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Willow posted in the group National Poetry Month
Watch Your Mouth
we weren’t allowed to curse
so she never did it herself
always setting the good example
whenever we repeated words heard…
that we were forbidden to utter…
she’d softly remonstrate…
“now now now…watch your mouth”
but I learned very early
she had an exception
if pushed to full annoyance
(a rare event – she…Read More4 Comments-
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I never had my mouth washed with soap but my sister did once. I was always too afraid of getting in trouble to put a toe across any lines. Thank you, Curt
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My cousin told me to say a word in front of my mother, and I didn’t know what it meant and I got slapped. Never said that again. haha at least not to her.
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My mother swore all the time – redheaded temper. But she yelled at us if we did. Grandma taught by quiet example. I’m a veritable sailor mouth now, but then? Nope! 😂
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This is good informative poem. My son has dyslexia and though it takes him a little longer to read things, it does not change who he is. I love when I can relate to a piece
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You are you and that is all that matters. Great poem.
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you sure do shine beautiful Jackie I leave out whole words my brain says are there you have my sympathy ❤️
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Powerfully penned, Jackie. Amazing write my friend. Nicely done. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Read MoreDo not worryif you shall fall and forget.Tomorrow always comes.What’s most important is that you try.It’s a shame that we forget that everything that we dostarts off with a person just trying. The stark white of the pageUninspiredStopBreatheOccupy space inside...
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Yes.. this is the message I needed today. Thank you, Fia. I will remember during other times of pressure as well.
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Yes, we all should remember this. Thank you Detritus;))
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Words of wisdom and empowerment. Excellent!
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Thank you M.E;))
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Oh girl, you stirred up some inspiration with this one! When the joy in the doing gives out, put down the pen until it comes again. This is the kind of message needed these days.
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Yes girl, we need to hear it. Thank you, Willow ❤️
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Well said. Thank you Angel Louise
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hello veautiful Fia I used to get choked up because I though everything I wrote had to be great then later I realized I wasn’t blocked I was in my own way… this is very encouraging ❤️
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I have felt that many times, Crimsin. thank you <3
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Powerful piece & message Fia. Outstanding!!
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Thank you Vision. I’m happy you think so.;))
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Powerfully penned, Fia. Into the book it belongs! Outstanding write my friend. Every writer can relate to this one, we’ve all been there, it’s part of the journey I believe. Nicely done. Appreciate you, Cuz.
Damian
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Thank you Damian. I’m happy I made into the books, cuz ;))
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Sage words indeed .. and a keeper for sure .. Neville 😎🌻👍
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Thank you Neville;))
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Fia Naturie posted in the group National Poetry Month
We Are Not Machines
Do not worry
if you shall fall and forget.
Tomorrow always comes.
What’s most important is that you try.
It’s a shame that we forget that everything that we do
starts off with a person just trying.The stark white of the page
Uninspired
Stop
Breathe
Occupy space inside with other thingsReturn…Read More
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I love it. Yea it’s true we just human and have imperfections that is normal. We aren’t like ai that thinks smart and won’t forget but we just require time. That time that many don’t wanna wait. Good write Fia ❤️
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Thank you Navina :))
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No problem….
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Yes! Just BE!! And make a difference in your being. Enjoyed reading your poem Fia. -Curt
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Thank you, Curt.🙂
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PAR (Paulo Acácio Ramos) wrote a new post
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Read MoreApril 7th risesnot like a dawnbut like a curtain being pulled backon a stage that has been waitingfor centuries. It is the day of empty skulls,not dead,not forgotten,just hollowed cleanby the slow, patient erosionof everything that once matteredtoo much. These skulls...
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Damn the skull is an empty chalice waiting to be filled. This is so deep with hints of darkness all through it. Nicely done
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Thank you, Fia.
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Thank you, Keith.
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“April 7th brings the other kind:
the sharp, unsentimental forgiveness
that strips you bare,
that names your mistakes
without flinching,
that empties your skull
so something truer
can echo inside it.”Powerfully penned, PAR. Into the book it belongs! What an amazing write with a flow the moves like the wind my friend. So many excellent stanzas brother, but the one above hits like a freight train. I can relate. Excellent read. Appreciate you.
Damian
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The Old Man at the Window and the Immortal Cats is next. Thank you, brother.
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In our house it was the threat of having our mouths washed with soap if we cursed. And it only took one mouth washing to guarantee obedience to this rule. Very cool poem for day 7 of poetry month Willow -Curt