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  August 2024     11 hours ago

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Sunset Over The Treetops

Walk with me to a radiant sunset
leant upon my carv'ed cane.
Up the hill by gentlest slope to
keep my chest from breathless pain.

If such a sight would be my last
I could not ask more lovely thrill.
Reward my eyes with crimson view,
atop a...

by Gary B. Dean

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Monumental

Monumental


Gleaming new, glass tower, orange in the rising Sun.
The unfortunates huddle in the lee of yesterday's glory.
Plywood windows reflect despair in rough graffiti.
Oz leans farther away behind it's ten lane, concrete moat

Veteran...

by Gary B. Dean

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Hi. I don't know, I never tried that. Best of luck.

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we can read them when the voting starts. I hope that helps.

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What exquisite language, "relentless, as the tide's demand to wash the tracks of yesterday", what a sad memory to require that much power to smooth.
"Her eyes.....to the past/ to heal then break...fast". There is the cognitive dissonance of the daughter who recalls the sister. This really moved me to emotion. 

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I remember how precious the moments with little ones. Nothing brings love quite like our kids. If ever there is a reason to write a poem, that is it.

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Last month I read every entry and I expect to do the same this time. This is a great way to share the works.

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It's a timely topic; meaningful. The metaphor is stable throughout so it's highly readable. It's a pleasant and thoughtful "voice".

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This is a pretty poem. I wonder that we compare a mere mortal to a perfect rose; is that fair? Pain is certain when we project our desire upon others. Perhaps they will show us who they really are.

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you are very kind to read and leave a comment. I appreciate you and thanks. -Gary

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