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That's When the Fight Began

They restricted celebrations, forget your relations. They restricted travel, watched families unravel. They restricted purchases, no provided services. They closed the schools, those were the new rules. They closed the churches, no Sunday soul searches. They closed the gyms and the flab begins. They closed the restaurants, forget sweet tooth wants. They closed the theaters, no full-length features. They closed retail stores, no welcoming doors. They closed the bars, murmurs of wars. Society accepted it as well as they could, as everyone felt the need to be good. But then they closed the brothel – an act so heinously hostile – What? You call that a plan! That’s when the fight began.

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Date: 3/18/2021 7:35:00 AM
Linda, so clever, and so witty! Really enjoyed reading this poem. And you are so good in rhymes! Congratulations on your win.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/18/2021 1:48:00 PM
Thank you dear Mala for such kind words and for the congrats! :) Linda
Date: 3/5/2021 7:01:00 PM
Very clever. I do envy poets such as yourself who rhyme so seamlessly. Quite a talent. Best wishes on such a fine contest submission + win. Brian
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/6/2021 5:31:00 AM
Ah, but dear Brian, a story is only as good as its teller, with or without rhyme. I noticed that you write a lot of free verse, which does not come easy for me. You are masterful at it. :) Be well, Linda
Date: 3/5/2021 2:05:00 PM
different rendering of the theme - congrats on your win in the contest! :)
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/5/2021 3:20:00 PM
Thanks for the visit Charlotte, and for the congrats! Linda
Date: 3/5/2021 10:35:00 AM
- Yes, it concerns us all - Congratulations on your 10th place in the contest, Linda :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/5/2021 1:00:00 PM
Hi Anne-Lise. Thanks for the congrats and visit! Linda
Date: 3/5/2021 8:51:00 AM
lol, far too many restrictions these day. Everyone suffers, well written dear poetess. Thank you for sharing congrats on your win.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/5/2021 9:05:00 AM
Yes, I agree. Very soon we will be trained zombies...LOL Thanks for the visit and comment! Linda
Date: 2/23/2021 11:38:00 AM
And all was well until.....snicker. snicker.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/5/2021 7:30:00 AM
Thanks Caren. :) I appreciate your visit and comment! Linda
Date: 2/22/2021 5:36:00 PM
Wonderful, Linda! Can't imagine closing the brothel when the tattoo parlor is still open. Very witty! Cheers, Gershon
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 2/22/2021 7:16:00 PM
Thank you Gershon. :) It is ridiculous about the tattoo parlors isn't it? Linda
Date: 2/22/2021 5:23:00 AM
Hahahahaha ! What a delightful and witty write ! .......and sadly not too far from reality . This is the first thing I read today and I now know I’ll have to read more of your work. Well done ! Darrell
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 2/22/2021 6:12:00 AM
Hello Darrell. I'm glad you enjoyed this :) It was a fun one to write. Thank you for the nice comments! Linda
Date: 2/20/2021 11:52:00 AM
I had no idea Linda where this one was going til the end, only that you where saving something good; and girl you delivered big time, fantastic transition from reality into humorous imagination, good luck in the contest, cheers David
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 2/22/2021 6:10:00 AM
Hey David! Thanks for the visit and nice comments :) Linda
Date: 2/20/2021 10:58:00 AM
WELL done! A winner for sure! Aloha! Rico
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 2/20/2021 11:07:00 AM
Hey Rico - thanks! Linda
Date: 2/20/2021 12:55:00 AM
I could not be helped. More business for rents. ~~
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 2/20/2021 5:13:00 AM
Hello Victor! Thanks for the visit. :) Linda
Date: 2/19/2021 6:04:00 PM
This is perfect for the contest! Best wishes.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 2/19/2021 7:41:00 PM
Thank you Juliet. Thank you so much for stopping by with nice comments! Linda
Date: 2/19/2021 1:18:00 PM
This is a great poem Linda! Good luck in the contest I'm sure you'll place high with this.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 2/19/2021 2:17:00 PM
Hi James. :) Thanks for stopping by with kind and supportive comments! Linda

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