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Willow posted in the group National Poetry Month
Depends What Matters…
I don’t know if it’s a society thing…
or what
but this standard that directs us to follow a specified path
you meet…you marry…pop out a few kids
never forgetting the coveted white picket fenceI have a question…
what if that pattern…
isn’t really one size fits all…I think of all the miserable…Read More
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I fear that we’re rapidly approaching that time when women and those of color have few rights again. The number of bumper stickers I’ve seen with “Make women property again” make me sick. And this country is terrifying me more every day. It’s time for big change indeed. Thank you, Curt
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Read MoreRewriting Memory I’ve said it many times, over, and over again Guilt is a needless load to carry forever The solution comes in asking for forgiveness Or you else can’t go on happily with new endeavors And though it’s all in the past you...
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That’s all we can do is get up and keep going.
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It’s within our nature.
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Powerfully penned, Wally. Excellent write with lots of layers my friend. Nicely done. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thank you Damian, always appreciate your reads and comments.
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Some takes flight and others do die. Very interesting poem crimsin;)
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thank you lovely Fia I appreciate you ❤️
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Powerfully penned, Brenda. Excellent write with lots of layers my friend. Nicely done. Appreciate you.
Damian
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hello dearest Damian another underground poem I’m happy you enjoyed it ❤️
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Hi Willow, you have packed a lot into your poem. At its heart is the recognition of individuality, as opposed to individualism. We arrive in many different shapes and colors as well as temperaments. For me, it is a social matter, the traditions that arise out of society based on oppression, of class and social distinction and hierarchy, that…Read More