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Stick Out Our Neck

Don’t forget
We have a neck
To stick out
From time to time

It’s an asset
Though not high tech
Yet it shows
We have a spine

We have to shout
Get the gist out
As a poet
Words are our way

There’s no doubt
We’ll find the clout
And show it
With what we say

To expose wrongs
Some write apt songs
To keep powers 
In check, and

Poets stay strong
Just as long
They’re willing to
Stick out their neck

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024




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Date: 2/3/2024 3:09:00 PM
Hey are we to be like turtles then? I'm not much On reptillian values David, I gave some linage To Mott the mottled, though and he has survived It seems ok? I will get back at some point, God bless.'
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Date: 2/1/2024 8:40:00 PM
That's true, David. Sometimes you just have to say what needs to be said. Good poetry, my friend. Bill
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Date: 2/1/2024 9:16:00 AM
A great poem David with a powerful message. You are so right that sometimes you just have to let your feelings be known. I admire immensely people that stick up for themselves but also for others too. The power of words is indeed powerful. Loved your message here. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you :)
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Date: 1/31/2024 10:01:00 PM
Love that message. Not enough people can even take their head out of the sand!
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Date: 1/31/2024 9:55:00 AM
I really enjoyed reading your write. Love your line, "As a poet Words are our way." They sure are... Have a wonderful day writing away.............
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Date: 1/31/2024 8:27:00 AM
So true. Poetry is so very powerful when writing about something of consequence and possibly offending someone. Wait could that ever happen? lol. You have a great talent and I have a feeling I will be reading many more of your posts. TY!!
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David Fisher
Date: 2/1/2024 5:18:00 AM
Thanks for your wonderful comments, and yes, sticking out our neck can be risky.
Date: 1/31/2024 6:58:00 AM
Love it, David. Too many what I call "No-necks" Some people need to call out when times called for. Well written!
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David Fisher
Date: 2/1/2024 5:17:00 AM
Thanks Charles, appreciate the thoughts on this.
Date: 1/30/2024 9:53:00 PM
I do it too often, but the .message is good. Light rhyme with humor and a perfect anatomical touch.
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David Fisher
Date: 2/1/2024 5:16:00 AM
Thanks for the kind words, and we can't go wrong stating how we feel.
Date: 1/30/2024 5:19:00 PM
Something I do often is here on the soup. Religiously, politically. And with many Love relations. It's my greatest tool.
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David Fisher
Date: 2/1/2024 5:14:00 AM
Alright! Thanks for the comments.
Date: 1/30/2024 4:13:00 PM
Really like this, David. Cleverly done and absolutely on the money. Terry
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David Fisher
Date: 2/1/2024 5:14:00 AM
Thanks, that means a lot.

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