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Vaughn Neeld
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Post by Vaughn Neeld » Mon Apr 22, 2019 2:19 pm

Indar's poem reminded that I had written two similar poems about the elderly, so I dug one out to share. The older I get, the more I DO think about what standard of care I will receive. And, maybe we will be relieved of the dread by a sudden death. We can only hope.

You are all such inspirations. V

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Post by indar » Mon Apr 22, 2019 3:00 pm

I am happy to read from those who have joined TTB for the NaPo challenge that you are inspired in some way by participating here. I hope you all continue to be part of this poetry community. The breathless pace of 1-a-day poems limits, for some of us, the ability to linger, comment and continue to discuss each work. That part of this kind of forum I have found to be invaluable. The more poets that participate the better. 

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Post by indar » Mon Apr 22, 2019 3:05 pm

April 22

What Do Crows Eat?

Crows are not black:
truth is iridescent, midnight rainbows
that flash in sunlight.
Such is the difference between first vision
and learning how to see.
 

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Colm Roe
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Post by Colm Roe » Mon Apr 22, 2019 3:38 pm

Very nice Linda.

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Post by Colm Roe » Mon Apr 22, 2019 4:59 pm

30 ways to die.
#23

Not in my sleep please,
it's the biggest trip 
I'll ever take,
I want to make sure 
my bags are packed.

So many things to do, like
disconnect the plugs 
set the alarm
redirect the post.

I plan to go gentle
into that good night.
No rage induced sweat,
my body will travel fresh
in newly laundered clothes.

Completely aware, 
I'll look up at the monitor 
and confirm my destination
one last time...

well, that's the plan.








 

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Post by Gyppo » Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:00 pm

NAPO 23 - 2019 

Scraper board

In scraper board art the lines are essential.
In some drawings these thin marks
may not, in themselves,
be the image the artist offers.
But they control the darkness.

Gyppo

(Scraper board is known as scratch board in some parts of the world.)
I've been writing ever since I realised I could.  Storytelling since I started talking.  Poetry however comes and goes  ;-)

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Post by ajduclos » Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:30 pm

Gyppo - the theme continues... lines and (en)light(en) ....... I like it, controlling the dark  !!!

Colm - another worthy write on death - I'd prefer to face it rather than have it take me unawares.

Indar - Splendid - "Such is the difference between first vision and learning how to see" - would that more people could..........

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Post by lisaeagle65 » Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:09 pm

Gyppo wrote:
Wed Apr 17, 2019 12:27 pm
NAPO 17  - 2019

50 Years and Counting

Over fifty years ago we said goodbye.
In your street clothes instead of your apron,
stood by the head baker's car
waiting for your lift home,
you looked far more grown up,
not the girl who teased me at work, 
and made the world a better place
just by your presence.

We exchanged a few platitudes
and said we'd meet again, some day,
if the gods willed it.

Too young to realise that some day,
sometimes, means never,
and the gods, presumably,
had other fish to fry.

Yet you've always been there,
easy to recall, 
gentle on my mind. 
Red-brown hair glinting in the sun,
that little smile on your lips
and warmth in your grey eyes.

I've loved and lost since then,
more than once, 
become a man, a lover,
a father, and now a grandfather.

I have no real idea how you've lived,
although I heard stories.
But nothing for a long time now.
For all I know you may be dead.
You'll certainly be grey haired by now.

But your image persists
and my mind adds children,
even grandchildren, 
to that young girl who stole my heart
and still, no matter what,
holds a place I don't wish to deny.

Gyppo
Gyppo, This is beautiful.. The migration of our lives, joys and tears along the way. Lisaeagle
 

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Post by lisaeagle65 » Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:18 pm

OLD PICTURES

I run my finger
over a thumbprint
that might be yours.
Try to hear your voice
and remember your laugh.
But the memory
is weak and far away.
We talked about your mother leaving
when you were two.
It bothers me that 
I cannot clearly recall
what you said.
Years have faded the memory
like pages left in the sun
leaving lonely spaces.
I study the image of your face
search for the young girl dreams
we traded.
Have your memories
like mine, grown tired?
I wonder where you are
what you remember
and if you miss me too.
 

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Post by lisaeagle65 » Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:21 pm

Colm Roe wrote:
Mon Apr 22, 2019 4:59 pm
30 ways to die.
#23

Not in my sleep please,
it's the biggest trip 
I'll ever take,
I want to make sure 
my bags are packed.

So many things to do, like
disconnect the plugs 
set the alarm
redirect the post.

I plan to go gentle
into that good night.
No rage induced sweat,
my body will travel fresh
in newly laundered clothes.

Completely aware, 
I'll look up at the monitor 
and confirm my destination
one last time...

well, that's the plan.








 
Love it Colm!!!  So clever, I've never felt more comfortable.... Dying....
 

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