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    Big Brothers

    © 2015Big BrothersBy FlatDaddyWe rarely saw each other growing up --Different fathers, you see,  though my mother had divorced them both.Not having much,  mom couldn't raise us all.I stayed with her.They stayed at our grandparents.  Mama Mae, Papa Jim  She, a big, smiley...

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    • Here we see your tender side. Your family being scattered and fragmented is something I can relate to. Fine work, my friend.

      • Thanks, Sam. I was wondering when I would run into you. I’m not surprised it’s here. Take it while you can get it, though. I’m afraid there’s not a lot of tenderness I can share. I have some mayhem, but I try to keep that under wraps. I’ll let it out to play sometimes, though.

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    Girl (with marmalade bees)

                                            © 1990                     Girl (with marmalade bees)By FlatDaddyShe delivers the shivers, ...

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    • Well, that was different! Although the AI voice does a decent job, it doesn’t measure up to the real Flatdaddy extraordinaire. I swear you belong in 1950’s and early 60’s Greenwich village.

      • Well, if I had done that, I’d be dead now, Sam, Thanks a lot, old buddy! 🙂
        But damn it, it sure would have been worth it! Can you imagine how it would have felt performing with those guys? I became friends with Vince Balestri, who toured a one man show as Kerouac across the US for many years. He did the show here at Chicago House (now defunct) in the Austin 6th street entertainment district. I handled his PR, created posters and stuff for the show, etc. It was continuously sold out and was held over twice. He then played Kerouac in a movie called, I think, “Beat Angel,” to excellent reviews. Copies are hard to find — and I don’t have one. But he was a terrific guy and really lived the part.

  • The Real Lady

    The Real Lady   I would love to call  Mary Magdalene  and ask her to lunch to discuss what it was like back then to know Jesus to know redemption to be a woman of earthen means naked to the lust of those same sketchy gentlemen who judged her Wondering why...

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    • Mary Magdalene has always felt to me like Jesus, most loyal follower. Even if she wasn’t at the Last Supper, I can imagine her being the one who set the table and prepared the meal. She feels like an everywoman – someone who carries the judgment and misunderstanding that so many women have faced, whether for past mistakes, perceived flaws, or simply for not fitting society’s expectations.

      I don’t believe she was a prostitute. I think she was a strong, capable woman who may have simply been ahead of her time. People judged her and labeled her unfairly, but Jesus saw her for who she truly was – a good and faithful person. And really, that’s what all of us should strive to be. Great write, j

      • Thank you….I don’t believe it either…but people get labeled…and usually by ones who have no room to do that if they look in their own closets for skeletons.

    • Powerful work, my friend.

    • Powerfully penned, Jacob. Not to mention she penned a gospel that was left out of the Bible, of course it was. A lot of sexist men in power, who never wanted women to be treated equally. Just my opinion. lol. Excellent write my friend. Appreciate you.

      Damian

    • Well said, my friend. How can we possibly know those buried under thousands of years of dust, when we do not know those who live among us, friends we see and hear, and touch, who share our very houses, not even those who stare blankly back from mirrors?

    • What an enigmatic poem for an enigmatic figure. Perhaps it shall unravel the collective misunderstanding of the centuries and provide a new light for her.

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    Making it Beautiful

    Home playing piano Making it beautiful Just for you In your favorite red dress Each heart beat key Bringing me closer for free Fingertip music notes Catching a ride Exhaled at midnight Melody blown kisses For only your ears Devoted to appear Millions of miles away Playing piano...

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    • Hola! I wondered when you’d share more of your talent! Seems life is good with you Amiga 🌼

      • Dude!! I just finished my book. Every poem has an accompanied piece of art! It’s titled Poetry Stained Teeth!
        It’s on Amazon!! But to get a printed copy you need to go to Book Baby. It’s who I went through to self publish!!
        This is one page of my book! It’s what I’ve been working on all year. Phew. I’m starting my second one!

        Thanks for checking this out !!

    • This is a beautiful take on playing the piano.

      • Thanks Fia!

        Especially for helping me with posting!
        This is another older one from back in DUP days and kind of flirting with Mark. hahaha
        It was before we decided to meet. He would always comment and kind of tip toe flirt!
        Where I on the other hand was a bit more aggressive. Lol

        Thanks for the awesome comment!!

    • Beautifully penned, Adel. Into the book it belongs! You know how much I love poems that highlight music, excellent write my friend. The art compliments the write nicely. Great to see you posting again. Appreciate you.

      Damian

      • Hey there Damien.

        Yes, I have a love for music poems too! I have a few more others I might post here.
        Thank you for the snaps on my art! It came out just like I imagined it would. It’s been quite a year putting this together
        I’m glad most of it is over. Now I need to try and market! I need pointers amigo!!! Hahaha

        Stay cool amigo!

    • The pic reminds me of you, of course! Especially the long, beautiful hair! And, I can see you writing, if not playing the piano. Your words are music to my eyes.
      This is a “not so secret anymore” wonderful love poem. And I am so frickin lucky to have found you. Your limitless awesome traits. You will always be beautiful, forever. And talented!

    • Hey honey. Thank you!! November can’t come soon enough.
      I tried to sleep but I couldn’t so here I am. Hopefully I will tonight
      I’ll call you in a bit. Need my coffee time with you!!

      I love this comment!!! You make me feel so beautiful:)

    • i can just imagine you, looking at the picture… your delicate fingers dancing on the piano…n owww woow

    • Hi Dimpy! I’m so happy to see you here.
      Thank you for the comment:). That is me, my son took it and then I embellished everything else.
      I have no idea how to play it but in my mind I’m a pro. Haha

      I’m glad you enjoyed!

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    alas

    subtle affection in common showndown deep a seed growweeping rebellion a hellion stirredreaching out through the eternal glarea lass fair and hair of fireemerald eyes and pale of skinlook over the centuriesseeking the passion of her belovedsilently she bide...

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    • Hello Crims!
      I like the old-timey vibe of this. I wish there was more along this type actually. It just seems to set a nice tone when reading. Like those before us perhaps. At any rate, this is a wonderful poem that you’ve presented for us.

      • hello dearest Styxian good evening I’m happy the language of this write spoke to you it was how it presented itself the poem I mean thank you so much for letting me know ❤️

    • Hey crimson!

      The last line is a dark but beautiful visual. It gives me a Celtic vibe.
      It starts off with wonderful bits of love then changes tone.
      I love the word pairing of sweeping crimson. It’s like a red wave of devotion.

      Love your stuff chica:)

    • hello lovely poetess thank you graciously ❤️

    • Beautifully penned, Brenda. Amazing write my friend. Appreciate you.

      Damian

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