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Brandon Houser wrote a new post
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Read MoreHere we are againThe feeling hits and sinksTaking us downWay down to the brinkWhat fools are weWe let the world stallAnd we crumble in the deepTo build up these wallsI stand here a fighterWho knocks himself downA survivor who...
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Maybe it was actually. I wrote it 2 weeks ago and was really having a rough week that exhausted me. I just decided to write something to help me deal. Sometimes this writing is like therapy.
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Beautifully penned, Brandon. An excellent write my friend. I concur with Brenda, it does read like a prayer. Writing is definitely therapy. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Aww, this is nice. It feels good to read.
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Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by! 🙂
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I think there’s a natural tendency in human beings to build walls for protection. But they’re a lot harder to take down. There is strength in this plea, recognizing the need and danger of walls
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redzone posted in the group National Poetry Month
CONQUERING THESE STORMS
“Everyone wants to go to heaven
but no one wants to die.”
**Peter ToshToday is so Spring-like,
the air, smooth with freshness,
the grass seems greener
stretching to reach your touch.
And the sky, so azure
it tastes like mountain running water.
Today it is difficult to realize
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Willow posted in the group National Poetry Month
Watch Your Mouth
we weren’t allowed to curse
so she never did it herself
always setting the good example
whenever we repeated words heard…
that we were forbidden to utter…
she’d softly remonstrate…
“now now now…watch your mouth”
but I learned very early
she had an exception
if pushed to full annoyance
(a rare event – she…Read More4 Comments-
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In our house it was the threat of having our mouths washed with soap if we cursed. And it only took one mouth washing to guarantee obedience to this rule. Very cool poem for day 7 of poetry month Willow -Curt
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I never had my mouth washed with soap but my sister did once. I was always too afraid of getting in trouble to put a toe across any lines. Thank you, Curt
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My cousin told me to say a word in front of my mother, and I didn’t know what it meant and I got slapped. Never said that again. haha at least not to her.
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My mother swore all the time – redheaded temper. But she yelled at us if we did. Grandma taught by quiet example. I’m a veritable sailor mouth now, but then? Nope! 😂
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Read MoreDo not worryif you shall fall and forget.Tomorrow always comes.What’s most important is that you try.It’s a shame that we forget that everything that we dostarts off with a person just trying. The stark white of the pageUninspiredStopBreatheOccupy space inside...
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Yes.. this is the message I needed today. Thank you, Fia. I will remember during other times of pressure as well.
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Yes, we all should remember this. Thank you Detritus;))
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Words of wisdom and empowerment. Excellent!
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Thank you M.E;))
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Oh girl, you stirred up some inspiration with this one! When the joy in the doing gives out, put down the pen until it comes again. This is the kind of message needed these days.
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Yes girl, we need to hear it. Thank you, Willow ❤️
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Well said. Thank you Angel Louise
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hello veautiful Fia I used to get choked up because I though everything I wrote had to be great then later I realized I wasn’t blocked I was in my own way… this is very encouraging ❤️
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I have felt that many times, Crimsin. thank you <3
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Powerful piece & message Fia. Outstanding!!
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Thank you Vision. I’m happy you think so.;))
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Powerfully penned, Fia. Into the book it belongs! Outstanding write my friend. Every writer can relate to this one, we’ve all been there, it’s part of the journey I believe. Nicely done. Appreciate you, Cuz.
Damian
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Thank you Damian. I’m happy I made into the books, cuz ;))
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Sage words indeed .. and a keeper for sure .. Neville 😎🌻👍
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Thank you Neville;))
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hello dearest Brandon reads like a beautiful prayer ❤️