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A Long Time Ago

another street kid to find on earth one's christmas somewhere in the mind © Harry J Horsman 2018

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Date: 4/2/2023 6:18:00 AM
Good Morning hh. I turned to this page and entry at random. I liked your title as as always your words give thought pause and reflection. Wonderful execution. As always, thank you for sharing your poetic talent. May today find you well. Blessings always (smile)
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Date: 1/1/2019 10:03:00 PM
beautiful senryu -Christmas in mind of street kid!
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Date: 12/27/2018 5:15:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your work. No sure exactly which way my thoughts should go with this one. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
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Date: 12/24/2018 11:29:00 AM
The exquisite depth of your imagery stirs such sad emotions in such a beautifully poetic way, Harry. A brilliant and poignant piece. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 12/22/2018 10:04:00 AM
A magnificent show of memory. This is excellent and great. Merry christmas my friend and wishing you a happy 2019.
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Date: 12/16/2018 5:59:00 PM
so few words paint a vivid picture Harry:-( We are fortunate here we have no visibly homeless people but youngsters 'couch surf' and there is a shelter for those who have hit hard times.:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 12/14/2018 5:08:00 AM
For some, memories, even short ones, save the Holiday for many.
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Date: 12/14/2018 12:34:00 AM
There are so many of them...
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Date: 12/11/2018 1:01:00 PM
Makes me think of the orphans in a Charles Dickens novel, so sadly evocative!
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Date: 12/11/2018 8:29:00 AM
Great poem!
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Date: 12/11/2018 5:39:00 AM
Good poem and I think it is creatively a genius work of art -JWE
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Date: 12/10/2018 6:23:00 PM
your thoughtful refection on humankind is reflected in these few lines as well.
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Date: 12/10/2018 4:44:00 PM
Christmas does exist more as a feeling within us than anything else, Harry. Your poignant senryu is lovely. Soup mail Hugs, carolyn
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Date: 12/10/2018 2:38:00 PM
beautiful in its compassionate insight, harry... enjoyed this piece..huggs
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Date: 12/10/2018 12:20:00 PM
Many will be able to relate Harry..
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Date: 12/10/2018 10:03:00 AM
Memories from long time ago...you said much in these few lines.
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