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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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PAR (Paulo Acácio Ramos) posted in the group National Poetry Month
The House Where the World’s Bugs Gather
April 28th arrives
as an infested house,
a structure trembling
under the soft, relentless weight
of everything that crawls,
buzzes,
flutters,
or insists on existing
in the cracks of the world.It is not one kind of bug.
It is all bugs,
every species the ending world
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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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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