It was a morning like any other.
A cloud from the South, a sparrow
sitting on the windowsill, eating,
the Postman, ringing twice next door,
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For me, this impressive piece has its total impact three lines from the end. No need to point the moral! Congratulations and thanks.
Very good don't listen to Sarah Watson-Roy...even when she puts in a compliment it is with a negative overture. This was an awesome poem...loved it for all that it is and all that it says.
AMongst the best of your serious work, H. Simply wonderful.
Very moody, powerful, and thought provoking.....One of your best.
This is powerful...but more than that, it is a very human poem. The little details delight...and the main message simply stuns. Wonderful. Raynette
Thanks Mary, it was written in response to yours. Best wishes Herbert
I thought it was a very good poem. You paint such a tense and foreboding mood...very good. Sincerely, Mary
That describes you if one wants to be nice. Why don't you visit the Eiffel Tower. It's a beautiful view.
i understand herbert it is the main reason i am thinking of going to live in a tree again maybe there might be a new animal i can meet who understands me the kind loving human beings i used to know have all moved on or died the ones that are left are all prededators, mentally unbalenced or just plain mean good write my friend up there with your best Warm regards AJS
A 'tad' too abstract for me although an enjoyable read...it took me several times!
Thank you all, it is very much appreciated. And you are right Michael. And it is a crying shame. H