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A Solitary Thought

A solitary thought formed in my mind Way back in nineteen hundred fifty four I laughed as it made things become so clear - Why,I asked, have I not seen it before I let it percolate there in my brain As it generated new trains of thought Paths of tomorrow were clear in my eyes And tactics were formed for battles I fought Now I look back from eighty years of age And I must marvel at what the brain does I think of that single important thought - And I smile as I wonder what it was 12/25/2017

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Lark Pogue

Date: 1/25/2018 4:05:00 PM

This is a great right. My favorite kind, simple, easy to read, and unique all at the same time.

Larry Bradfield
Date: 4/1/2018 9:20:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words!!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/23/2018 1:41:00 PM

Hello Larry, I do think many of us do have these solitary thoughts now and then.Have a nice day my friend.

Larry Bradfield
Date: 1/24/2018 10:07:00 PM

Thank you Darlene!!

John Hamilton

Date: 1/23/2018 12:15:00 PM

Ha I forget what i was thinking 10 minutes ago, and I'm not even old, well not so old, great write Larry made my day!

Larry Bradfield
Date: 1/24/2018 10:06:00 PM

Thanks, John..I appreciate your comments.

John Fleming

Date: 1/22/2018 6:48:00 PM

Enjoyed this, Larry. Regarding that solitary single thought: it would be nice if you could recall it...maybe another poem perhaps? My best regards, Larry. :) john

Larry Bradfield
Date: 1/22/2018 9:54:00 PM

Thank you John...and thanks for the suggestion..Larry

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/6/2018 10:59:00 AM

Awesome poem. Well done, Larry, and congrats on your win.

Larry Bradfield
Date: 1/6/2018 11:39:00 AM

Thank you so muich!!

John Lawless

Date: 1/6/2018 7:38:00 AM

But Larry, as with all such thoughts the answer is....."it seemed like a good idea at the time". Congrats on your placement

Larry Bradfield
Date: 1/6/2018 11:39:00 AM

You are so right, John. Thanks!!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/6/2018 3:49:00 AM

This is delightful Larry. I have to say that eighty does not seem old to me. Only the body grows old. Congratulations on your wonderful third placement! Aloha, Connie

Larry Bradfield
Date: 1/6/2018 7:11:00 AM

Thank you Connie!

Sneha Rv

Date: 1/6/2018 1:12:00 AM

This is very beautiful in its simplicity and meaning.. Congrats on your lovely win!

Larry Bradfield
Date: 1/6/2018 7:12:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words!

Charlie Smith

Date: 12/29/2017 11:26:00 PM

No substitute for experience Larry, keep o talkin...

Larry Bradfield
Date: 1/6/2018 7:12:00 AM

Thanks as always Charlie!

Silent One

Date: 12/26/2017 5:13:00 AM

Wow... you are 80??? I did not realise that you were at that age and still writing so very well.. I would be so happy to be at your age and doing the same..

Larry Bradfield
Date: 12/26/2017 8:32:00 AM

What a very nice thing to say,S.O....you just made an old man's day!