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Foggy Words

Some poetry is so unclear it fogs my weary brain. It isn't going anywhere; it's a disconnected train. We know you have these pensive thoughts that must come hurtling through. Why not write them so your reader might understand them too? "She walks in beauty, like the night", were the words Lord Byron chose and we recall them with delight. We'll long remember those. There's beauty in the simple word as well as the obscure. If you would write what we would read, please keep them clear and pure. Posted for Judy''s "Put Yourself In The Reader's Shoes" contest

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Date: 8/6/2011 9:54:00 PM
Excellent write Lovely lady...with love...old Jack
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Date: 8/6/2011 8:49:00 PM
You said it, Joyce!! I think we've discussed this previously. People who bury the meanings of their poems too deeply are misunderstood. I appreciate clarity presented in a creative fashion and that's just one of the reasons your work has always appealed to me so much. It touches my heart, makes me think and feel something. Surely a winner! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/4/2011 11:45:00 PM
love it love it love it. Again, Joyce, you have so much in common with me. I think we have sister souls!!
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Date: 8/4/2011 1:29:00 PM
I hear that Joyce! :-)
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Date: 8/4/2011 11:43:00 AM
a very good write i like this , decent poetry
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Date: 8/4/2011 11:25:00 AM
a wonderful and fantastic write Joyce..should place high in the contest.. great insight from the readers point of view.. and so true ..good luck my friend..luv..
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Date: 8/4/2011 11:00:00 AM
I agree. Though I think we all know it can be difficult to find the right words sometimes. But yes, there is definitely a beauty in simple words. Enjoyed. :)
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