dougb.72572
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Very honest account of startling diagnosis and nagging fear and doubt. Crowned off with a victory and newfound courage. Mine was radical prostate surgery in 2017 Christmas time.

I cannot fathom the criteria. reminds me of a one eyed dart thrower in a dizzy spell. Call me cranky but certainly not sweety pie. Nyuk nyuk.

So far on 26th total of 114 poems competing.
Have done this several times in the past. Stunned by the strangeness and low quality of many of the winning entries. Is there something other than quality cadence detail of description or adventure or humour to it all? And Haiku is usually unworthy of attention or time. Sorry. Doug Blair of Kitchener ON. more »

Was fascinated years ago reading about this heroic Scottish Gospel hero who took to the hills preaching night time under the stars, dodging the King’s dragoons, almost as if by magic…Doug Blair

Write some more here, Girl. Poets write and write. Sustaining the craft. Sweaty work halved…Douglas Blair

I like the liberty in this and the magic of short term connection, affection…Douglas Blair…thanks carmen. http://histocall.blogspot.com

He is approaching the stage of the crinkled autumn leaves. Loves every image, as best he can. Wonders what he will leave behind. Thanks Steven…Douglas Blair. http://pastursgreen3.blogspot,com/

This is excellent representation of the child on the road to becoming full, productive and loving adult. Good stuff Karl…Douglas Blair

The huge potential of a hungry and creative heart, unselfishly opened up for opportunities of Grace, or of wicked oppression.

Yes I feel as if I am wandering mountain paths alongside Maligne Lake in Alberta. Jasper National Park. Inspired by Mary Shaffer, pioneer woman of Maligne @1902. And principal citizen of Banff, together with her guide turned Husband. more »

Thanks for your good wishes and uplift, acronimous…Douglas Blair.

Harry Chapin, the narrative Champion of verse, was an early favourite. Also Gordon Lightfoot, Longfellow, Tennyson, R L Stevenson, Robert Service. Later in the narrative line came John Masefield… Douglas Blair more »

Excellent thoughts on the Pilgrim’s walk. Alluding to bits of scripture throughout. As Jude in his Letter exhorted, you have contended for the faith once delivered to the saints. Gospel poetry builds up. The epistles suggest both a building project and a war (as shown in the account of Nehemiah). Press on Brother. There will be more of worship and communing in the writing. A poet becomes a distinguished poet by simply writing more verses. In an atmosphere of Love, not of doubt or naysaying.

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Needed respect for the ones differing, but still wanting the peace and contentment for their kids. Not so very different. Truly. Cut them space and salute as they wander off. Gypsies. Look into the biography of English Evangelist Gypsy Smith. more »