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This one got me, Ryan. So good.
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Thank you, Sarah. I think I’m starting to view the world through a set of senryu glasses! I hope you found your nook 🙂
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I did today. Under the covers with a “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door.
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Perfect! Love those days 🙂
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I like this one. It has a twilight zone feel to it 🙂
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Thanks so much, Melinda 🙂
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You’re welcome
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Sigh
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Thank you for your sigh, Sarah 😉
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Ryan… This made my heart race. Very powerful. Written with perfection. Few words but millions of emotions..
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Thank you, Carisa 🙂
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What children witness sometimes is heart-wrenching///how many of them find solace in doll houses, forts, beneath blankets, etc. This piece leave a pang in the heart for all those who have to experience this. Powerfully written, my friend!
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Thanks, mate. I’m happy with how this one came together. Glad you liked it 🙂
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You are welcome, my friend. It is a great piece!
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The title is excellent. I love the name you chose, for like a blood red blossom, I can imagine the wounds in the mind and heart of the child. The dollhouse antithesis with what is happening in the house is very well detailed.
It is strange, for I have been listening to the song “My name is Luka” by Suzanne Vega for the past days.
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You are very perceptive, Dajena – exactly why I chose Poppy. I love that song 🙂
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The funny story is that my son, also named Luke asked me to play it over and again this past week singing (thank GOD) only the first two lines. I think time not to let him listen to it anymore, afraid he will start asking questions. 😀
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Hahaha, I have that exact same problem – you never quite realize how bad some lyrics are until you have to explain them to your children…or how violent most nursery rhymes are 😉
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LOl.. or how ahem.. (three men in a tub??!! what??!!! lol)
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Bahahaha, rub-a-dub-dub 😉
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bahahaha .. exactly!!!!
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Damn. Gonna think about this one for a while!
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Wow, great feedback, thanks. That’s high praise and I’m flattered. Love it when a poem stays with me 🙂
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This is heartbreakingly beautiful!
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Lovely feedback, thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to comment 🙂
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Anytime!😊
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