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Ok love was at first sight like a dream come true

My heart never left her it's bests to this day

Her hair of gold and eyes of love

We had our dream come true and Deep Down

My life is is weathering and Fallin pieces of my life

Her soft embrace and sacred hearts

We bond like no other and share our trust

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Dear friend, thank you for sharing these intimate glimpses of heart and soul. In spare and searching images, your words evoke both wonder and weariness - love's luminosity, life's fragility. Might our fragile hearts also hold surprises, as weathered wood rings with memories if broken open? And does trust, like sacred hearts entwined, supply their own bond beyond parting? I appreciate you offering these ponderings, and hope we may continue our conversation.

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Thank you, Aug, for the clean insightful response. You caught my drift, for sure. Regarding the innate optimism, I have always been encouraged by the MLK quote, "The moral arc of the Universe bends toward justice."

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Even the 10 Pin(a poem of hope)

Just as it took

Evolution

To finally surrender up

A flower

After hundreds of millions of years.

So, too,

Will she, likewise, surrender up

A 10 Pin.

Yes, even the symbol of Satan,

The 10 Pin,

Shall fall.

ON COMMAND.

No longer will it stir fear

Terror, Despair.

So,

It's a 10 Pin?

Knock it down and move on

"Get outta my way

Or I'll mow you down"

I'm not certain

When this evolution will occur.

ONLY THAT IT WILL.

Maybe a hundred million years

After a hundred million cycles

In a hundred million Universes

In a hundred million dimensions

Of time and space.

THE 10 PIN WILL FALL!

As easily as breathing,

Time after time,

Into eternity.

Yes...

Even the 10 Pin.

Hallelujah!!

I shall be released.

Jeffrey Rollins(a 165 bowler who would be a 180 bowler if he could make a 10 Pin)

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Dear Jeff,

Thank you for sharing this poem.

May this poem clear paths for thoughtful discussion of how we can support each other in knocking down life's pins. Thank you for the thoughtful food for reflection.

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Hopefully.

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Thanks for opening this portal! I appreciate the opportunity to share my poems.

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You are the best poet on Medium Sadhbh! Keep writing your heart out. I love how you blend your poetry in with lessons for life! Thank you for your creating and inspiration!

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Thank you so much, Jamie! 🙏

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This brings such joy to my senses to read, truly enjoyed! Looking forward to more!

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Your encouragement for us to find our own voice within the grand chorus of poetry is inspiring. Excited to read more from Sadhbh and others in the anthology.

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Oh wow, thank you so so much! This is so kind! I appreciate it! Thank your the wonderful words!

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You're most welcome, Sadhbh! Your work brings this anthology to life. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

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Paddywacks in substacks augment my life, enriching garishly a universe perverse yet unseen. The final frontier of endless unfolding dimensions of dreams dancing on the ceiling. That's why I come here, the greatest show on mirth.

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Thank you for sharing this thought-provoking piece. It certainly provides a unique perspective and evokes a strong sense of imagery.

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