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Read MoreI can contemplate too much read my rhythms far too oftensit so still that birds might landon my skin that will not soften.Age brings wisdom so they sayI'd suggest that's quite some lying What it brings is just reflectionCan't...
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Thanks for the comment.
I’ve been putting of getting back in the pool for ages.It was great in but bloody freezing getting out.
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A great write, for a rhyming one at that. I actually left work early to rush home and complete a poem that I was scrapping together at work. And then I went to the (community) pool! A productive day, lol.
Your write is well stocked with reflection and insight. I enjoyed it very much.-
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Thanks Styx for the comment.
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
It’s a whimsical piece but says enough about the journey I and many others are on.
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I really enjoyed reading this.
The first verse was immense.
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Tremendous work, my friend.
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Thank you for your kind words
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Read MoreTo be English Is to be An immigrant To be an immigrant Is to be Human We are all Immigrants Descendants Of Africa
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If only we could all remember that particularly when it comes to refugees.They were called immigrants once upon a time.
Good write 👍
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Thanks for reading
Yes I agree. America is a nation of immigrants. The founding fathers were descendants of immigrants.Even the native American peoples immigrated across the frozen seas of the north pole.
Regards James
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There are those who do not accept that they are immigrants and try their best to fit in and hide. This piece can definitely start a conversation. Nice
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Thanks for reading.
We have a man called Nigel Farage in the UK.
He is the face of anti immigration and he is the grandson of a German immigrant to the UK.
I hope to clarify with this simple statement.Regards James
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Read MoreTouching the dark I move closer to you,wicked indulgence, my crave for you,a lusty desire to seduce. Captivated, you look at me with hungerthe night is jealousand pushes shadows onto my soul where you look deeply,and realize the demoness I am,provoking...
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Passionately penned, Brenda. This is an amazing write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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An amazing collaboration. With, Daniel. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thanks Mary for the comment.
It was as my old tshirt said
” Just another shitty day in paradise ”
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Read MoreShe's not getting married.She's not getting engaged.She's not travelling, thoughShe is going away..... forever.My friend has chosen the date for her death.Her assisted death.28th September 2025.I've been invited to attend.A privilege indeed.She has battled cancer and alltherapies have now...
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You made me tear up! I don’t know if I could be that brave. I just finished chemo myself. Breast cancer caught early. Lumpectomy. Radiation. That’s why I stopped writing at DUP the last couple months it was there. Just wrote for the first time a week ago and came here. I also fell in love for awhile. Nice guy. Great dog. Held me and went through stuff with me. I couldn’t take the “Are you ok?” even one more time. He was comfortable to be with. A week after my last chemo we stayed at his friend’s cottage. I realized that I was the only thing he had in life. And he focused it on me. I couldn’t be all that. He needs more than just existing. He had 4 good years in the 1990’s but the rest of his life has been being numb. His relationships were all female dominated. His mother and his ex-wife pushing him around. Even his sister who openly hates him. I hated to hurt him but he needs more. I need more. As nice as he was and is – it wasn’t enough for either of us. If my time is limited, I need more than hugs, a smile and “please pass the canned beans”. Writing this comment 2 days after the breakup has inspired a new poem. If I have energy, maybe a post for tomorrow. I did my three today.
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Thanks Paula for your thoughtful comment.Im no expert in affairs of the heart but my experience in a long term relationship is that space is necessary.
If someone loves you ‘because they need you’….it ain’t love.
You’ve done the best thing for both of you
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hi dearest Benny enjoy your swim let the rest go stay in the moment great write 💕