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Alone

Deceitful are the minds Of the bent and broken The lonesome and blue Deep in their disarray Smothered with sorrow Clouding the truth For no sickness so potent As that of the homesick Who remain home Or loneliness so profound As that of one lonely When not alone

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Date: 6/26/2023 6:55:00 PM
Had to read twice before getting the meaning so familure to me. I have lots of places to be home sick. Right now thats Columbia MO.
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Date: 6/8/2023 10:43:00 AM
This is a wonderful piece, Jessica. Thank you for sharing.
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Date: 6/6/2023 10:33:00 PM
Really enjoyed this poem Jessica….well written! Love the second line “bent and broken” and the last two! Debx
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