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    Some People

    while walking to the local marketwe almost get run downin my head I'm thinking 'what a fucking asshole!!'as bad as I want to lose my cool and flip them the birdmaybe say some profane wordsI see you and your...

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    • Oh yeah, everyday life can suck badly sometimes! The more valuable it is to have someone at your side who is well balanced and reminds you that getting upset about small things is only waste of time and energy. We can’t change them anyway. Much more important is to focus on the things that are really meaningful to you and that you can have impact on!

    • I concur with Sappho, and hope everyone has (or finds) someone that keeps them grounded in this way. Awesome write, my friend!

      Clay

      • When I think of my wife I think of someone that’s kind and hopeful. Even though I’m not like that it makes me wish I was.

        Thanks for the read friend

    • Sounds like you found that rare individual who grounds you. I have one of those too. The world is getting harder to find center in. Everything feels poised to set us off. Finding that pin-point of calm in all that is a treasure. Beautifully written, my friend

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    Acres of Barren Ideas

    Acres of Barren Ideas   in a quiet booth back of the cafe sat a cup of coffee with fingers twiddling the handle fingers belonging to an old poet   trying to come up with an idea for a great poem   the waitress brought a refill but he gently shooed...

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    • That is a horrible feeling when you think about it. You had it in your hands to write then it gets dashed away.

      • jacobFog September 26, 2025 At 7:51 am
        Did you ever have a really great idea, but you are driving somewhere, and by the time you get where you are going….abracadabra….poof.
        the thought has left you?
        Ugh!
        Thank you, Fia.
        j.

    • Did you ever have a really great idea, but you are driving somewhere, and by the time you get where you are going….abracadabra….poof.
      the thought has left you?
      Ugh!
      Thank you, Fia.
      j.

    • Yes, the mojo being torn away or lost. Often it’s the frustration of knowing what could have been that really hurts.

    • If we weren’t poets, we would probably just say “Oh well.”

      But we are, so it hurts deeply when we lose good ideas…and at my age, I really have to catch them fast.

    • We have all been. I was black coffee with three sugars for years. I cut the sugar and the coffee and many other desired tasty stuff. Sucks. But, I’m only 9 years away from the ages my parents were when they died. I want a bit more time.

      • Thank you for the share, Paula. Yes, as we grow older we make decisions…do I be careful with what I eat and drink, so I can stay longer. Or, what the hell, I am going to enjoy the rest of my time, no matter how long it is…so I will eat and drink whatever.
        Thanks for your comments.
        j.

    • Cleverly penned, Jacob. The life of a writer, I think we’ve all been there. Great storytelling my friend. Appreciate you.

      Damian

    • If you lose an idea you will always have another. If you have it brewing it will resurface or it will fly on.

      A very vivid scene painted with few words

      Regards James

    • I have always found a cup of coffee to be a great conjure of thought. Just like a rainy day that puts you in the mood for film noirs at TCM. Somehow, I just can’t imagine you ever being at a loss for words!

      • Oh, many times I cannot quite grab that one word I am looking for out of the air.
        Try unsuccessfully….but I am lucky….enough of them seem to find me.
        Thank you for your kind words, Kelly.
        j.

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    A Thousand Kisses Deep

    a thousand kisses deep   intheebbofhissmilei am drowning,inathousandkissesdeep.      

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    • The imagery of drowning in a smile and being a thousand kisses deep perfectly captures the feeling of being completely swept away by someone. Great write.

      • Thank you most kindly, Roma. I’m discovering more and more transplants from the WC everyday…feels wonderful, too!

    • I echo the comment above. Great poem, Kelly.

      • Hi Tim! I never really thanked you for being the first to tell me about “Stars Rite”. I checked it out because of you and Sam. I’ll always remember the kindness. Thank you!

        • My pleasure, Kelly. My time at WC is basically over so it’s good to see you and other friends from there on here. If I pop in to WC it’s probably to grab a few poems. 🙂

          • Charlie was there yesterday. The “online writer’s” feature had his face in the place. Lol, I guess he gave it a reboot, because it’s all up and running again. You should go back and get while the getting is good!

    • this reads like a melody of passion I can feel it ❤️

      • Passion is the one thing this world could use a little more of. I try to compose it into as much of my poetry as I can. Thank you for acknowledging that…and nice to meet you!

    • I love this post Kelly; it is absolutely dreamy in a sensual ambience….
      Warmly, B

    • Thank you, Betty! Feels good to have familiar faces looking back at me as I type!

    • Short and perfectly sweet Kelly

    • My forte is writing with a brevity of words. Thank you, Peter. So nice to meet you!

    • Wow, that is a smile

      • Thank you so much, Fia. I was surprised to find you’ve been a writer at the WC for some time, that our paths have never crossed till now. I find it comforting to know, as a moderator yourself, that you are also a poet, and fully understand the significance of having such a venue like this to call home. My poetry is my haven, my passion in life. Thank you for giving me a safe place to land.

    • Beautifully penned, Kelly. Excellent write my friend. Appreciate you.

      Damian

    • Oh’ my .. but what a way to go Kelly eh’ .. ink spilled perfectly … again .. inktoxicating poetry .. Neville 😎🍷👍

    • If I only had an audience of one, I’d be content if it were you! Thanks, Nev!

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