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RICHARD "Rascal" JENKINS posted in the group ”BACK TO POETRY BASICS”
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“SESSIONS ARE HELD WEDNESDAYS”
Our next weekly session will be on
Wednesday, December 31th, 2025.
Taking a break for the holidays.
“MERRY CHRISTMAS, ONE & ALL!”
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Willow wrote a new post
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Read Moreit isn't all tinsel tiny lights all twinklingcandles on the mantelscent of cookies in the airsometimes...it's different daddy rolled his chair up to the windowgazing out into a snowy nightno cheery carolers on the porchno tree adorning the cornertwo little girls...
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Thank you, Fia 🎄☃️
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Oh! it makes me think back to simpler times when things weren’t all amuck.
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There’s a truth!
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![Profile picture of Damian DeadLove]()
Powerfully penned, Willow. Excellent lyrics my friend. Really dig the musical accompaniment. I heard gospel and r&b elements maybe a touch of Motown. Nicely done. Appreciate you.
Damian
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A lot of the bones for this was Southern Rock. I always enjoy how you feel out all the textures. It’s like a treasure hunt, finding all the pieces that make it a cohesive whole. I rolled into nostalgia and came out with this one, my friend
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Not everything comes shiny and new for Christmas but its the effort that counts
Unfortunately, when tragedy happens it doesn’t care what day it is.
I hope you and your family had a great Christmas Day:). Always focus on the positive here and now chica:)
They carry us through the hard times.Merry Christmas 🎄
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I’m not chasing shadows. But I feel strongly about honoring the roots, where I came from and what molded me into who I am today. Those experiences taught me to pay it forward, appreciate what we have and keep the fire lit in the heart. Thank you, Adelphina
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Dear W,
Beautiful, heart felt, heartache, touchingly gorgeous I could go on. Every word so poignant and meaningful you’ve painted a word picture that has touched me beyond measure. Beautiful write. H🌷
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I live a dual awareness, I think. Because I’m so familiar with the shadows, I’m aware that others might be struggling even while I’m thriving. I was there once. And could be again one day. I honor those memories and those souls as best I can. My experiences helped me raise a daughter more aware and giving than she might have been in other circumstances. We believe strongly in giving back and paying it forward. Thank you, Honoria…it’s good to see you roaming the halls
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This poem honors the truth many people carry through the holidays—the quiet grief, the missing chairs, the love that survives scarcity. It’s honest without bitterness, and that makes it powerful.
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Good times may dawn, but I never forget where I came from and where others might still be. It’s not about wallowing in the memories, it’s about honoring them and making space for them by the hearth. Thank you so much, Thomas
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Backdeckbenny (Peter) wrote a new post
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Read MoreBah humbug it's that time of year,fill our fat bellies,guzzle some beer.Over do everything,shop till we drop,Christmas a circus,a giant big top.It's not about family, not anymore,it's more about getting and what you can score.It's stressful and lonely for...
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It seems that the more favorable holiday has shifted to thanks giving.
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Even Thanksgiving has been corrupted by overconsumption.
How many turkeys were thankful….lol
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Cleverly penned, Peter. Excellent write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Dear P,
I found quite a bit of dark humor very relatable in this write. I really appreciated this point of view. The loneliness and pushed commercialism can be overwhelming and sad. Terrific write. H🌷
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![Profile picture of Fia Naturie]()
What an interesting opening. The mirror shivers upon your approach. I like this.
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Thank you, Fia. And Happy Holidays!
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Some days I glance at the mirror and can’t figure out who the stranger is. Like the mirror has ripples. But it’s no funhouse. I felt this one
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I understand, Willow, my friend. Thanks for the input!
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Mirrors don’t lie! It’s the cold hard truth when it comes to appearances.
I enjoyed the piles of yesterskin!Merry Christmas!
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Thanks, Addy (hope you don’t mind the short moniker). Hang on to some of that yesterskin, it could be worth something some day! Happy holidays!
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Okay. I didn’t know the mechanics of it, but now I do. My ex wife couldn’t walk past a mirror without stopping to admire herself, but she might run past them now, what with all that yesterskin pilled up. You’re hittin’ on all eight, old man.
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Ah, I think you, Sam, whoever you are. Where am I, anyway? What’s wrong with this TV? It’s got words all over it. Where the hell’s the game? Why am I typing the thing’s I’m thinking? Whzzzzxxrzpzzzz …
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![Profile picture of Fia Naturie]()
This is a something you will have to ponder on and hope to get the answer to.
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thank you lovely Fia I got an answer it just wasn’t the one I wanted I appreciate you ❤️
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![Profile picture of Damian DeadLove]()
Powerfully penned, Brenda. Incredible write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thank you graciously dearest Damian I appreciate you 🙂
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Fantastic, my friend.
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This is a hard hitting one because I do relate to this piece.i enjoy your work