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Broken Reflections

I tend my bruised face;
she rides, no care in the world.
How I wish I could be her.
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                       Living in my car,
                       she stares from her lavish home.
                       How I wish I could be her.

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Tonye George Date: 6/23/2024 5:12:00 AM Facts of life. We always see things from a distance and wish the worst on ourselves thinking it would bring us happiness, when in fact we should be grateful for where we are and what we are at that point. Grey write FJ. Login to Reply

Line Gauthier Date: 1/15/2023 8:14:00 AM The irony of it all ~ well penned, FJ ~ Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 1/15/2023 10:18:00 PM Exactly, thank you :)

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 1/14/2023 11:20:00 AM revealing with a touch of melancholy F J Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 1/14/2023 4:32:00 PM Thank you for so much of your attention Vie.

Michael Tor Date: 1/12/2023 12:13:00 PM FJ heartfelt piece my friend. So many are hurting these days and we spend billions on other countries and wars and we can't take care of our own. Really sad my friend... Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 1/12/2023 6:24:00 PM There is a lot of pain in this world. Hope you've been okay over there Michael!

Paul Callus Date: 1/12/2023 3:57:00 AM A poem of contrasts, examining the two sides of the coin. Things are not always what they seem to be ... judging a book by the cover can lead to disappointment. ~ Warm regards // paul Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 1/12/2023 8:37:00 AM Very much so. Hello Paul :)

Yolanda Nicholsen Date: 1/12/2023 3:21:00 AM Homeless awareness very touching Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 1/12/2023 8:36:00 AM Good morning Yolanda, it is one that hurts my heart. Thank you

Arlo Parker Date: 1/11/2023 2:29:00 PM Poignant reflection on state of social outcasts. Simple, powerful, FJ. ;o/ Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 1/12/2023 8:36:00 AM Thank you Arlo :)

Joanna Daniel Date: 1/11/2023 7:20:00 AM The grass looks greener on the other side always, superb one, Flo:) Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 1/11/2023 9:24:00 AM And sometimes it was never green at all... thanks Jo :)

Joseph May Date: 1/10/2023 7:13:00 AM A poignant verse on the rift between rich and poor, Good to see you Flo, hugs Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 1/10/2023 7:43:00 AM Good morning Joseph, and thank you.

Hilo Poet Date: 1/10/2023 5:57:00 AM I like the comings and goings that you've imparted here, FJ, a perspective shared lives my friend, Aloha William Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 1/10/2023 7:56:00 AM Mahalo William. A sad reality in this world. Take care dear haku mele

Deb M Date: 1/10/2023 5:23:00 AM Sad part of reality unfortunately and not fair …life isn't fair! Beautifully said and powerful FJ…..Debx Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 1/10/2023 7:42:00 AM No it isn't, Deb. Thank you Deb :)

David Kavanagh Date: 1/10/2023 4:02:00 AM Who knows what goes on in other people’s lives FJ, on the surface it may appear to be a dream, but in reality they may well be sharing the same nightmare, a brilliant approach taken here, cheers David Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 1/10/2023 7:40:00 AM I very much agree David. Even those closest to them often have no idea. Thank you for another visit!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 1/9/2023 9:42:00 PM Potent little poem, visceral, perfection. xomo Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 1/10/2023 7:43:00 AM I’m doing ok, thank you for asking. Finally moved out of the toxic mould, so my brain and muse are coming back on line. <3 FJ Thomas Date: 1/9/2023 10:45:00 PM Mahalo Mo! How are you doing Lady?!