Thanks for your comments keith. I wandered if you could connect my experience with your own first day in the forces? Of course we all have many first time events. Comments appreciated. Phil.

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BLUE BLOOD

What can you do
if inside of you
runs royalty since
your blood is blue
write poetry
and seek the truth
inside of you
if your blood is blue.

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I wish I could take credit for saying that, but I've brought that bit of wisdom along with me through the last couple of decades after hearing it from a college English instructor. She may not have been a favorite of most of the students, but she was no-nonsense with quite a lot to offer if you were willing to take some criticism.

Thanks for looking in,

Rachel

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Hi Ray thanks for commenting on duality. The American is a woman whose unwavering total commitment to the afterlife that I just couldn't grasp. But she was such a good person living a good life.
She was honest in her beliefs and I admired and respected it.
In many ways envied it.

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Don't have a ridin' mower
I push my mower
much as I push
the envelope.

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Hey D. Your messages always a colorful note on my profile! ?
You flatter me!

I always wear sunglasses
Forced by an urge to hide
I do not speak for the masses
Nor am I waiting for a car
I am in fact depicted at a cafe, eyes all wide
There it is, I can see it! Coming from afar
Oh, the anticipation and surely a bit of greed!
My poison, my fix, my much coveted trophy
My reward for always being such a good little kid
My precious, delicious hot morning cup of coffee!

Thanks for stopping by?
Mae

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Thank you for reading "Rumors of my Demise".
just a fun poem but with a grain of truth.
I am sorry I had to burden you with it.
Take a pill and get on with your life.

?

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Who is the poet in dark glasses
surely a Hollywood star
or a poet of the masses
waiting for a car
Mystery surrounds her
with a look that is afar
she may be Mae or maybe
that's just the way things are.

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Thanks for your comment on 'Strangers Leave Scars' - and yes, I completely agree. The unfathomable behaviour of scared men is quite breathtaking sometimes. Looking forward to reading more of your work! T.x

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Thank you for your comments on my "cancer" poem. Appreciated.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Hi Mae, thanks for stopping to say hi on my profile. I'm enjoying your work. Warm regards, Kate

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I will try to catch up with some of your work. Thanks for the 'like' on The Joke.

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I haven't read much yet either of your stuff. Leave me a comment when you check out more of my work and tell your followers about me. I will read more after I finish some of my other poetry things I am in the middle of. Thank you for the support and kind words.

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Your take, as good as mine.
the poem says only Time heals all.
Your experience may be something different.
write a poem about it. ?

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Your sample poem 'perfection' raises an interesting problem being faced in our schools causing stress and mental health problems. Students feel they have to be 'perfect'. They are being introduced to 'fails of the famous' who they have heard of and relate to. You learn only by successive failures. And you don't have to get 100% in a test. 97% is OK.

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Hi, thank you for reading The Matriarch. Like your new profile pic..Taylor..?

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Hi Erin, great sample, favourite line of many for me, "I wear your beat on my sleeve," love that. Look forward to reading more, but not right now because it's 12.35 am here.

J.

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Love your sample poem. If this is the intro, I want the whole book! ?

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Thank you so much, Mae! Yes it's an extraordinary poem and the rhyming pattern I tend to follow the most. I actually have that quote tattooed on my shoulder, I kid you not.

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Hey Heart of Lead! I saw your buo. It so happens that If is one of my most favorite poems especially that line a d that verse!
Love your sample?
Thank you
Mae

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Yes! Thank you very much. One of my first and favorite digital art pieces.

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Hi A.M! Love your passionate bio! Love your powerful sample! Great work and I loved the audio too!
Thank you?
Mae

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"it was a dark and stormy night"....Snoopy

thanks for reading my poem "New Book".
(coming soon, "Old Book.)

did you do the artwork in the photo?
if so...very good.

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Hi Ged,
I'm drawn to The butterfly girl, it feels like the start of a much grander story. I'm so glad I've discovered you.
I look forward to discovering more of your words.
Cheers, Kate

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Thanks for the comment

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Thanks for the comment

G

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Glad you like the group Valerie and it has helped you with your writing - - -
I have managed to write a poem for next month called The Wardrobe Killer!

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more like
a Legend in
his own mind.

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Hello Louise, love your bio, "'A human being of questionable merit." Brilliant! There's a poem in that title if ever I heard one.

Great sample, really captures the moment. Favourite line: "Backdropped by a fading reddened sky." Really like your writing style so please be sure to write some more.

Thanks,

J.

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I am back to writing
quietly or...
out loud.
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Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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most poets ARE out of orderl
Repair to their rooms
to write
themselves.

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most poets are not Normal.
it comes with the territory.
haha

Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)

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Thanks for reading "Abnormal Behavior".
Poet's usually don't qualify. haha

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you're one for an age, Jason.

Comment is about Jason Bayliss (poet profile)

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you're a great writer, Jon, never stop.

Comment is about Jon Stainsby (poet profile)

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I connected with your sample and am looking forward to future blog posts.

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Thank you Trevor, Kate and Mae for stopping by and for your encouragement. Best wishes - John

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The poem was written for my granddaughter - so for you to offer such a personal comment means a great deal to me. By the way, I love the reflective mood of Drinking Where The River Bed Is Dry

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Hi Martin - thanks for your kind response to my PoTW. I intend to explore more on your blog. Watch this space

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Thanks Rich - to know someone reads anything one writes is very humbling. Really pleased I got PoTW and you enjoyed it.

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So very kind that you took time to enjoy my PoTW - I shall look with interest at your blog for comment Thanks again

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Thanks for your kind words on Spaces Between Trevor

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Trevor. Thank you for your kind words. We certainly share an interest in the same poets but Frost was new to me. I shall look him up and investigate further. I am a huge admirer of Ginsberg. Keith

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How kind Jon to say you enjoy my work. Every like you afford me ,and there have been many, are an encouragement to me. Bless you. I . Ray

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Thanks for your like on A Pot of Gold Martin

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Jon, thanks for your comments - good, bad or indifferent, it is always nice when someone feels moved to offer a remark. At least someone is taking notice. Much appreciatted

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Thanks Jason! Reciting was never something I imagined myself doing. But I've grown a liking to it! Your encouragement really helps, it ushers me to dare more!
Thank you for all the support ?
Mae

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Phil, thanks for your appreciation of my work. I like your work too and the oblique way you express language.

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Hi Keith - many thanks for your kind remarks re: Distant Time. I sense a kindred spirit.

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Hi Sofia, thanks for liking, "Show Me A Saint," it's really appreciated. Love your sample, and have started reading through your others. Really like them. Will come and read some more when I get chance.

J.?

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