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Re: Lion, you know how it is - it started out as a longer poem but
benefited by severe "pruning." (Wow, now THERE'S a metaphor I ought to use!)
posted by
2902
on July 30, 2013 at 5:12 AM
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Re: Dr J, the metaphor itself was a lovely surprise - it just kept
furnishing possibilities.
posted by
2902
on July 30, 2013 at 5:09 AM
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Re: Thanks, Jay. I can;t believe I failed to understand your title. It
was a failure of my imagination, which for some reason insisted on standing the shape on
one of its broad sides Fine poem!.
posted by
2902
on July 30, 2013 at 5:06 AM
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Nicely put, I like the way you treat such a serious topic with gentle humour
posted by
lionreign
on July 30, 2013 at 3:38 AM
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I am glad you survived. Nice way with words.
posted by
Dr_JPT
on July 30, 2013 at 2:55 AM
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Oh my goodness Bob, I missed the words Heart attack, so the poem was great, it twisted me, or rather I twisted myself...So glad it was a no sale. I wondered if you would come back, I miss our little chats and your always helpful comments.
posted by
UtahJay
on July 29, 2013 at 8:37 PM
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Re: You know, I was AFRAID that would be the answer. Being about to
"buy the farm" I should have known.
posted by
2902
on July 29, 2013 at 7:06 PM
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Re: Re: Kabu,
posted by
Kabu
on July 29, 2013 at 5:57 PM
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Whenever someone says don't worry...I do. The dimensions you asked about are that of a grave.
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UtahJay
on July 29, 2013 at 5:40 PM
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Re: Re: Taps,
(Oops) The second day of it all, I was really miserable and on life support. I especiallyhated the breathing mask - I fought it every time they put it back on - it felt as if it wassuffocating me instead of helping me breathe.
posted by
2902
on July 29, 2013 at 5:15 PM
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Re: Taps,
posted by
2902
on July 29, 2013 at 5:10 PM
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Re: Sinome,
Thanks. The guy who runs the poetry slams and open mikes that I take part in came to visit me twice while I was in the hospital! Nice guy.
posted by
2902
on July 29, 2013 at 5:04 PM
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Re: Re:FormerStudent,
(Oops) It did, and is still working out.
posted by
2902
on July 29, 2013 at 5:01 PM
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Re:FormerStudent,
posted by
2902
on July 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM
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Re: Bob...
Rumor, you especially know what it's like to find a metaphor rich in possibilities.
posted by
2902
on July 29, 2013 at 4:59 PM
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Re: Kabu,
Thank you - the metaphor appealed to me at the time.
posted by
2902
on July 29, 2013 at 4:57 PM
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Re: Mariss,
Your words are kind and welcome.
posted by
2902
on July 29, 2013 at 4:56 PM
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Re: adnohR
Thanks. I feel the same way and HAVE done some writing since.
posted by
2902
on July 29, 2013 at 4:55 PM
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Bob...
Welcome back to Blogit, and we're certainly all glad you didn't buy the farm just yet...very nicely written poem.
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posted by
Rumor
on July 29, 2013 at 3:38 PM
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how beautifully written...well done.
posted by
Kabu
on July 29, 2013 at 1:09 PM
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It sounds like it all worked out for the best.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on July 29, 2013 at 12:27 PM
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Oh my Gawd! Great poem and I am so so happy you did not make that purchase just yet :-) xoxoxo
posted by
Sinome
on July 29, 2013 at 10:07 AM
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I really like this. 
posted by
TAPS.
on July 29, 2013 at 7:56 AM
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I wish you all the best...
posted by
Saif_AlKindi
on July 29, 2013 at 7:41 AM
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I'm glad you're still here. There must still be things for you to do and roads to travel. God Bless. 
posted by
mariss9
on July 29, 2013 at 6:59 AM
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Hmm yes - buying the farm only happens when the farm is ready to be bought. Yours is still on the market, Bob - let it stay there - you have writing to do.
posted by
adnohr
on July 29, 2013 at 6:36 AM
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