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    Breakfast

    It was super early when I got your message..  You're inviting me over for breakfast You claimed that you're already getting prepared   And that yours is the freshest!       I was in a bit of a shock   But I started to get ready..    It was a...

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    The Silence of Words

    April 30th, last day of
    Poetry Month, arrives
    with showers, grey skies,
    and sadness. Fitting I
    suppose referring to
    the old saying, ‘April showers,
    May flowers’, those Springtime
    colors designed to bring joy,
    happiness, and the feeling of
    self-worth, of being whole
    and seen, alive in wonder.
    Instead, this day…Read More

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    • I’ve found that more often than not, people translate words through whatever filter they’re currently struggling with. It may not have anything to do with us even. But our words have impact, not always how we meant them, and their responses have an equal impact. Words are powerful and because of that, can be dangerous. Even if unintended. I feel this one

      • Hi Willow, I really appreciate your comment on this poem. I think your are right about the ‘filter’ of how words land with someone. It’s hard at times, even in real, face to face conversation, but here or on any social media website, it’s even harder. And yes, words are powerful and dangerous. It’s one reason I think, that we write poetry. Thank…Read More

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    Is it time
    I guess it’s time for me
    to give you information you see
    Because I don’t know how I was going to work this day
    Everyday is not like yesterday
    I know that you’re surprised
    I decided to do this at this moment
    Why
    I write poems, I write stories, I write facts
    When it hits me, I have to give it to you
    You understand that…Read More

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    • I want to thank you, Fia, for hosting this challenge. The low pressure approach you took to helping us all achieve the goal made all the difference in our success.

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