If they call you vermin
show them moxie
no explanation needed
Best path is paved
with honesty, avoid
potholes of popularity
Authentic self
travels further
without camouflage.
(Image from personal collection.)
Unapologetic
Passion for writing ignites my soul's momentum
Good one.
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Thank you!
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No better bird than the Canada Goose to illustrate your poem! They never back down.
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Right?!
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I love this one V.J.! I hope you’re doing well sweet friend!
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Thanks Terri. I am doing well. Warmer weather helps! Hope you are fine too.
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I’m doing well thanks. Just staying home and enjoying being able to be outside more.š
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My favorite line: potholes of popularity. Nicely done š
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome.
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That line jumped out at me as well!
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Potholes of popularity? ššššš
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I can always count on you to make me laugh at myself, Mike. I have no personal experience, mind you, never having being popular, but I’ve seen a few disappear in the muck along the road of life.
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Very nice V. J. I especially like “potholes of popularity”
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Thanks Betty! Hope you are staying safe.
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A poem to live by!
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Yes! Thanks.
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This speaks to me so much right now! I’m on a quest for authenticity not only in myself but in others too. Thank you for sharing!
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Glad it resonates, Racheal. A worthy quest you are on!
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Thank you x
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Welcome!
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Excellent.
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Thanks
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Welcome, dear.
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Prophetic given the past week’s goings on.
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Yes…eerily so
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Wonderful poem.
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Thank you.
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“Potholes […]”: very good! Also in love with the ending stanza!
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Thanks, Benjamin!
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Welcome!
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