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A Brain Storm

A BRAIN STORM Hey my dear darling appendage, My vulnerable grey matter, The necessary part of me, Since that fateful night, When a truck breezed by And bruised us badly, From my brain Right down to my pinkie toe, I praised God, For we survived, was it written, Was it meant to be, was it fate, was it all Just contrived, Yet I know now that my brain And my hand, think differently, I think (a little with my brain), But write with my soul my spirit And my heart, Perhaps that is how it should have been From the start! Entered for ‘Brainy Brevity’ poetry contest – sponsor - Maureen McGreavy

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Date: 4/21/2019 4:57:00 PM
Grey Matter Pink Toe's Transparent Heart Multi Color Poetry writing Red Blooded
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Christopher Flaherty
Date: 4/25/2019 6:04:00 PM
Where about exactly in S.A are you from Jen ??
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Christopher Flaherty
Date: 4/25/2019 6:01:00 PM
Reminds me the many times I have moved backwards and forth from S.A to U.K . It wasn't the place that was the problem. It was the Grey matter appendage that kept tagging along for the ride
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/22/2019 2:27:00 AM
Thanks Chris, First attempt at this type of poetry - thank you for a great comment. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 1/7/2019 2:52:00 AM
2nd poem I posted Jennifer 2016. You need to click on no 2 at bottom of my list of poems.and that will bring up my earlier poems. Regards and thanks David.
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 1/9/2019 5:47:00 AM
Hi David, I did, Was I right? Jennifer.
Date: 12/31/2018 1:17:00 PM
Don't stop thinking or writing Jennifer. I have lost count of times my guardian angel has intervened on my behalf. Same with my father. He was saved by my Auntie when he was about 4. She never could explain how she got him out of the water as she could not swim, she remembers lying on edge of swimming hole coughing with Dad by her side. Enjoy first day of 2019 and my birthday. Very best regards David in NZ
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 1/2/2019 11:11:00 AM
Hi David , can't find your poem "hello pain" when did you post it? Jen.
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David Smith
Date: 1/1/2019 3:27:00 AM
You might like my poem "hello pain' which is a tribute to people you mention who make it through the pain barrier to be an example to us all. Regards David.
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 1/1/2019 1:48:00 AM
Happy Birthday David, hope 2019 makes your every desire and dream come true. I know a couple of people who have been in tragic accidents but their sheer will and character has made them better people - their courage is a phonomena and i bow to this God given courage. I will never stop writing David and enjoy your poems enormously. Poetry hugs to you and yours Jennifer
Date: 12/31/2018 7:37:00 AM
Love the title Jennifer! So telling, no matter whether it is truth or fiction, it is a terrific poem because the feelings are there, and the soul.
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 1/1/2019 1:40:00 AM
Hi Caren, Fiction poem but know a young chap (my son's friend) that had a similar incident and based the poem on that. Glad you enjoyed it as we all love this young man and applaud his courage. Have a wonderful New Years Day, poetry hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 12/31/2018 5:53:00 AM
Hope its a fictional write Jennifer. Good luck. Again, hope you have a wonderful new year celebration. Tom.
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 12/31/2018 7:23:00 AM
Tom, my brain works in overtime even when I sleep! thank-you for your concern A wonderful New Year Eve Tom, Jennifer
Date: 12/31/2018 5:52:00 AM
Great one Jennifer! Happy New Year! :)
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 12/31/2018 7:28:00 AM
Hi Heidi, Thank you for your wishes. May 2019 be all that you wish it to be. Love and poetry hugs, Jennifer.

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