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      Not a White Flag Situation

      it's become a hazea blur of painful imageryas we fumble through this sickening fogwearing the dayslike bruises around the throat taking only tiny bytesbecause anything deeper chokestoxicity already sitting heavy in our gutscorruption and ignorance go hand in handit...

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      • Corruption and ignorance go hand in hand. Yes, I whole heartedly agree with you. We must see the truth and act on it. Powerful write.

      • As if you read my mind and what I was thinking as as articulate. 🙂
        I almost got ht by one of those flagy pickups yesterday. 💚

        • I think I’ve hit my saturation point for imbeciles. They’re everywhere with those flapping flag and bullying. Ugh…

      • hello beautiful Willow powerful write the darkness threatens to swallow me whole I feel you ❤️

      • Powerfully penned, Willow. Into the book it belongs! This is’t a write it’s a statement my friend. Excellent work. Appreciate you.

        Damian

        • I called it a tantrum. My roommate suddenly decided I “got shit to say!” and wanted to share with everyone he knows. Gotta watch us quiet ones…just because we aren’t making a scene doesn’t mean we aren’t making some noise. Thank you, my friend

      • WHOA!!! Some truth telling going on here. It didn’t fall on deaf ears, cause I be listening. America has always been 2 countries within one country. Today’s fascists were yesterday’s slave owners and slave bounty hunters. Thank goodness there are still wide awake decent people who in their millions took to the streets a few days ago. And even better, there is, beginning Nov 5, the determined, nonviolent, movement to oust these MAGA maggots’ regime.

        Yes, it is often true in history that people were warned but didn’t listen, sometimes people just need to have a fire lit under their arses, before they can see straight. I think we poets have a role to play in this eye opening!! Your poem Willow is a welcomed salvo (or perhaps to be consistent with the metaphor), a welcomed match for that fire.

        Thanks for the much need poem Willow.
        Curt

        • Oh, I’ve been bellowing. A few here can tell you I’ve been mouthing these frustrations for a hot minute. We do what we can and encourage everyone to do their part, whatever that is. That’s how we make change. I just wish humans weren’t so determined to repeat their worst mistakes. History is the best teacher…which is why they’re trying to bury history. Don’t want anyone to see their playbook. Thank you, Curt

      • Raw and unflinching. You’ve caught the weight of complicity and the ache of resistance in a way that feels both urgent and true. An incredible read!

        • I often find truth to be very urgent. Because human beings seem so determined to ignore, bury or deny it. They have their flags. I’ve got my ink. Mind is always stronger than might, I think. Thank you!

      • Okay, now I know. You not only know how to write beautiful, powerful words , you also know how to deliver them. I certainly want to speak to you, Willow. Please visit with me.

        • I’ve been expressing myself through poetry for years. Decades, really. Only recently been messing with spoken word. I’ve never been able to find anyone who could read it as I feel it. Some things I leave naked, no spoken word. Thank you

          • I certainly understand that. Not everyone here who has posted work reads it themselves. I do, but it’s because I am also an actor. I’ve spent my life on stage, in one guise or another, and I find it difficult to hand it to another to perform.

            • Due to personal issues, I am unable to voice them myself. I have to rely on AI to get it right. And it takes a lot of fight to get it right. I wish I could simply read them myself

      • Who made you promise not to cuss? In the immortal words of my old coworker…”fuck that!” I hear what you’re saying. And not saying. Thank you, girl

      • whooee, thanks 🙂

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      "A Meaning Of Christmas..."

      "A Meaning of Christmas..."“A Meaning of Christmas…”It’s been a loooong year and a short one yet again.Fewer “voices” both inside and out.“Missing friends…”Personal tears and “breakings” -moments of 11- level pain -emotional shatterings …healings…finding self and all but giving...

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      • No I do not see you as whiner or a complainer. I see you as being introspective and know how you feel. Good work here

      • I’m admitting the title pulled me in.
        This was in unexpected read. How everyday should be like Christmas. The meaning of it.
        To remember to be patient and find joy in the unexpected, like NASCAR. lol
        I personally think if everyone would have a sprinkle of this in their
        everyday life, it would have a huge impact on your daily outlook. Life has a way of making us desensitized from
        all the good around us. Like someone who says thank you and holds open the door.
        Uplifting write!

      • Adelphina referred me to this write. And also said that you look like a Santa!
        Your gift to us is your emotional write here. It hollers out a plea that we all know, yet didn’t have the articulation that you did.
        It’s a very entertaining write, even if full of frustration and the “is it good enough?” gift giving.
        Well thought out, and written.

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      EVIL TRIGGERS

      EVIL TRIGGERSThe scent of a cigar triggers me. I remember strong hands around my throat choking me. I clutch my throatand then my hands won’t loosen.I nearly strangle myself.Then, the day will worsen. Everythingwill remind me of my grandfather.If...

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      X-MAS

      XMAS Thete's not a single present in the cold shabby apartmentin the nasty fucking worldfull of horrid evil people. No Christmas tree or fruitcake.No fancy fucking food at all...for the molested one (me).No cookies or pie. I dump the spoiled milk down...

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      TERMINATION

      TERMINATION They say there is a multiverse...places where our other choicesin life have been made and "that"version of life moves forward. --- Rae has discovered that she ispregnant by her boyfriend Ray.Her dream job starts in 2 weeksand she is not choosing...

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