| Paradise Revisited
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2026-04-11
Sameen, once again, amazing. So descriptive that I feel transported. Love the line about the lips shooting out her mouth.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| FOR MY CAROL. one day in heaven
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2026-04-11
Alan, why a lovely tribute to the love of your life.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| IS NEWLEAR CLOCK HOVERING? - TRUMP (CHANGES)
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2026-04-10
The clock’s hands are still, at least at this moment, as far as we know. But do we really know anything? But I won’t get started on a rant here.
Melinda
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| HELLO SWEETIE!
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2026-04-10
What a lovely read, Allen. Your admiration, love, and respect for these women in your young life came through. Your descriptions of them painted a picture for my imagination.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| Written in black and white
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2026-04-09
100% truth. You explained it so well!
Melinda
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| Douglas
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2026-04-09
Oh my! That is some stare! He sounds very different from my Tara who acts as if she’s doing her food a favor by eating just a bit of it then walking away. Enjoyed the read!
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| elusive
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2026-04-08
Sounds like you are carrying your dearest ghost along with you in all your favorite moments. Lovely.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| a willing silence
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2026-04-07
This was a poem for both reading and listening. Excellent.
Melinda
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| JUST ODDMENTS OF THOUGHTS
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2026-04-06
Lovely, Alan. The second stanza cracked me up and the last made me smile.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| THANKS TO ALL
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2026-04-04
Lovely, Alan!
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| Another long night
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2026-04-03
When I read your poem, I felt hope. It’s really lovely.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| TIME GOES ON FOR EVER
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2026-04-03
You have captured the truth of both time and aging so well in this piece. I felt every word.
Sincerely,
Melinda
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| just as holy
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2026-04-03
So true. Lovely poem and good reminder.
Melinda
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| 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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from USA