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DEAF I experience quietness all around I can't hear any whispers, not even a sound My eyes open, my feet on the ground The sadness deepens, you can't be found Tears fall without realizing I hold a frown I smell the winter, I feel the ice Somewhere deep in the forest, Everything is silent, only to my eyes I can feel the sorrow and darkness, Questions arise, Suddenly I'm feeling frightened AM I SAFE HERE? Or, did I fall into desperate fear? I'm so cold, I feel the snow, freezing my bones I curl on the ground, without a sound, All alone, No one hears the SIGN Without a "sigh", the LANGUAGE numbs my thumbs? SKAT - POETRY

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Date: 4/1/2022 7:18:00 AM
This poem resonates. Awesome
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Date: 12/8/2015 9:11:00 PM
The thought of not being able to call out for help when you're lost is very chilling... Congrats on a well deserved first place win, SKAT :)
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Date: 11/21/2015 7:25:00 AM
Wow, Nice well written Poem my Darling friend. This is a glorious poem to embrace the Deaf... I loved the Pictures written in this Poem Congs and Hugs Skat..
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Date: 11/18/2015 7:35:00 AM
Hi Skat. Congrats for your #2 placement and awesome write! ;-)
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Date: 11/17/2015 8:02:00 PM
Congrats on your win and making me think about things I normally ignore.
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Date: 11/16/2015 9:09:00 PM
Congrats to ME. :) SKAT
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Date: 11/16/2015 5:30:00 PM
Congratulations on your win! You took the prize! Warmest regards. Pandita
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Date: 11/16/2015 4:10:00 PM
Fav poet too...
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Date: 11/16/2015 4:09:00 PM
Mercy me SKAT - You open with a mono- rhyme and end with free verse...Unique to say the least! One of your best in my opinion. However, you are not alone because I hear your cries and I know you hear mine...Congrats and straight to my favs - Tim
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Date: 11/16/2015 12:40:00 PM
Skat, congratulations on your win:-) Alexis
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Date: 11/16/2015 12:29:00 PM
Beautiful write, I'm assuming this is the updated version. I don't see where it needs anything.
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James Inman
Date: 11/16/2015 12:30:00 PM
Congrats to you! Nice being able to say it to you for a change.
Date: 11/16/2015 9:46:00 AM
Congrats SKAT for your win. I loved to read. Best Wishes Anisha
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Date: 11/16/2015 9:30:00 AM
SKAT, congratulations on your well-deserved win. Your have vividly described the stark terror of being truly alone. Janice
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Date: 11/16/2015 9:00:00 AM
Congrats Skat on your placement! Love Balveen
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Date: 11/16/2015 8:14:00 AM
Congrats on your win SKAT!! Have a great day :) -lu
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Date: 11/16/2015 8:06:00 AM
A nice one SKAT, congrats on the win...hugs
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Date: 11/16/2015 8:03:00 AM
Congratulations SKAT in the placement of the contest.
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Date: 6/17/2015 10:17:00 PM
I still really like this one here!! Skat, you and your contest rebuttals! LOVE IT. you go, girlfriend!!!
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Date: 5/27/2015 6:51:00 PM
.. This poem needs work, sorry for the rude interruption, I will make changes during the summer, if you want to lend a hand please send soup mail to my inbox, I was beginner when I posted this poem..... HUGS SKAT. ...
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Date: 5/27/2015 11:56:00 AM
This post needs major adjustment, will edit soon. Skat.......
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Date: 2/14/2015 6:51:00 PM
Skat, I have not read this one but I wish I had, it was a powerful read, at my job I deal with a lady who comes in once a month, she was born, deaf and mute, so she remindes me of this write of yours, she is one o the lost but I have made a friend with her, she has a translator who calls and I talk through him. I've found her I tell her and I won't let go, she is a good friend now, so you have touched me with this write, and touched my heart thank you, cheri
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Date: 9/2/2014 8:36:00 AM
LOL, NOOOOOOOOOOOooo!
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Date: 2/26/2014 8:52:00 PM
Just coming here to thank you for your comments today, Skat. how is it going? It took me over an hour to catch up from being with my nephew the other day!! I could not even catch up last night!!
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Date: 10/12/2013 8:19:00 PM
Hi, my dearest Skat! I'm so glad & my great honor to read one of your stellar writes this morning. This is extremely awesome heartfelt write which deeply touched my heart. It even brought back my memory when I'd my internship in the school of deaf & blind few years back. It's really hard to live a life like this. An outstanding poem & can be a great dedication to those people as well.Thank you so much for sharing! Biggest hugs to u! Hope you've a great wkend with your family! lovem4evr, Leo
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Date: 10/5/2013 7:13:00 PM
This is so deep and powerful.. The reader is taken on a journey and into the world of deafness. nice job
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