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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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Fia Naturie posted in the group National Poetry Month
Just Think
Walking in with a smile
Feeling light as if at this very moment was the bestWalking in with a frown
Feeling pulled down and weary as if gravity has a vendettaA tune comes to mind
“Don’t worry be happy”A tune comes to mind
“Everybody hurts”Open the window
A beautiful butterfly fly inOpen the window
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Read MoreWalking in with a smile Feeling light as if at this very moment was the best Walking in with a frown Feeling pulled down and weary as if gravity has a vendetta A tune comes to mind “Don’t worry be happy” A tune comes to...
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Powerfully penned, Fia. Excellent write with amazing insight and wisdom my friend. Nicely done as always. Appreciate you, Cuz.
Damian
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Thank you cuz. I really appreciate you.;))
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Read MoreAn Autumn Moon Night “Gonna get into it baby down where it’s tangled and dark... When we get through it baby you’re gonna give up your heart. Gonna get a little risky baby Oh, that’s my favorite part.” ~~Bonnie Raitt oooo When I first saw you the moon was...
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Is this a song? It’s cool. I like it
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First, Thank You, Fia. I’m glad you liked this poem. Second, I am not sure it’s a ‘song’. I think to make it a song there would have to be a lot of editing, along with some experimentation. I am not sure I would know how to do this. The poem was written as I was listening to this Bonnie Raitt song, so besides quoting some of the lines found in that song, I think some of the rhythm of the song did find its way into the poem. But to be truthful, this was more an accident than intended.
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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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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