Lovely poem, John. You take the reader into the world of a seven-year-old walking in the rain, with great, detailed descriptions. Each stanza has its own...
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John Lawless
twobraincells
Jun 8, 2013 4:01 pm
I wrote this after walking my dog in the rain and reminiscing about how much I enjoyed the rain as a kid and even now as an adult. thanks for your time and...
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Margaret Vidale
margaretvida...
Jun 8, 2013 4:12 pm
Absolutely! Shall we all pick a date? xoxPeggy...
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margaret vidale
margaretvida...
Jun 9, 2013 4:23 am
Ellen, you've got the makings of a great poem in your vivid description of childhood adventures in the rain. xoxPeggy Sent from my iPad On Jun 8, 2013, at 8:50...
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Ellen Green
ellerainbow@...
Jun 9, 2013 11:53 am
I was thinking that myself, but no time today, maybe prose will suffice. glad to hear from you, been wondering how you are since it had been a while? My life...
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John Lawless
twobraincells
Jun 10, 2013 2:30 am
How does the 19th sound as a next visit date??...
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Linda Oconnell
lindareccooc...
Jun 10, 2013 3:01 am
John i am pretty sure i will be on the Cape on the 19th helping my parents unpack from florida! Sent from my iPhone...
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Margaret Vidale
margaretvida...
Jun 10, 2013 4:14 am
Is the poetry reading at Cantab only on Wednesday nights? xoPeggy...
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John Lawless
twobraincells
Jun 10, 2013 11:59 am
I am pretty sure that the open mike is only on weds. who would have thought that a bunch of "empty nesters" would have so much going on in there lives. Â We...
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Linda Oconnell
lindareccooc...
Jun 10, 2013 12:29 pm
John ... Tell me about it.. We were empty nesters... My oldest and his wife just bought a home in needham and they are living with us til they fix up the house...
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Rita Allegretto
ritaallegretto
Jun 10, 2013 3:38 pm
John: I'd love to go on the 19th but I have a board meeting for my condo on that night and I am on the landscaping committee so I have to be there. Don't let...
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margaret vidale
margaretvida...
Jun 10, 2013 3:48 pm
John, the 19th doesn't work out for me either. Shall we choose another date? xoPeggy PS. Linda, isn't it funny how much more space our kids take up once...
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Rita Allegretto
ritaallegretto
Jun 10, 2013 3:57 pm
Linda: You hate grown-up kids and we have little ones. Our son Michael just left for a job in NY and we have his two kids, Daniel 8 and Jessie 5. Next...
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John Lawless
twobraincells
Jun 11, 2013 11:46 am
On saturday night I was invited to read some of my poetry at a fundraiser being run by some of the students at Newton South. Â After hearing some of the...
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Linda
lindareccooc...
Jun 11, 2013 11:52 am
John, What an honor to read your poetry at the fundraiser!! I love your poem. Love the excitement of someone, especially youth experiencing poetry and loving...
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Ellen Green
ellerainbow@...
Jun 11, 2013 12:48 pm
I liked the metaphor of riding the bull but not as a pun. strong poem, John, thanks, ellen ... From: John Lawless To: quillfeather_writers@yahoogroups.com ...
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Rita Allegretto
ritaallegretto
Jun 12, 2013 2:19 am
Wow John: What a night you must have had to come up with a poem like that. I wish I had been there myself. I had a teacher in high school who encouraged me...
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John Lawless
twobraincells
Jun 12, 2013 12:10 pm
Yeah, for some reason the kids like this crazy old custodian, no accounting for taste. It was refreshing to see a group of 40-50 high schoolers and recent...
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John Lawless
twobraincells
Jun 17, 2013 1:22 am
... Summer Senses I listen to the rocks as they lay there talking about where they had been, how they had left home, the dangers of the trip, the loneliness...
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margaret vidale
margaretvida...
Jun 17, 2013 2:20 am
You have a great imagination, John! Ideas and images just pour forth. I love "time's ever present troubadour," and "across the wrinkled skin of mother...
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Linda Oconnell
lindareccooc...
Jun 17, 2013 2:44 am
Hi john i love your words here. I agree with Peggy on your imagination! You've made this poem come alive! This would be a great one for the Cantab! Are you all...
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Ellen Green
ellerainbow@...
Jun 17, 2013 11:38 am
a great one, John; clever, special, thought evoking. appreciation evoking too. E ... From: John Lawless To: quillfeather_writers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday,...
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Margaret Vidale
margaretvida...
Jun 17, 2013 2:35 pm
Dear Quills and Feathers, I was contacted by the editor of a beautiful online journal called Journey of the Heart. It is a publication for all women of all...
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Linda Oconnell
lindareccooc...
Jun 17, 2013 6:26 pm
Peggy congratulations!! Im so proud of you and your sweet sweet poem! I remember this one because its so beautiful and had made me cry! Just as it did again...
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margaret vidale
margaretvida...
Jun 17, 2013 7:30 pm
Dear Linda, Thank you so much! I wrote this poem a long time ago, and wasn't even sure if I should submit it, but it is the one the editor chose. You have so...
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John Lawless
twobraincells
Jun 18, 2013 12:21 am
You got it Peggy, the little "helicopters" as we called them when we were kids. I did submit it to avocet ________________________________ From: margaret...
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Ellen Green
ellerainbow@...
Jun 19, 2013 10:26 am
Dear Peggy, so glad you are being published, and in so many places, and so often now; a great reason for celebration; recognition for your skills and craft...
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margaret vidale
margaretvida...
Jun 19, 2013 3:28 pm
Dear Ellen, Thank you very much for your encouragement and support! To have my fellow poets' approval means more than I can tell you. So many folks aren't ...
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margaret vidale
margaretvida...
Jun 19, 2013 3:45 pm
Whoops, sorry John. The title of your home is Timeless Clocks. I also enjoyed the poem following yours, and got the titles confused. Must be old age! ...
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Gerald Kozak
bymyleave1
5:05 am
Peggy and John, I have been very busy lately and am behind in a lot of pleasures, but ahead in that which has kept me busy. Please accept my belated, but very...
