Emeka,
You are to some extent right. Those who are aware would rather look the other way. They are afraid to confront issues. They live in comfort zones. The time is fast approaching when we shall need the courage to stand up for what we know to be right. If not we regress into repeating past horrors and mistakes. It certainly feels like an asylum.
Thanks for your comment. It is much appreciated.
Keith
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This conversation, I have it daily with my self. The words differ but the meaning same.
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Philipos
Mon 3rd Aug 2020 23:46
Jennifer am quite moved by this poem as it bespeaks of much lingering hurt, if it is in fact reality, as I suspect it might be.
Platitudes would seem inappropriate - not becoming a repeat victim might be if you know somebody in that position.
My blessings to whoever it is, and thank you for sharing this poem.
Love can be very painful for some, emotionally and/or physically.
P. ?
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Poets as I was told are prophetic in nature. I just hope we don't do this again.
Great poem. You have a way of speaking to the core fabrics of our existence as humans.
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Thanks Brian and Emeka for the likes and comments.
Jennifer
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Keith, the world is really an asylum now ...it gets madder each day. The masses like you said are unaware.
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<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 3rd Aug 2020 23:32
Don't blame it on the moonlight
(M.Jackson)
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Jennifer Malden, you did great work here.
It is heartbreaking to find out that love proclamation are sugar-coated lies.
Love is truly beyond words but can't do without it.
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Thanks you so much Keith.
Loving someone is like learning how to cook soup, we always want to cook it better when next we try again.
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So well expressed! Great poem.
Jennifer
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Emeka,
This is a beautifully crafted poem one which reminds me of the Chilean Poet Pablo Neruda, who was famous for his love poems.
Very well written and with feeling.
Keith
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Liked the spirit of this one! The kneebenders, if their knees are anything like mine, Brian, are more likely to be split!!! Great work for the orthopaedic surgeons, anyway.
Jennifer
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Help! Terrifying because so much of it is true, but beautifully writtten without a superfluous word, every one counts.
Jennifer
Comment is about It draws near (blog)
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Yes You hit the right note Cathy - the physicality of music, rocks you, the spirituality of music, rocks you. Classical, Jazz, Rock, Country, Indie, Folk. All genres and styles.
Charlie Mingus, jazz composer and bassist, said: "Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple — that's creativity."
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Philipos thank you for your continued support and sending a like.
Emeka thank you for striking the like.
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Philipos
Mon 3rd Aug 2020 22:01
Mon 3rd Aug 2020 19:57
Thank you Shifa and Chinwendu for your comments, much appreciated.
All the best des
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<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 3rd Aug 2020 19:51
I'm hoping it will fade away in time...but baby showers and Haloween haven't so maybe it will be another thing to divide us a la Brexit. We'll be split between knee benders and non-knee benders.
Knee pad manufacturers - ramp up production!
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I understand that his concern was the increase in postal voting - a
system that has been abused and which needs the strongest
supervision to ensure that is not likely to happen there later this
year. As a politician he is, I suspect, making a point to score points.
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Ken Evans
Mon 3rd Aug 2020 15:06
Great idea, happy to be with it!
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Great Central Railway, Greg. Although I believe it is currently being refurbished once again.
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Zhar,
A poem which expresses the power of optimism and positive thought.
Thank you for this
Keith
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Always glad to hear of a salvaged steam locomotive, Dean. Like a true trainspotter I am thirsty for facts - where is it running now, please?
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Shifa
This is simply amongst the best.
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Gracious varieties will always adapt in the nature of beast!
If only there is tendeny to conquer the grave!
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D.W. Hamilton & Aj, your roses are deeply cherished!
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There's so much tenderness and grace in this poem. Love it!
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Intriguing imagery! The entire poem, in fact, exudes mystique. This is what art should look like.
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There is so much magnificence in this concise piece of poetry!
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Thank you so much, Philipos, Po and Leon, for your generous roses and comments. Couldn't thank y'all enough for your continued encouragement and support!
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Thanks, Paul, for the comment.
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Thank you, Paul. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to read and leaving such a kind comment.
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Mon 3rd Aug 2020 01:43
don't mind getting wet.
it washes away bad poetry.
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<Deleted User> (17847)
Sun 2nd Aug 2020 23:20
What a terrible waste of life and outstanding talent.
The Bell Jar like all of her work is truly magnificent. She has left a wonderful, wonderful mark on this world.
God bless her.
Another outstanding poem Shifa-thank you.
L.S.
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<Deleted User> (17847)
Sun 2nd Aug 2020 23:13
The repetition goes on and on of so many being pushed around by so few.
And how devious those few are!
Great poem Keith-thank you.
L.S.
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Philipos
Sun 2nd Aug 2020 21:24
After watching war horse this afternoon maybe I should re title
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Aditya,
An excellent poem to remind us of who the real angels are.
Thanks for this
Keith
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Reminds me of those old deep South blues numbers - sung by some
guy on his porch while his kin look on.
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Ho-ho. I hope you're getting a collection for a book, Hugh.
Like a failing business life makes you wonder
At what you pay before going under! ??
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Thank you Danielle ?
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Pastoral and pleasing. I can see the scene in my mind's eye as I
(mentally) hurry indoors.
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Thank you, Leon! Really glad that you enjoyed this piece. ?
Thank you, Stephen, for hitting a like!
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I thought that there was also a character called Hedges, which would have been good, but it turns out to be Hodges. Can't win 'em all.
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Tue 4th Aug 2020 03:10
Feeling it more and more each day! Great poem!
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