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Read MorePrefer you my romantical ghost with beating heart and spirit ascending from this grave to show I still love you? Prefer you a love letter from the depths of my grave? One penned in ink, or in tears from my veins? Prefer you to pluck a crimson...
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RICHARD "Rascal" JENKINS posted in the group ”BACK TO POETRY BASICS”
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SESSION THREE
Wednesday, November 11th, 2025
This session will be on the Free Verse form.~———————————•§•———————————~
FREE VERSE
Because its unrhymed without a set meter or syllable count, the Free Verse is considered the most versatile poetic forms, but to be powerfully effective, t must flow smoothly…Read More
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Read MoreElsie, Elsie, ring your bell,bring here all the boys.Summon back the ones who diedfrom where they were deployed.~Bandage up their arms and legs,Take away their fears.Erase the flashbacks in their mindsthat always re-appear.~Tell them it was just a dream,The...
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Thank you, Fia.
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I love this! What a great read on Veteran’s Day!
Thank you for posting this.
My grandpa was a WWII Army veteran so this hits home.-
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Wow! If he was alive I’d thank him for his courageous service. Thanks for the comment, Adelly. 🙂
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Tim, this really took me into Elsie’s heart and what she meant to our wounded men. I could feel the emotions here and the depth of your remembrance for her and the men she gave solace in their darkest hours. Truly a great poem.
John
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I appreciate the comment, John. Thank you.
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Powerfully penned, Tim. Excellent write and a heartfelt tribute my friend. Nicely done. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thanks very much, Damian.
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hello beautiful Fia beautifully written and inspirational my sister is currently a commander in the Navy she started in the Marines where she became the first female to be part of a Helo squad she has been deployed all over including Iraq… this write of your reminded me how important these people are to the peace we enjoy here thank you ❤️
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I gave Fia the message, crimsin.
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Excellent piece of writing Tim. Well said and emotionally driven. The words shine bright. Nice work.
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Thanks very much, Voi. 🙂
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Read MoreIt was a four-horse race atSanta Anita.I was with my old man andlittle brother.I put everything I had onthe number 3 horse to show.His name was Dusty's Diaper.Shoemaker was aboard;the shoe, for God's sake.It was a sure thing.All he...
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Poignant to the point of poetic perfection Thomas .. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍👍
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Thank you.
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This has a immense warmth to it.
Much enjoyed.
regards
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Thank you.
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Hi Thomas.
I completely agree with Nev.
I also liked how you specified 12 years old.
Gave perspective to the reader.-
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Thanks.
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Powerfully penned, Thomas. Excellent write my friend, this one pulled at these old heartstrings of mine. Amazing work. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thank you.
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Hello Thomas. Your writing pulls me in every time. As though I’m standing right by you, living through what you wrote. Marvelous description, memorable write.
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I appreciate that.
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Beautiful write. The ending really got to me. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you.
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I appreciate that.
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First you took us to a memory. Then that last line. And that is the reason the memory matters. Beautiful. I knew mine wouldn’t live long, still hurts he’s gone
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This is very good, Brenda.
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hello dearest Adagio thank you for the love on this write ❤️
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Haha. Loved the attitude at the end.
Yes, we all hope to see our lovers in our next life, cheers to that!-
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good morning beautiful Adelphian thank you graciously I appreciate you ❤️
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Passionately penned, Brenda. Amazing write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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thank you graciously dearest Damian I appreciate your thoughts ❤️
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Chère C.,
Oh yes, I can relate to this: between hope and fear.
Love your talent and your ability to (re) organise my mood.Warm regards, Gus
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hi dearest Gus thank you so much for sharing your thoughts ❤️
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Sexy write Brenda. Nice work.
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hello dearest Keith thank you graciously ❤️
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I enjoyed this. My favoirite line was “mingling on the winds” something magical.
Kind regards
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thank you graciously dearest James I appreciate you ❤️
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The poem was written with compassion and I felt it .