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Man up (no more brooding)

Man up (no more brooding)

Standing tall,
his feet clothed in moss
to keep his roots warm,
this oak greets
his family across the road.

He knows now
his children behind him
hide a deer child.

Indeed,
he has done his deed.
 

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The fish of the sea

Hi John, such a simple but clever poem. Just a great write. All the best. The Fish of the Sea.

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John Loopstra

Thank you, my stuff is too often to ideosyncratic, I know, but at times I try to keep it simple. I am diversifying in subjects after over 40 years of plodding on ?

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The fish of the sea

Lol i think I have trouble with that too! it's great to try new things and not get lost in what others want, again amazing write. All the Best and kind regards. The Fish of the Sea.

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