom, and Stephen G, and also to Jezzalee, Holden and Russell.

Comment is about THE LESSON NEVER LEARNED (blog)

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The best of them all, Graham although I had a liking too for Richie Benaud.

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Thank you for comments and likes.

Comment is about The Inn at The End of The World (blog)

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Thanks Stephen. Glad it was enjoyable. 😃

Comment is about a father myself (blog)

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It surely does, Kevin. It seems cheating is more innovative these days. I saw an article about a woman poker star who is allegedly doing the same. Also two fisherman who won a match, not by shoving the fish up their arse, you understand, but by pushing lead weights inside the fish to make them heavier.
I think I’ll try the anal beads trick when I’m riding my bike to see if I go any faster.

Comment is about ANAL BEADS (blog)

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Very enjoyable, Frederick.

Comment is about a father myself (blog)

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Thanks so much Stephen. I really appreciate your comments. I haven't met Juliet yet but her face is beautiful to me, obviously 😁
Thanks for the like H@ yl3y 😊

Comment is about Too soon to know? (blog)

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Incredibly moving, Tom. The sincerity of this relationship shines through. 'Such trust in your closing eyes' brought tears to mine. My condolences.

Comment is about Trust (blog)

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The cycle of the seasons, Clare, and here we are again, fighting our way through it. And it all happens so imperceptibly. A really interesting poem, Clare.

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A well-written and thought-provoking poem, Mike. Thank you.

Comment is about The Lonely Road (blog)

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A beautiful poem, John. A new life, a new hope, a new joy.

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Thank you, Flyntland. Just a few days later, Ukraine is taking back a part of these territories, so the whole exercise may ultimately unravel. But at what cost?

And thanks to Frederick, John B, Stephen, Tom, Holden and Russell for the likes.

Comment is about Small Print (blog)

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Oh nice! Brings me back to a former poem with a similar concept called 'a father myself'

https://i.imgur.com/wOlMd5x.jpg

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Thanks Julie, Holden and Graham. I really appreciate your comments. It is great to be able to share my happiness with Writeoutloud friends.
I think you are right, Graham. We have to try to be impartial.... 😀
Thanks for the likes K. Lynn, Kevin and Jon.

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Thank you Flyntland, H@yl3y, Stephen and Frederick you are all very kind.

“How sweet the morning air is! See how that one little cloud floats like a pink feather from some gigantic flamingo. Now the red rim of the sun pushes itself over the London cloud-bank. It shines on a good many folk, but on none, I dare bet, who are on a stranger errand than you and I. How small we feel with our petty ambitions and strivings in the presence of the great elemental forces of Nature!”
― Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories, Volume I

Comment is about The way of the cloud (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Beautiful

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"for I am what I am and can be no other" well said,
"Be true to thine own self" springs to mind.

If we all lived by our own truths, without demanding that others follow, or criticising because they are not of the same belief/background/religion, we would all be half way to getting on with each other.

"I follow the way of the clouds"
I love that line

Comment is about The way of the cloud (blog)

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love vibrates joyously these days 😄

Comment is about ANAL BEADS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

For all that love can do 💪

Comment is about A recreation (blog)

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Another wonderful poem, John! It brims with love! 🌷

Comment is about Too soon to know? (blog)

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Thank you so much, John, your kind comment always means a lot! 😎

Comment is about Find & Seek (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Unmistakeable writing with a quiet and reflective conviction as ever.

Ray

Comment is about The Inn at The End of The World (blog)

Original item by Massoud

Yup, so many of us can empathise with this. Been there done that and it never really heals. Our old dog's name is my password to many sites. reminds me every day!

G

Comment is about Trust (blog)

Original item by Tom

It's great to read the work of a 'new' grandparent. It's made me look back at all the pieces I wrote when ours started popping out (we have eight now).

Whilst we try our best (and largely succeed) in being totally impartial, and love them all, there will be one, I can assure you, that will tug those heartstrings harder than the others.

Enjoy these precious years John.


G

Comment is about Too soon to know? (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

I have lived my life surrounded by animals ( or friends as I choose to call them) and I know that that last act of love is the hardest one ever.
Well done for writing such a sensitive poem and for protecting your 'friend' from fear and pain.

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Thanks Greg for your lovely comments. It means a lot to me.
Thanks for the likes,too, Frederick and Tom. 😀

Comment is about Too soon to know? (blog)

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Amazing story. You kept us guessing right until the ehd. Super. 😀

Comment is about HE, 29 Others And Me (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Fascinating poem with some intricate and clever imagery. Loved it, Holden. 😎

Comment is about Find & Seek (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Beautiful poem, John. Overflowing with love.

Comment is about Too soon to know? (blog)

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Thank you, Flyntland. That is really kind of you 😀

Comment is about Too soon to know? (blog)

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Certainly many rebels deserve their peaceful reward...as does any person who has committed themselves to selfless struggle.

The ethical and moral worth of those struggles being open to debate.

Thank you for your comment and for the likes.

https://wolfgarwords.com/

Comment is about The Inn at The End of The World (blog)

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Juliet " You are a lucky girl, ideed!" to have such a lovely poem written just for you by such a loving grandad.

I wish her every happiness.

Comment is about Too soon to know? (blog)

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'They’re Slippered now and Dressing Gowned,
Love that line, evokes images of found comfort

Comment is about The Inn at The End of The World (blog)

Original item by Massoud

Thanks Stephen. I felt very lucky in the end. It was a great experience.

Comment is about HE, 29 Others And Me (blog)

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Congratulations Julie! 'The Wife' is so jealous lol. She adores He 😄

Comment is about HE, 29 Others And Me (blog)

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"It's the-rifle butt nature of all this"

just eight words that set the scene - the brutality - the mind destroying domination - the fading ability to resist.

Comment is about Small Print (blog)

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Thank you Stephen for your comment -
I expect you have guessed that I am very fond of my "left over birds" - their behaviour is fasinating to observe.

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Original item by Flyntland

Thank you very much, Greg. Yes, we must have hope and faith that the bullies will not win.

Comment is about Small Print (blog)

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Well done, Steve. Hope is the only word I can find these days. Hope that Ukraine will eventually win. Hope that the Russians will eventually kick Putin halfway down the road.

Comment is about Small Print (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thanks for the likes and kind comments. Definitely a day I will never forget.

Comment is about HE, 29 Others And Me (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thank you so much, Stephen, I'm extremely grateful for your kind comment! 😊

Comment is about Find & Seek (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Nice one, Stephen. And how about “Vaseline Alley”?

Comment is about ANAL BEADS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I suppose 'What a feeling' is a contender, John.

Comment is about ANAL BEADS (blog)

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A remarkable story, Julie.

Comment is about HE, 29 Others And Me (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

'Adumbrate' was new to me, Holden, and the whole poem flows and crackles with inventiveness.

Comment is about Find & Seek (blog)

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Thanks Russell. Her photo makes me think she is full of character. I can't wait to meet her😀. As you say, it will be a joy, I'm sure.
Thanks for the like, Adam.

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