Welcome to Promote Yourself Monday. All Go Dog Go Cafe community members are invited to post one link to one specific piece of their writing (600 words or less please!) they have published on their blog, Facebook page, or Instagram feed into the comments section below.
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Happy new week.
And what a busy group of weeks they are.
https://ederren.wordpress.com/2020/05/13/ever-moving/
Enjoy.
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Family and home is where the heart travels too….
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Always traveling.
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Beautifully written!
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Thank you.
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Morning, all! Hope we’re doing well today?
While we’re in slowdown and reflect mode, here’s something to ponder about –
https://randomrantsruminationsramblings.wordpress.com/2020/05/14/the-thirsty-fish/
May as well dive in, whatsay? Have a great week, stay safe, cheers!
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Hi, Kunal I’m unable to view your link. It’s showing a 504 – System Error. Can you please check?
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Hey Satyen, TX for pointing it out. Will check and rectify 🙏🏽
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Tried again, opens fine for me
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Hi again, seems fine to me! Can’t figure out what the problem is 😊
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Yes it’s working now for me, too. Really beautiful poem you have there.
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Thank you!
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We swim calmly with the incoming tide
We swim anxiously against the current….
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So true, Ivor – that’s where knowledge helps!
Thank you so much!
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Wow! Such excellent piece. I love the details.
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Thank you, Lucy!
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Sending love and strength from LA after the X show
http://wordslessspoken781842219.blog/2020/02/12/after-the-x-show/
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Your down-to-earth is vividly honest and refreshing….
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Thank you friend xo
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This is so descriptive and haunting in imagery. Amazing writing as always.
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Thank you for visiting Lucy xo
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Sending this west from here
(a piece about a place further east).
Stay ace everyone!
xo
http://nickreeves.blog/2020/05/05/baruther-strasse-cemetery
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Such a wonderful piece, Nick!
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Thank you, Satyen!
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Wow! So vivid and wonderful.
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Bless ya, Lucy! xo
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Some old memories are beautiful …..
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Beautiful–some places contain magic no matter what
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Many thanks for the opportunity to share a post, https://kmorrispoet.com/2020/05/15/the-pubs-are-all-closed/. Kind regards, Kevin
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I hear your pain and like the poem
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Thank you, I’m delighted you like my poem.
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Imagine how much you will enjoy once this is over and you are back in the pub with your buddies!! Until then may we all drink in the solace of our memories. Nicely composed!
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Thank you. I am indeed looking forward to enjoying a few beers with friends once more in the pub. However I very much regret what will, I fear be a deminished pub scene, with a lack of diversity in provision in pubs and in society more generally.
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Your thoughts are my thoughts !!, over here, in our community pubs, where the people of old Geelong, used to gather, for a bubbly chat, friendly banter and a handshake …. yes I wonder too Kevin…..??
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Thanks Ivor. I can see that you get my poem. I hope your community pubs reopen in a manner you can enjoy and recognise.
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Well written and said. We need our connectivity and unity.
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Thank you Lucy. Indeed we do. At there best pubs are about far more than alcohol. They are, as you say about community, and the wonderful thing is that it is not forced community, but a natural coming together of diverse people.
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We all are longing for connection.
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Indeed we are, Annette. Thanks for your comment.
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Hope this is ok and you understand why I want to promote this poem
https://billiehuman.com/2020/05/18/talks-across-time/
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Wondrously profound and mind boggling
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And unfortunately evidence based
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I have another First Lines Given for y’all this week.
https://robinleeann.com/2020/05/15/first-lines-given-7/
Hope y’all have an awesome week! Stay safe!
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I’ve a gut feeling, the waves are saying goodbye…..
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Good morning from my corner of the UK…
https://believingsightunseen.com/2020/04/30/reflection/
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An on-line fool…
Is he a fool the hill
Or just a tool
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Wow. Excellent writing!
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Thank you, Lucy.
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Hi thanks for this opportunity. I’d like to share ‘While the Old Folk die’, my take on Kipling’s, The Smugglers’ with it’s refrain, ‘Watch the wall my darling while the Gentlemen go by. https://andrewagreen.uk/2020/05/15/while-the-old-folks-die/
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This made me really sad. But unfortunately what you wrote is all true. The situation is mostly similar around the world. I hope we get through this together; becoming more united and compassionate as a race.
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Thanks … there is a view among some people we, and in particular the press, shouldn’t question the government’s approach but it’s becoming clear the hospitals coped by discharging older people into homes without testing them for the virus. Care Homes have not had access to PPE and there has been reluctance to use ICU beds for older patients.
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I believe, that rapid testing and isolation is the only way to stop this. But, it’s also a fact that there’s a worldwide shortage of test kits. All we can do is wait, really.
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If anything is making me angry it is this. Dumping human beings into care homes ill-equipped to deliver safe palliative care is just cruel and insane. Carers are not qualified nurses, and with no PPE, training, or access to tests, they are at risk, their families are at risk. Insane, no it’s criminal.
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The truth is social care has been underfunded, Cinderella service for some time. This is bringing it home.
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Ain’t that the truth
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Sadly, …. your words are probably profoundly true…..
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They are 100% true Andrew knows.
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Oh, wow. This is so sad. What is wrong with the world?
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Short sighted politicians and their blind followers are a big part of it.
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Lucy people are too drugged and scared to scream.
If EVERYONE stands up they can NOT take EVERYONE DOWN
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Brings tears to my eyes. I used to work in Mental Health Care including Dementia care. Yes choking back the tears and refusing to stay quite about all of it.
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Hello, everyone. Hope everyone is safe and healthy. Here’s a poem I recently wrote-
https://meliorateblog.wordpress.com/2020/05/14/half-love/
I hope you guys like it. Thanks.
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Is love here, half full…. or is there love, half empty….
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That is a really tough question, Ivor. Though love here is not unrequited. The ethical heaviness and associated guilt, kinda makes this love half full and half empty at the same time. I hope, I’m making some sense and this satisfies your question.
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Don’t worry Satyen…… after all these years, I’m yes to make ‘sense’, when I’m in love…..
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So very well written and emotional.
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Thank you, Lucy.
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Reblogged this on Ivor.Plumber/Poet and commented:
Dear readers and followers, here’s a great opportunity for your writings to be read by other writers, and also to find and meet other writers. You are very welcome to participate, come along and visit our writer friendly site…..
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Here’s my piece for PYM: https://lucysworkscom.home.blog/2020/04/20/orchards-in-the-waves-at-dark/
I hope you all enjoy. Stay healthy and safe!
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Now that is painting with words – well-penned
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Thank you so much.
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Dramatic imagery Lucy…..
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Thank you!
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This poem here is just stunning!
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Thank you! ❤️
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beautiful imagery
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Thank you!
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https://padresramblings.wordpress.com/2020/05/17/tourism/ Thanks for the chance to share.
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A gorgeous punch-line Padre…
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Excellent. I enjoyed reading it.
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Love that last line!
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Thank you for the opportunity to share
It’s been a challenging week in my bit of the UK but getting this write out was important for me
https://jezfarmerblog.wordpress.com/2020/05/13/between-lives/
Stay Safe
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So beautifully written.
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Thank you Lucy
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Yes Jez….. in between, here, and there, our minds do wonder,and wander…..
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Thank you Ivor
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It’s a comforting thought–“A new beginning waiting at the end”
very well done
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Thank you
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Reblogged this on About the Jez of It and commented:
Another fabulous chance to share with other bloggers
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Thanks for sharing!
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Hi! Sharing link to my weekly prompt post, What do you see;
https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2020/05/18/what-do-you-see-30-18-may-2020/
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This a little piece I wrote while I was laying in hospital bed 17 months ago….
Our Garden Seat
Beyond where anyone can see
Past the rain and pain
I’m bathing in the Milky-way
On the edge of the black sea
Away from yesterday’s heat
Under Eden’s golden tree
There’s a comfy garden seat
A resting place, for you and me
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Wow! This is so fitting for the photo. Thanks 😊
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When I saw your photo, I immediately remembered my poem….
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I wish it was on a separate post so that I could share it again on my blog.
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I’ll send you the post/link soon
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Thanks 😊
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Let’s see if I can come up with something suitable. 😊🙏
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Thanks Jo. It would be great
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Here’s a post on names: https://andrewmcdowellauthor.com/2016/05/14/whats-in-a-name/
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Names are one of my favorite things to craft. Sometimes I can get carried away with just coming up with new names!!
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WOW! Another Monday comes around so quickly. Here’s my offering this week – ‘Silence’
https://goffjamesart.wordpress.com/2020/05/17/silence-a-poem-by-goff-james-2/
Have a great day folks.
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Amazing.
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Hi, Lucy. Thanks for reading and kind comment. Truly appreciate your support. Have a wonderful day. Stay Safe. Stay Smiling.
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Wonderful
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Hi. Many thanks for reading and kind comment. Truly appreciated. Best Regards.
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Reflections in words and photos from a gorgeous Friday afternoon.
https://maryjmelange.wordpress.com/2020/05/18/reflections/
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love this
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Thank you!
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Beautifully penned.
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Thanks Lucy. I appreciate your kind comment!
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Good morning! Wishing everyone a happy Monday and week ahead. Stay safe and healthy.
My latest:
http://aikalandros.com/2020/05/18/walking-to-race-point/
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So enthralling and beautiful. An excellent piece!
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Thank you, Lucy.
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Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to share something here. 🙂
https://poetryforhealing.com/2020/05/18/circle-of-stones/
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So beautiful and vivid!
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Thank you Lucy! 🥰
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Happy Monday everyone. Hope your week is off to a fabulous beginning. Here are a few words you might related to.
https://johawkthewriter.com/2020/05/16/24-7-girl-friday-fictioneers/
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So many hats!! I agree there is so much to be done we keep having to adapt.
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Work never seems to disappear does it, Liyona? 😊
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Hello all. Hope you are well. Here is mine for today
https://blindwilderness.wordpress.com/2020/05/17/take-me-to-the-wild-places-2/
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Eloquently written. Just wow!
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Thankyou so much Lucy. You humble me. Such words from a very fine poet. Thankyou 😊
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❤ ❤ ❤
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I originally wrote this in April of 2014 as my wife was nearing the end of her battle with Brain Cancer.
https://lookinginyourwindow.com/2018/10/15/unwelcome/
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I could relate to this– so very personal for me
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Yes. This was really raw, sad and painful. All the good wishes to you, Ian. Keep writing.
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Each week, I post a 100 Flash Fiction Challenge. Though I like to make everything MMA and combat sports related, it’s definitely not a requirement for those who participate. Here is this week’s prompt: https://mmastorytime.com/2020/05/18/100-word-flash-fiction-challenge-19/
Thanks for visiting mmastorytime.com!
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I finally broke out of the writer’s block on my WIP that is getting close to being ready for publication and created this bit.
https://poetryofthenetherworld.blogspot.com/2020/05/ornery-poetry-story-time-lotus-laments.html
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Great job! Such a sad narrative but great use of rhyme and meter!
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Happy Monday!
The sun is shining, I have a lot to be thankful and happy about. So here’s two short pieces I wrote in joy during the weekend.
https://redcat.wordpress.com/2020/05/18/the-poets-symphony-raw-earth-ink/
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Congrats on your publication!!
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Hello all,
hope you are doing well. Here is another poem that I had written as a part of National Poetry Month. Please do read it and let me know your views.
Thanks,
Sneha
https://everydayisuniqueforthevagabond.wordpress.com/2020/05/18/april/
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So lovely.
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Thank you so much
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A nostalgic one about my old work commute:
https://everyday-strange.com/2020/05/14/strange-writing-haibun-3-2/
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I love the imagery! Great piece.
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Thanks!
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I have always loved that image of a guiding light. Well done.
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Thank you!
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With the Disney parks slowly reopening, I’d like to honor them with a video poem Disneyland, by Mark Tulin.
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I love this! Wonderful message and well done.
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Thanks Annette
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Hello everyone,
As we enter one more week of lockdown. I would like to share my poem “Semblance” which brings out the strength of nature’s elements through its various metaphor and invites all of us to listen and learn from it,
https://meghasworldsite.wordpress.com/2020/05/17/semblance/
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Love this! It is so powerful! You have a great way with words!
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Thanks so much Liyona I appreciate your kindness
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http://paperkutzs.com/2020/05/18/what-do-you-see-30-18th-may/
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Such a sweet story! I really enjoyed it! Why would someone sit on that bench? I agree the shade is much more lovely.
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Good evening y’all – a quadrille this evening – https://www.djranch.org/2020/05/18/quadrille-quieter-than-before/
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Love that last line! Thabks for sharing!
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