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Stream Ten

free verse for the club

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Comment from Liz O'Neill
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The picture you have chosen is perfect for the setting of the mood of this account. I like the juxtaposition. "a little stinging,
then the wait " but then more stinging no of the eyes but of the heart. he reader has it right in there face in this poem why "ignorance can preserve bliss". Now we know so many mirrors are cracked. This could be a cautionary tale. Do not wait too long to appreciate what you have. Well thought out.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 30-Sep-2019
    I apologize for the long delay in replying. Thanks very much for reading and reviewing. I am back, with two functioning eyes and twenty-five pounds lighter, and a muse that is still tongue-tied.
Comment from BeasPeas
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Hi Red. Good poem. I take it that you just had a cataract op. I had one in February and one in June. Great to see clearly again. I don't need glasses anymore. Marilyn

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 30-Sep-2019
    I need reading glasses for the very fine print, and binoculars for the stars, but in between, my plastic bulbs work very well. I like it. Thanks very much for reading and reviewing. Maybe my muse will wander home soon...
Comment from Pearl Edwards
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Good 10 minute free verse Red, realising after the cataracts are gone what the world really looks like.
Liked the -- good dope, cute nurse - a little humour, a little serious, and a good read.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 30-Sep-2019
    I am back, with two eyes, twenty-five pounds lighter. Sorry for the long delay in replying. Thanks very much for reading and reviewing.
    Now if my rambling muse would come home....
Comment from Priest B. Brown
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What one would call a crutch can often me an admission that we are all indeed... crippled in one way or another. So, those who refuse the help are the ones truly deceived.

Stirring, thoughtful and brilliant.

Great Job.

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 30-Sep-2019
    It has been a rough summer, hot, with pets and friends dying. Sorry about the long delay, and thank you for reading and reviewing.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
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This is thought-provoking and well-written. You have drawn an effective comparison/contrast between what we "see" when vision is clouded and what we see when vision is crystal clear.

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 02-Oct-2019
    Unfortunately my renewed vision has unveiled nothing I feel capable of writing. Thanks very much for reading and reviewing. Apology for the delayed reply.
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Good to see you, Red.
-Interesting image.
-A good stream of
consciousness poem.
-The description in
the second verse is
particularly vivid.
-I like the third verse, too;
good description and
concluding line.
-Hope this finds you doing well.

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2020
    I apologize for the long delay in replying. Thank you very much for reading and reviewing my post.
reply by Pam (respa) on 11-Apr-2020
    You are very welcome. It's good to see you, and I hope you are doing well. Take care.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
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I enjoyed the read of this free verse poem, and the taletelling, and word visuals and word imagery; well said, well done. Keep Writing, Inspiring, Changing

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2020
    I apologize for the long delay in replying. Thank you very much for reading and reviewing my post.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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You did a great job with your 10 minute free verse, Red. I enjoyed reading it. Your lines/words flow smoothly with great details. I have a friend who just had cataract
surgery, and she felt much the same way. Your description of your pets is sad-esp as they age. Nice to see you are back. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2020
    I apologize for the long delay in replying. Thank you very much for reading and reviewing my post. The eye surgery took some getting
    used to!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written ten minute bash for the free verse club. Telling us about your absence and in the process of healing after a cataract removall, now you can see clearly.

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2020
    I apologize for the long delay in replying. Thank you very much for reading and reviewing my post. I had a clash between eyes, who was going to be the dominant eye. Scary.
Comment from CrystieCookie999
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Five stars for a strong beginning and a strong ending! Then I had to look up Lucinda Matlock and remembered the Spoon River Anthology assignments we had in high school. The literal vision doctor appointment in the office, is of course, symbolic of how we view the world mentally as well. Nice job.

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2020
    I apologize for the long delay in replying. Thank you very much for reading and reviewing my post.