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Everyone's entitled to Whatever's his opinion For no one holds the power Over intellect's dominion. Yet sometimes it's preferred To keep those slanted thoughts inside Since sharing them may paint a picture Others may deride. No one likes a message when It's shoved down someone's throat And that's the reason why I just Deleted what I wrote.

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Vera Duggan

Date: 2/9/2015 11:50:00 PM

This is so good Ilene, in fact perfect, how are you my dear, we haven't been on here much lately but we are back, take care my friend.......Vera............

Ilene Bauer
Date: 2/11/2015 6:16:00 PM

hey vera! so good to see a comment from you. thanks for reading my poems. i look forward to reading some more of yours (and peter's, too!).

Robert Johnson

Date: 2/8/2015 9:27:00 PM

Ah comon', :) Tell us what you deleted. :):):):)

Ilene Bauer
Date: 2/9/2015 8:48:00 PM

hey robert! my original poem was about vaccinations (and people who choose not to vaccinate their children). i thought it was pretty good but my husband (who usually likes my stuff) thought it sounded like i was coming on too strong. it's a controversial topic and i guess i just wasn't feeling confident enough to put it out there. (p.s. i think children should get their shots...)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/8/2015 8:58:00 PM

Very clever and makes a special point. I think I just did the same Ilene. Ahhh the sensibilities of a poet!

Ilene Bauer
Date: 2/9/2015 8:42:00 PM

thanks for reading and for your comment, connie! glad that someone can relate...