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Read MoreSometimesMy thoughts just flowFollowing twin streamsThinking about youWhat it would be like to be with youAnd wonderingCould I love you with my heart wide open SometimesI think I’ll never grow upOther timesThat I’ll never grow oldBut time keeps passing by...
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Not many speak of Beat poets nowadays. The cutting edge has become forgotten. I’m honored by the comparison, although I don’t feel I fit the measure. Thank you.
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It does feel confessional in the way that poets dream about life & love, with a tenderness and unabashed desire both calm & brave. It is what the artform exists for.
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I’m a romantic who believes the words of Cervantes
Too much sanity may be madness — and maddest of all: to see life as it is, and not as it should be!” ― Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Don Quixote
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That’s an exceptional quote!
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One of my favorites, because its true.
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This poem feels like a quiet stream of thought turning into a river of longing. I love how it moves between vulnerability and hope–questions of love, time, and becoming a better self flow together with such tender honesty.
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Much of my writing is stream of thought. Loving someone because of how they make you feel, then easily becomes, what do I want these feelings – this person want to make me become…thank you for sharing your thoughts and appreciation 🌼
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Joe, amigo what a write!
It felt like wearing an old comfy shirt. I love that line. It’s so true. Personally when it comes to relationships I think comfortable is underrated. Yes, we want to be desired and have great chemistry, but comfort is real.
It also means you feel safe. So important for love
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You’re always too kind (but I don’t mind).
Comfortable, at peace, safe, those are priceless feelings.
I’m glad you found yours. Its hard for us “bull in a China shop” types. 🌼
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I haven’t posted.much in a while but I’m glad the blessings pleased you 🌼
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Read MoreIn the grip of winterImpending dreadThe opposing army seized their homeFought them hard and with honorCritical madness All of his family slaughteredDisemboweledStillborn removedTorchedCharred remains He was the last survivorBarely endured the massacreRidden with diseaseSevered survivalGasping for airOn life support A vacant coffin...
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Wow, I felt this. Very powerful write.
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Thanks Fia. Appreciate it.
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No one every really wins at war. It is just useless devastation and loss of lives.
This is an impressive portrait showing that.
And no one really survives. Even the survivors suffer so much mental and emotional loss.
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Absolutely. The only winners are the governments of the world. Thanks Jacob.
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Powerfully penned, Keith. The casualties of war extend farther than those who gave their life, others are scarred physically and mentally for the rest of their existence. With Governments that discard them, after they’ve been broken by war. Sad but true my friend. Incredible write. Appreciate you.
Damian
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No one comes out unharmed. It’s a shame we here about so much of it time & time again. No matter what part of the world or decade, war rears it’s ugly head. Thanks my friend.
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Tremendous work. RiGHT ON MAN.
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Thank you Thomas for the awesome feedback!
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Read MoreThey swim in fiber, without flesh or blood, drone sharks with soulless eyes, sniffing out clicks, devouring silence, with teeth of algorithm and calm. They don't roar, they don't scream—they merely suggest, with fake smiles and filters in a row....
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What an amazing and truthful piece. This word is fucked! Brilliance is written all over this piece. Great work my friend.
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Thanks! Appreciate you!
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Wow, what great metaphor in this.
The state of politics and the state of journalism.
And we fall for it all and go after the bait and get caught in the net of despair and anger.
Really strong writing…telling it like it is, reminds me of The Beats.
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Thanks! Appreciate you! Postmodern is a full deception.
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Brilliantly penned, PAR. Into the book it belongs! Excellent write my friend, next level amazing. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Appreciate you back. Big hug my friend.
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‘The networks cast shiny bait, baits of likes, likes, promises.
And we, shoals of scattered attention, dance to the beat of their haste.Coherence? An extinct luxury, like fossils of ethics in digital museums.
Everything is fragment, everything is instant, in a feed that never returns.Time is no longer a line—it is a loop, an eternal scroll, without digestion.
Thinking has become an obsolete gesture, feeling, a notification.’Today’s essential thought, set within thinking out of the normal box – forever welcome. Focus on the might be will.. the other has had its day – perhaps?
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Everything is fragment. Future is always tomorrow. Appreciate you.
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Read MoreGood Morning, You did one thing wrong, you woke upIf I haven't told you beforeI'm tired of this rut As my stomach turnsAcid reflux burnsI know exactly what I must do Do you know how I feel? when you devour a mealGo look...
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Welcome back
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Thanks dude.
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Great! Happy to see you here. Big hug.
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Hello PAR. Appreciate the comments.
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hi Keith this is very honest❤
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Nice to hear from you Brenda. Thank you..xo
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If they were Krispy Kreme, I might understand the urge. But wow, Vol, this is so upfront and in your face, I think it
simply broke the mirror.
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HA! Yeah Krispy Kreme’s are good. That mirror has been broken for a long time. No need to fix. Thanks Jacob. Appreciate it!!
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Powerfully penned, Keith. Great write my friend, you still bring it. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thanks Damian. Appreciate the comment.
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This is a hard hitting piece that tells more about the state of the relationship than about the outer appearance of this woman. If he looked at her with the eyes of love, everything about her from the messy hair to the stained dressing gown would appear beautiful to him. He would only see her inner beauty. But between the couple you describe there isn’t much love anymore.
Perfectly observed and put into words, dear Keith! Xoxo-
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Hello Sappho. You’re right. There is no love left here in this relationship. Only criticism and mockery. A wonderful observation only you can deliver my awesome friend.
Peace..xoxoxxo
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Kinda felt that way about my first husband. I have referred to him as Fat Boy and tiny-dick. Worst was that despite being nearly 400 lbs (I always say 600) and having a “stub” – he cheated! Add in the violence and threats…I wished for him to die.
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DAMN! I believe you mentioned “fat boy” & “tiny dick” in a few of your writes. Appreciate the feedback, always!
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Well, Damn, the reiteration of Go look in the mirror is a banger. People generally do not see what they become until they are forced to. Keith very, very open write
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True. Appreciate the feedback.
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It already has worked….you’re still here.
Where is my copy?💋
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Still working on it.
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Congratulations & good luck! 🙌
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I really like the cover….great black and white shot…looks like film noir!
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I am old school. Grew into a love of poetry because of my interaction with the Beat poets. Sexton, Plath, Ginsberg, Ferlinghetti, O’Hara and others.
This is confessional style poetry like Sexton, Plath, Levertov and others.
I really felt this one.
j.