Right, I've come to the conclusion that you have to be a poet before you're allowed to become a politician.. Let's start a petition ?

It could go without saying but I'm not going to let it go without saying, this is an amazing poem, and I feel lucky to have had a chance to read it.

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Thanks for the likes Stephen A, Stephen G, Hugh and Aviva.

Comment is about Just Get Through Any Way! (blog)

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A profound piece of writing Holden - one to grip the attention.

Comment is about Of Ravens & Roses (blog)

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Interesting read, John. We have to hope for some real leadership from the next generations, even if we won't be there to see it.

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I love the last line (and the rest, of course).

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I enjoyed this, Tommy, although it's an uncomfortable subject. It says so much in such a short time. A real gem.

Comment is about Planning her Escape (3rd person silent) (blog)

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I think poets should rank fairly high in the pecking order, certainly above bankers, although some of them may write poetry. What a fascinating world it is, as this poem suggests.

Comment is about Centre Of The Universe (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Yes, this is great and sends a critical message. It needs to reach the widest possible audience. I'll do my best in my very small way.

Comment is about We! (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Stephen, a first rate poem with a message loud and clear. This should be put in the national press. It is clear and to the point with a poetic if not prophetic flavour.

Thank you for this

Keith

Comment is about We! (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

I don't think I have ever seen you cry and frankly I don't really want to, but you have every right to cry sometimes and don't ever hold it in. You can't be super Grandma, super wife, super mum all the time. We love you, April x

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On one of my walks I see 3 horses in the same situation, I feel soo sorry for them. But they seem relaxed and accepting their situation, patiently watching the world go by.

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You are annoying, I can verify. But more so you are incredible and never fail to make me question everything, which though frustrating at the time, I cannot thank you for enough now - for the thinker you have sculpted me into. April x

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Your openness is a psychological tonic. Well done ,keep writing.

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This made me smile. Love April x

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Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

What a way to think about it, wow. I believe you are completely right, our ability to think/ imagine to the extent that we can create a physiological reaction (adrenaline and others) yet face no real harm; how else can you describe that ability besides simply artful. Love April x

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???beautiful

Comment is about People and Pansies (blog)

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I have hung this one next to my mirror at university and I glance at it every morning, I will know it off by heart soon. Love April x

Comment is about New Year's Morning, 2021 (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thank you Brian, Vautaw, Stephen A., JD., and Aviva for your likes and comments. They are much appreciated. I am sorry that I am responsible for plunging Brian into the depths of depression but outside our comfort zones there exists a stark reality which cannot be ignored. Perhaps, Brian you could write an Ode to Joy.

Keith

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Thank you Mariyam, Philipos, and Brian for your comments.
Thanks also to those who have clicked 'Like' for this poem.

Mariyam you are correct one of the things I wanted this poem to be is a little bit cute, and I wanted to imply that I think that I am 'a poet'. I was a little bit teasing when I suggest that it could be the true centre of the universe although I do think it is an indispensable and irremovable part of it.

Philipos mathematics has been used for the understanding, building and shaping of many things but my sister's perspective was at least a few times as stated (with very little poetic license) and that goes beyond what I would agree with.

Brian, yes, it is a human characteristic to do that and as far as I am aware all poets are human (but that's just because I don't know any other animal languages so I can't say for sure whether they contain poetry or not). Just because most people can't even get pennies for their poetry doesn't mean their poems aren't precious and of great value (in non-monetary ways).

Comment is about Centre Of The Universe (blog)

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Hi Mariyam - Thanks for feedback. Thanks for like Julie. T ?

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Thanks Graham. I suppose I wrote this in exasperation which most of us feel most of the time. It is well recorded and that reinforces the message - are we in a spiral ? Speed bonnie vaccine ....

Yes Tony I know what you mean - it's all a bit like a soft version of big brother (not the reality show). I do get attracted to rhyming on certain topics, I think it can emphasis points of dark humour. In a sense it is demanding and shouldn't be forced. It can be addictive, but there's the rub.

Thanks for liking this Tom, Kevin, Stephen and Aviva.

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Indeed. Let's hope soon!

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Original item by Dean Fraser

You're right Aviva, poets do tend to overrate their importance in the world.

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My husband drove past the airport yesterday for work. Our topic of conversation last night was trying guess when we will be able to fly again.

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Good pointers here- especially when i think of current tv Comments about a wartime schoolgirl whose numbers were aerodynamically ideal for producing the famous Spitfire.

Comment is about Centre Of The Universe (blog)

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Me too Stephen A ?
Thanks Greg and Dean for the likes.

Comment is about Remember You're A Human (blog)

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Thanks for the likes Aviva, branwell and Philipos.

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Insanity seems to be the cost for creativity. We are all here proudly paying the price! Shine on J.D. ?

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Thanks for commenting on Age Barriers Aviva, appreciated. P

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I was touched by this poem too.
Though the wall cannot be broken, I hope in time it will fall away.

Comment is about Heart (blog)

Original item by Jacqueline L Elias

? hey i am a nature lover and too a athlete so I can feel the rhythm of ur thoughts while you were writing this poem

Comment is about Twilight Run (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

somehow it seems that you wanted us to take a glance towards the scheme of poverty faced by many of us.... ?

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AAww!! so sweet poem. It's like someone who is itself a poet thinks that universe cares it's poets.??

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Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

I got touched with the phrases used..<3...

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Original item by Jacqueline L Elias

Yes, and blue is the uniform I wore at school
And Blu is the tack that sticks on my wall

Comment is about A Different Blue Monday (blog)

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I'm starting to look like a womble. The joys of lockdown! ??

Comment is about Remember You're A Human (blog)

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i listened to 6 hours of floyd on utube last week last it run tho here i make no mention of them. as a band they were far ahead of their time. i prefer goth mtal 80s normally except when chilling \m/

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So beautiful. Calming the chaos. Thank you for sharing. ❤

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Original item by John E Marks

Thank you Cynthia

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Black hair
red beard?
what's with that?
Grecian formula?
?

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Hi M C. - Nice to know you are/were a fellow runner. T?

Comment is about Twilight Run (blog)

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I think that Covid - 19 is a global marketing campaign - there is nothing happening in the world in terms of infectious disease that does not happen routinely and all the time. In that sense Covid - 19 is a hoax - but worse than that a Genocide. The global implementation of a sanitary dictatorship is made possible by the people - who would rather be a slave in a gas chamber than take responsibility for their own life.

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Thanks for your likes
Stephen A
Mariyam
Dean
D.W. Hamilton and
Your Royal Poetess.

Comment is about The Irresponsible Protest (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Thanks for that Mariyam

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Original item by Nigel Astell

On the one hand - you admonish the sheeple for going quietly into the final night designed for them by the genocidal elite (covid hoax) - on the other you claim that the 'plague' rages on. I am confused.

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You might have been in a silly mood or feeling crazy but I don't think it is a silly or crazy poem. I think it is very clever and you've converted the lyric into essential wisdom for these times.

Comment is about Remember You're A Human (blog)

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Thank you New Shoes for your comment. Life takes us to difficult places but sometimes we can find or find out wonderful things.

Thanks also to everyone who has clicked 'Like' for this poem.

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Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

pretentiousness and losing friends are my specialty. why i felt qualified to write about it

Comment is about pretentious highbrow poetry & other ways to lose friends (blog)

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Thanks for the comment Stephen.... I think? Just imagine being able to womble free on the common.
Thanks Aviva for the like for my silly write.

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one of the wonders of words. i prefer to taste off of a plate unlike the patrons of quasi-fine dining establishments, who eat off of bits of the roof. thanks cynthia x

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