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My name is Victor John Gatenby, born in 1958 and native of North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. I am a researcher of genealogy and started to write poetry in 2002, after retiring from public service. Having a creative and compassionate mind, for helping people, that is in my scope to do, I find that by writing poetry, not only expresses my life thoughts, but I feel, gives meaning and inspiration to others. Whether it be fictional or based on fact, the poetry I write will always be read differently and have a differing meaning from one person to the next. My aim is to give a pleasure to the reader without the poetry being too complex or deep, so as not to be understood or enjoyed. Much of my poetry is based upon life events and perceptions. I find that works well and I can draw upon my own experiences, to put into poetry, a literary art form. Those that read my poetry, I hope gain something from it and enjoy reading the same. At the same time, I am committed to contributing to Poetry.com and it's community, by reading the work of other's and appropriately recording constructive criticism and rating work, without prejudice. I expect my work to be critiqued with due respect and common sense. I have a zero tolerant attitude towards any inappropriate work, words, remarks etc. and have no compunction to cause an action against the author. V J Gatenby (Author)
battle scarred,
cut through my flesh,
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but an ever changing world,
continues.
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Festivities all over and done.
A new year has now begun.
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you smiled,
chuckled or laughed ?
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I am and shalt,
always be.
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Is it considered to be the fashion,
to do something,
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body, spirit and soul,
in all that we do,
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unique to each and everyone.
With thoughts of good, bad, happy,
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are upon us.
The winds fetching icy
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is the most precious asset,
to possess and hang onto.
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