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My 2nd book "Wistful Thoughts" is now available through Amazon or from over 36,000 bookshops world wide

Product Details I was lucky enough from 2 years old to mainly live first in Las Palmos then at 8 we moved to Tanganika whIch was a wonderful place to live and I saw many things and had great experiences My poem Walk with me tells of some of them aand left me with a great love of nature

Wistful Thoughts

2 Jun 2015

by Shadow Hamilton

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Poem of the Day

Blog Posted:1/1/2024 9:51:00 AM

I would like to thank THREE Poets SARA, SILENT ONE and SOTTO who have FANTASTIC in encouraging me to strive to better poetry.

Although back in 2014 to 2020 I had some success and wrote three books I had to stop because of fading eye sight which was very hard. I am glad to say due to advancing medical I with the help of an injection every 5 to 8 weeks it has improved.

I was so rusty when I came back that I deleted most of what I wrote. The three above Poets kept encouraging and also inspiring me with their beautiful works and I helped myself by reading my own poems from 2014 onwards. all of this rewoke something and althouh I am still Rusty its getting easer

I owe everything to them and thank them so much



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Constance
La France
Date: 1/6/2024 5:58:00 AM
Shadow, welcome back, you are a wonderful writer, your contests are inspiring with great themes, Constance
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/6/2024 12:39:00 PM
ty Connie nice to see you hugs Shadow
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Andrea
Dietrich
Date: 1/5/2024 11:36:00 PM
They are such nice encouraging people. Hope to see you writing more and more.
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Sotto
Poet
Date: 1/4/2024 10:28:00 AM
Shadow, your words are truly heartwarming and they remind me of how even the tiniest acts of kindness can leave a profound impact on an individual. I am genuinely grateful for your return, and I wholeheartedly concur with your sentiments about the three poets who bring immense joy and inspiration to the Soup community. Moreover, I am elated to hear that your eyesight is getting better. Keep on writing, my friend.
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Sara
Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/4/2024 4:30:00 AM
awww, thank you dear Shadow, for this post. I had no idea you were having eye issues...that must've been troubling for you. I'm grateful for your acknowledgement and for the injections that are improving your vision and restoring your confidence. I personally know about the long road back from physical recovery. You're a brave, kind, and creative soul. Hang in there, hugs Sara
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/4/2024 6:52:00 AM
ty Sara I go on Monday to have my other cataract done and hope all will be fixed apart from injection thats for life hugs Shadow
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Hilo
Poet
Date: 1/3/2024 1:41:00 PM
Shadow, there's not enough space or time for the many, yet of the three, I'll not add a letter more, for your thunder has struck true; of all three, we are in full agreement. Happy H A I K U ' S, 2024. Aloha, William
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/3/2024 6:50:00 PM
you are so sweet William ty my friend hugs Shadow
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Bill
Baker
Date: 1/3/2024 7:23:00 AM
Bless you for being grateful to those that help others along their way. I'm thankful your eyesight is better, Shadow. Write On, my friend. Bill
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/3/2024 6:43:00 PM
ty Bill I will try hugs Shadow
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Edmonds
Date: 1/2/2024 1:50:00 PM
A lovely tribute to the three poets who helped you through Shadow… Belle
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/3/2024 2:19:00 AM
belle they are angels hugs Shadow
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Date: 1/2/2024 8:24:00 AM
Three wonderful poets so worthy of your praise Shadow! Debx
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/2/2024 9:22:00 AM
yes they are all wonderful hugs Shadow
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Kim
Rodrigues
Date: 1/2/2024 7:40:00 AM
Nice tribute to your encouragers! May God bless this new year for you and other struggling poets. Hugs.
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/2/2024 9:20:00 AM
ty Kim they deserve it wishing the same for you hugs Shadow
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Seeker
Date: 1/2/2024 4:59:00 AM
So gracious of you to acknowledge, Shadow. Come, let’s hear the lion roar now!
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/2/2024 9:17:00 AM
its the truth unseeking were it not for their help and inspiration I would be writing drivel hugs Shadow
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Silent
One
Date: 1/2/2024 2:37:00 AM
That is a very sweet thing for you to say Shadow and it shows the smallest gesture can have such a big impact on someone.. Even a smile or a hello.. You came back at the same time I came back, so it was nice to have some familiar faces around... I hope you can keep writing despite the struggles you face.. All the best..
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/2/2024 9:13:00 AM
you know you deserve credit I ty you for your help and friendship hugs Shadow
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Suzanne
Delaney
Date: 1/1/2024 4:10:00 PM
I am glad you are back Shadow, I agree the three poets you mention are a wonderful and encouraging presence on the Soup. I am glad your eyesight is improving. Write on. SuZ
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/1/2024 7:49:00 PM
ty Suz I owe them so much I will god willing for as long as I can I picture myself saying nooo nooo you can't take me yet I have poem to finish first lol hugs Shadow
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Eve
Roper
Date: 1/1/2024 10:06:00 AM
glad you are back. sorry i don't get on here very often and comment. but you are still in our thoughts
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/1/2024 10:27:00 AM
all understood Eve I miss you too and the old gang hugs Shadow

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