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Chère C.,
In the Netherlands, we believe that everyone has ‘een rugzakje’. A backpack, but the addition of ‘je’ can’t be translated as far as I know. It’s there to indicate that sometimes it’s heavy and sometimes less. If I make any sense.In this rugzakje we all carry things from present and past (mostly).
The thing for others, is to accept other rugzakjes too. I hear what you say, and at the same time I know that there will be more people who will support and embrace you.The days will be getting longer. I hope that more hours of light will strengthen you.
Warm regards, Gus
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A great piece written for your husband. Nicely executed!
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Read MoreI love you so much more than words could ever say I know it sounds cliché but it’s the simple truth I could pen a million poems ‘til my dying day I’ve been trying to convey it since my days of youth I’ve...
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Well now, this is quite loaded with some serious wording! Not easy I am sure, to carry the rhymes along as you did.
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Thank you very much Styxian. I’ve been trying to have more control over that meter and syllable count the pieces flow, so it’s a little more work but I’m liking it so far.
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Beautifully penned, Wally. Excellent write my friend. Nicely done. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thanks Damian.
I find myself more immersed in trying to stay with that meter and syllable count with my latest work but I’m enjoying it.
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Professionally done, Wally. Each followed the same syllable count and I like the alternating rhyme scheme. And for the meaning, I think the chosen words are just right to convey the yearnings of the heart. 🙂
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Thank you Tim. I’ve been working more on that lately. I usually go off script or rhythm, or make the lines longer with internal rhyme added with wordplay. I have several goals for 2026 and hope to up my game.
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Read MoreThe big bad heart “Maybe I possess the big bad heart that thunders within this wolf body.” The big bad tongue “Maybe I can lick clean your bones with my big bad tongue!” The big bad she-wolf “Maybe...
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Wolves are back! Big bad and naughty wolves. The Wolves you are writing about seem to be more seductive and haunting than threatening.
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I am slogging at the library right now reading through the first draft making revisions. About to transcribe it from my notebook to the computer so I can send it to you finally. Ughhhhhh writing is such a process, Elke! Haha 😂
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Read MoreIntimacy left the bedroom, drifted quietly down the street. Wanting only human closeness, with no intent to cheat. It wandered past the neighbours, took a shortcut through the park. Noticed couples leaning inwards, who had not lost their spark. It walked backed twenty paces, sat beside a nameless...
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Cleverly penned, Peter. Excellent write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thanks Damian…..watch out for those Gnomes.
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I love the idea of this, the imagery. The whole gnome part almost, but not quite, adds a whimsy to it. Yet the despair overcomes that brief slide towards “not so bad”. The ending is perfect. The whole write is great stuff.
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Cool write Peter. Very creative.
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Read MoreI Beneath the eclipsed veil, she tears through time, a serpent that sings with a flower's mouth. Her stamens shine like unspoken names, and each petal is a cycle that unravels. II Spin, flower, in a spiral of ice, your body is a seal, your tongue...
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Brilliantly penned, PAR. This is beautifully penned my friend. Amazing storytelling as always, great read. Nicely done. Appreciate you.
Damian
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😊❤️🌻
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Awesome. Not everything can be labelled poetry, as we all write our version of it. This definitely is poetry. It is full of great imagery for the reader to feast on. You write such strong, sturdy material. An educated writer through reading and being inspired, I percieve. You got it going on Paulo.
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Thank you for the gaze that reads me whole, for naming poetry where I only sowed a pulse. If my images fed you, it’s because your eyes were hungry. We write each other, always for your words now strengthen mine. Big hug!
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amen my brother
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Your writings PAR always shine ever so bright! Perfect
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Honored! PAR glows brighter when witnessed.
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Powerfully penned, Brenda. Excellent write my friend, it always helps knowing someone understands and has our back. Appreciate you.
Damian