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About This Poem

Gravity

An apple fell on Newton's head
And Serendipity it's said
Awoke to his surprise
With fruitful gravity of pain
It stirred the cells within his brain
And opened up his eyes

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    Carol Sunshine Brown
    Date: 12/7/2012 10:59:00 AM
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    Congratulations on your super win in Susan's "Tail Rhyme" contest Jon. Love Carol
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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 12/6/2012 8:23:00 AM
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    Thank you....I'll be on break soon.... I'll be back....Linda
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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 12/4/2012 4:57:00 PM
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    Jon, another wonderful win,, congrats in Susan's contest...pd

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 12/5/2012 4:00:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you pd
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    craig cornish
    Date: 12/4/2012 2:19:00 PM
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    Love it, Sir Isaac Newton is really special in so many more ways as well---Congrats on your well deserved win in Susan’s contest!
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    Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
    Date: 12/4/2012 1:29:00 PM
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    Another stunner Jon and a laugh. Congratulations xx

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 12/5/2012 4:00:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Mandy
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    Richard Lamoureux
    Date: 12/4/2012 7:49:00 AM
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    Yeah Jon! Well done buddy.

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 12/4/2012 10:47:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Richard
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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 11/17/2012 7:55:00 PM
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    Jon, love this, and Edwards N, bobbling head... he he he... love the form... xox~pd

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/21/2012 1:32:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you. I wasn't familiar with this form. Notice a contest for this form.
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    Laura Breidenthal
    Date: 11/17/2012 7:04:00 PM
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    An apple to my eye, this one was, excellent poetry! (: Always, Laura

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/21/2012 1:56:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you for your wonderful comment.
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    Toquyen Harrell
    Date: 11/17/2012 9:46:00 AM
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    Lol, I would say. Funny.

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/21/2012 2:15:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Toquyen
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    Terry O'Leary
    Date: 11/17/2012 9:24:00 AM
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    This poem has great attraction, Jon... Terry (& I likie it very much)

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/21/2012 2:32:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    There is a lot of gravity in your comment. Thank you Terry.
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    Eileen Ghali
    Date: 11/17/2012 8:59:00 AM
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    LOVE IT! Wow...I love how you play with words, Jon! Fantastic poem. :)

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/21/2012 2:34:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Eileen.
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    Richard Lamoureux
    Date: 11/17/2012 7:25:00 AM
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    Way to go! This is brilliant on so many levels.

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/21/2012 2:40:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Richard you are too kind. My favorite version is serendipity though.
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    Leonora Galinta
    Date: 11/17/2012 4:13:00 AM
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    This is a brilliant idea my friend, Jon! A very fascinating poem of yours to read this evening. I love it! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing and for your nice comments on my poem. love/hugs, Leonora

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/21/2012 6:56:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Leonora. Have a happy Thanksgiving.
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    Joyce Johnson
    Date: 11/16/2012 11:31:00 PM
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    Very clever Jon. I am going to have to look up tail rhyme. thank you for your kind comments on my Winter poem. Love, Joyce

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/21/2012 6:57:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Joyce. I am so very far behind on my comments. Wishing you are very Happy Thanksgiving.
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    Rachel St.Cross
    Date: 11/16/2012 11:26:00 PM
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    ‡ I Wish An Apple Would Fall Upon My Head, LOL. Hi Precious Jon, I Saw Your Priceless Heart's Name In Com And Thought I Would Drop By To Visit And Say Hello. Pain Can Ofttimes Be A Great Blessing As Most We Know. Its Good To Have One's Eyes Open And Or Opened. Wonderful Muse. Happy Holidays To You. Love, Rachel *

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/21/2012 7:03:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Most wonderful Rachel thank you for visit my poem. I apologize for not responding in a timely manner. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.


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