Monday, October 24, 2022

Don't Listen To The Shadows Comments

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Don't listen to the shadows,
I learned back in my youth.
Don't listen to the shadows;
they never tell the truth.
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Cowboy Ron Williams
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Susan Williams 15 March 2023

and light stomps out shadows ----that's why cowboys wear cowboy boots1 THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR POETRY, DEAR FRIEND. So much of it lets the sun light into our lives

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Susan Williams 15 March 2023

unfortunately shadows thrive in the world as well as in our own hearts but poets like you throw open the drapes and let the sunshine in

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Susan Williams 15 March 2023

It is exceedingly hard to picture them elsewhere, that is for sure, my dear friend

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Smoky Hoss 03 November 2022

Wise words from a wise soul. Saddle wisdom, learned I am sure, from ages of experience.

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Cowboy Ron Williams 11 December 2022

Thanks so much, Smoky, old pal.

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Bri Edwards 26 October 2022

I believe in neither Heaven nor Hell. But if I DID believe in Hell (which reminds me of a joke) , I'd not wish for anyone to live in Hell. But I would gladly pull trigger on some people. Ask me. bri : )

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True, dear poet. When people listen to their evil alter ego, or when they are so intoxicated (by alcohol or power or greed or..) that they are not able to differentiate lies from truth, they bring disaster…

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Bri Edwards 25 October 2022

Though I 'didn't care for' AR's poem, I love this one, though I'm still 'in the dark' about who/what the 'Lean Shadows' were/are. Nice rhyming, Ron.

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LeeAnn Azzopardi 25 October 2022

What a brilliant way to put away people like Putin Bravo! Bravo!

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MAHTAB BANGALEE 25 October 2022

O yes; don't listen to the shadows~ it's hellish all through! ~

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Evelyn Judy Buehler 25 October 2022

It's so true that one must always stay away from the dark side. A great poem!

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Kim Barney 24 October 2022

Excellent work, Cowboy!

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