| MAD MAN IN THE HOUSE - TRUMP (ADDITANS)
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2026-04-02
True. Sadly and frighteningly true.
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| WHAT IF?
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2026-04-01
All excellent possibilities to ponder. I especially love the second stanza perhaps because I love looking up at the night sky. I really like this poem, Alan.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| A SILVERTAUR
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2026-04-01
Alan,
Your poems about these creatures spark my imagination. I wish for illustrations.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| Just sometimes
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2026-04-01
Alan, the answer to the question would anyone care is yes. A definite yes.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| That Side of Paradise
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2026-03-31
The night continues…
So, so great, Sameen. I await the third. Will there be more?
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| Her Tree (Lyric)
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2026-03-31
Kee, as I read this I thought of John Denver and how this lyrical adaptation of your poem might sound with his simple guitar and striking voice. Lovely!
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| Bathos
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2026-03-31
This is great! Having just written a poem about taking a shower, I think my own shower must be quite happy with my long, steamy showers.
Great poem!
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| This Side of Paradise
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2026-03-30
Incredible, Sameen. As your poem progressed, I became a guest at this party, one like you, feeling out of place, a voyeur rather than a participant. Excellent writing!
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| WHY DO I LOVE YOU SO ( repost)
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2026-03-30
Oh my goodness! LOL! Thank you for the laugh! Wonderful!
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| On This Early Spring Morning
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2026-03-29
Beautiful imagery, Kee.
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| The nectar of truth
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2026-03-28
This is just lovely, in words and structure. Well done.
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| CRITTERS
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2026-03-28
Little eyes everywhere! ;-)
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| Thank You Is Not Enough
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2026-03-26
Thank you, my love. This is just lovely.
Yours always,
Melinda
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| tangerine
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2026-03-25
What is this tangerine? Hmmm? Curiosity aroused!
Melinda
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| Never 2 Old
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2026-03-24
Great! Thank you for the smile!!
Melinda
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| If the world stopped
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2026-03-24
Oh, Alan. Sending hugs. While I do not live in your particular situation, I have felt this exact way, grief from loss. I wish I had magic wand.
Melinda
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| GODS IN THE MAKING
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2026-03-23
I never know whether to comment or not as there is always the chance of interpreting writing differently than the author intended. Still, here goes. I love this poem. So much hope left hanging in the air. One day, perhaps.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| The Ladies Have It
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2026-03-21
Very nice! Very enjoyable read.
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| LOOKING FORWARD
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2026-03-20
Agree with Jim’s comment. 100%
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| great expectations
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2026-03-18
Lovely poem about the harshness of winter but with the expectation of joy to come.
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| FROM BOOTS ON THE GROUND (ADDID LINE)
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2026-03-18
Hi Ken,
Just saw a video about the boots on the ground. This regime is reframing the narrative. It’s not really “boots on the ground.” A Texas representative, Pete Sessions, says the Marines will just be securing the island so that’s not really boots on the ground. Yeah right! :(
I’m so dang angry. Coffins already returned. More surely to come.
Thank you for your poem.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| Myocardial Perfusion test part 2
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2026-03-07
Alan, you make medical testing sound almost fun! The part about your wife is adorable! Still, I get her apprehension as I took a radioactive pill for my thyroid some years ago and received that same reaction from family members.
Hoping for positive news!
Melinda
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| Myocardial Perfusion Stress test
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2026-03-06
Hi Alan,
Hoping the test went well! JUst the name of the test is stress inducing!
Melinda
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| HUMMINGBIRD HEART
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2026-03-06
Alan,
The last bit about your grandson especially touched my heart as I finished up reading your poem. Most of my grandchildren live far away but when I do see them I am just so happy. I’m glad you have one near.
Your poem made me think of the song “Beautiful Disaster” by Kelly Clarkson.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| Henry David and His Pond
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2026-03-06
Beautiful imagery, William! The reflection of natural beauty with inner growth was especially appealing to me. Lovely.
Melinda
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| Inside the Rain
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2026-03-06
Wow! Your poem is going to take some rereading and reflection to try nd understand the references. Makes me think.
Well done!
Melinda
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| THE WAR CLOWDS GATHER
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2026-03-06
Ken,
Your poem says exactly what I’m feeling. I keep seeing an image in my mind of the earth and fires springing up all over.
Melinda
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| POETRY TO ME
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2026-02-28
Alan, I am truly honored!
Big hugs and thank you!
Melinda
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| IN THE FLESH
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2026-02-24
Allen, this poem really touched my heart. The imagery felt very real to me based on my own experiences. It’s a beautiful poem,
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| Enduring Love
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2026-02-22
DG,
This is just lovely! Would make a lovely ballad set to music.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| THEIRS A WEIGHT ON MY MIND
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2026-02-19
Oh, Alan. Your powerful poetry makes me so aware of how difficult growing old is, especially with serious medical conditions. Also, this one speaks to the medical side where we want answers and get suggestions and then, more waiting.
Hugs.
Melinda
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| FOR MY CAROL ON VALENTINES DAY
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2026-02-13
How lovely! May you both have a lovely day of celebrating your love and commitment.
Melinda
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| IN THE CORNER OF MY MIND
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2026-02-13
Alan, hugs. Big hugs.
Melinda
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| Rebellion Is
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2026-02-13
Bravo, Kee!
Rebellion is me, refusing to be silent,
standing for truth on a street corner,
surrounded by like-minded friends.
Melinda
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| Silences
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2026-02-07
I am in total awe. Truly. Silence so very well captured! [mic drop]
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| Children's unexpected answers
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2026-02-07
A profound answer. Your poem makes me think on this. Very nice!
Melinda
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| A LOOP BUS STORY
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2026-02-07
Good for you!
Melinda
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| BACKWOULD WHILL GOING FORWARD
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2026-02-07
A very rough ride. I honestly didn’t see all this coming. Not this bad.
Melinda
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| MLK,DT,BO
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2026-02-07
Yesterday was a rough day what with the awful video released by the Darth Vader of the US. So last night I watched “Becoming” and once again was so impressed with Michelle Obama.
Racism is still alive in this country. So is misogyny and a bunch of other kinds of ignorant hatred. The grandsons of the killers is spot on.
Melinda
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| February Lupercus
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2026-02-07
SallyGrey, I just love this. The imagery is so vivid that it reminds me of all that is happening, often sight unseen, and how spring is steadily advancing upon us. Yay!
Thank you. I needed this.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| FOR ME
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2026-02-07
This is just so lovely. Thank you for sharing it again.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| A Winter Afternoon
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2026-02-05
What a lovely description of a moment in time. Ethereal.
Melinda
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| FINE DINING
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2026-02-05
Definitely leave the chef a tip. Tell them to find a new job!
:-)
Melinda
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| The picture on the Mantle
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2026-02-02
Kee, this poem is so rich, a reflection of both past and present, of memories and peace found. The description of the wonders of Kentucky are beautiful.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| TWO hour's SLEEP
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2026-02-02
Alan, what a well-written poem. The cadence was like a clock ticking to me. Left me feeling a bit anxious both with words and cadence, like I could feel your restlessness.
I feel for you about the sleep pattern disruption. Sounds very rough! I’m sorry.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| I SIT AND TYPE
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2026-02-02
Your poem made me imagine you sitting at an old typewriter, pecking at the keys, hot drink in hand, coziness all around you, and grateful for it all. Might not be accurate but it’s what I imagine. A poet in a pleasant setting.
Melinda
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| Hard to Believe
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2026-01-30
Whew. That sounds very unnerving and totally the wrong way of approach. I am so sorry this happened to you. I am thankful you’re okay.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| I wake from sleep
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2026-01-30
What a very cool poem! I love the way the lines get longer as you progress to awakening, yet still not there at the end. Lovely.
Melinda
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| Suspect Possibly
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2026-01-29
Your poem struck me as to how I’ve been feeling lately. Have I become untethered from reality? Everything seems off. Up is down and down is up. Your words resonated. Well done.
Melinda
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| AFTER
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2026-01-28
Def Marie,
You have expressed the moment of being alone in your grief so achingly beautifully. Yes, you bear it. And it is unbearable. How do we manage?
There is a poem by e.e. cummings called “i carry your heart with me” that really helped me through the period of my intense grief.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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from USA