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Black Sheep

Some call them the black sheep, you know those folk who venture forth, down the roads that others fear to tread. Ridicule and disdain is their lot in life; though if not for them, the truly blind would remain forever in slumber. Black sheep sing a different tune; their view is of an abstract world, rarely noticed by the line-towers. Unrestricted, often unrefined, societal outcasts, black sheep are genuine adventurers; sages with the capacity to awaken the world. Courageous, daring, heroes; often thrive on blind faith, not fear; the dreamers who initiate doers. Black sheep are the inspiration; the creative edge that carves out the future; the impetus sparking others imaginations.
7-9-19 Black Sheep Poetry Contest Anthony Slausin

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Date: 7/12/2019 6:48:00 PM
I am in between white and black, kind of a grey sheep. My son got my black part from me. A black sheep if there ever was one. I enjoyed this, M.L
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 7/15/2019 6:04:00 PM
Lol, glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 7/12/2019 12:35:00 PM
Heroes indeed. Good luck in the contest. Kind wishes, Kai
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 7/15/2019 6:05:00 PM
Many thanks.
Date: 7/11/2019 2:46:00 PM
Black sheep - some people's jealousy can invoke this statement - they normally have made a success of their lives whilst the jealous ones stay behind, scared to move from their narrow minded environment - another great write - well penned MLK Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 7/12/2019 4:44:00 AM
Thanks again.
Date: 7/11/2019 2:16:00 PM
Black Sheep were always my favourite...Yes..I believe they have much more to offer than the grazing white herd.Wise message in your poem.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 7/12/2019 4:44:00 AM
Thank you Charmaine.
Date: 7/10/2019 7:19:00 AM
This could have been written about my only son M. L. He has always been an adventurer and fearless iconoclast. Your poem is spot on for expressing a black sheep! I hope this is a top winner! I loved it! : ) xxoi
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 7/10/2019 1:48:00 PM
Thanks so much, I appreciate the comment.
Date: 7/10/2019 2:30:00 AM
Lovely one...
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 7/10/2019 1:49:00 PM
Thanks again.
Date: 7/9/2019 7:42:00 PM
Enjoyed this one, maybe because i was the black sheep in my family, the one that didn't keep up with the others but did my own thing...you explain it nicely in your poem :)
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 7/10/2019 1:49:00 PM
Me too. Thanks again.

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