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Read MoreThere it was!There it was, right there in theAustin American Statesman,page E11, Sunday, April 9th, 1989:incontrovertible scientific proof!At first I thought it wasn't important,just another filler,relegated to deep burial on page E11 --and then the revelation swept...
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See the 1st verse: Austin-American Statesman, April 9th, 1989. A real study. And boy, did I get a lot of flack from the “gentle sex.” Just reporting what I read — in my own words, of course. Isn’t that what good reporters do?
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Yes, that is what good reporters do.;))
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I was intrigued the whole time reading this.
Informative and entertaining!
With a side of “it wasn’t my fault”. Hahaha
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I’m glad you enjoyed it. It is a fun one to perform, though it’s been a good while since I have done that.
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Read MoreHow to Get ElectedBy FlatDaddyIt takes big bucks cause the luck's with the clucks with the cashhhh, the stashhhh of tucks in the pocket.That's the socket, the clock to...
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Very entertaining! I don’t trust politicians no matter who they are.
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Ah, thank you! Did you play the audio? I need to redo it, but it’s not too bad.
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I listened to the audio and it sounded great to me. Lots of rhythm.
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Oh, good. I still need to fix it though (it’s missing a word I had to add after Trump took the throne, er, office.)
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haha, well then get that word in flat daddy. One word might not make a difference unless it’s a real good one. 🙂
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Oh, yes! The word is “nay” — it wasn’t in there before. I won’t tell you where (oh, boy, a treasure hunt!), but once you find it, you’ll understand why I had to add it. So now I must add it to the audio — which, of course, requires doing it again.
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I wish you luck in your endeavor. 🙂
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Thanks, Tim
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Super cool and fun poetic satire on the cash that floats our politicians. Buying elections with the telegenic looks and velvet tongue has been going on for a long time. Great poem.
John
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Ah, yes, and I find it strange for that very reason that I did not go into politics myself; it’s too bad my mirror does not agree. Damn lying glassy two-dimensional things that populate every bathroom I’ve ever been in. Who put those damn things there? Certainly not me! Thanks for the nice comments, John.
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Read Moreinside I crash into your energysmashing, cunted brillianceshining danger I can't resistinfidelity of the soulmy honesty is invaded by your darknessit seeps into my sorrowyour marred imageit makes me flinch what you call goodmiserable truth I hate the feelingof...
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Beautifully penned, Brenda. Love the depth and layers in this write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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thank you graciously dearest Damian forgive my late response I find myself slipping of as of late ❤️
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Read MoreI wandered through a forest,sunlight pouring through the canopy like molten gold,shadows drifting over moss-carpeted ground.Ferns unfurled like emerald flames,flowers opened in silent bursts of color,a single pulse in time with the windA stream whispered over smooth stones,its silver...
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Reading this, I thought of the pulse of an olive whispering to the pimento.
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Wow, I absolutely love that thought! The pulse of an olive whispering to the pimento is such a quiet, perfect echo of the magic in the poem. Thank you!
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Write it then.
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Hi Adagio. I like the thought of an olive whispering to a pimento, but I think for now, I’m going to let Forest Pulse stand on its own. It was born from a vivid, complete dream vision, and I feel like the poem already captures all the magic that spoke to me in that moment. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment
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Your words are so enticing and enchanting. This splays me into a midnight forest walk and feeling the breath of moonlight as tattoo. Exquisite.
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I absolutely love the image of “feeling the breath of moonlight as a tattoo.” That’s such a striking, exquisite way to describe that feeling of deep connection. Thank you, Rob. I appreciate your thoughts.
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Beautifully done, Romaj. Each line sings and comes to life through the images you describe.
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Tim, Thank you! I’m really delighted to hear that the imagery resonated with you and made the forest feel alive.
I especially appreciate you pointing out the line about the ferns. The emerald was so stunning and vivid in the dream, and it’s a huge relief to know I managed to capture that vision with words.
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Beautifully penned, Roma. Excellent write my friend, with such colorful imagery. You know how to paint a picture with your words. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thanks for reading, Damian! I’m so glad the colorful imagery resonated with you. That feeling of the forest coming alive was exactly what I hoped to capture. Appreciate you taking the time to read and comment
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I love reading poems like this. Full of vivid color and storytelling. I’m a huge fan of anime. The good stuff.
I love how it plays with your mind and brings dream alive. Truly enjoyed the read:)-
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Hi Adelphina. Thank you so much! I really appreciate you saying that. Since the poem actually came from a dream, I was trying to capture that feeling of a vivid, hyper-real vision. I can absolutely see the connection to anime. It has that ability to make color and dreams feel so alive! I’m glad you enjoyed the read.
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Such marvelous detail in your wording & delivery. Nicely said.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed the wording…that means a lot. Thanks for reading and sharing your feedback!
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Now that is interesting. That tiny brain was in control all that time. So we have the same tiny brain and respond just the same way as a man would. Was that article in the Times? Nice read