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Dear John- I Noticed

there's something about this air its misty morning rise feels heavy like a thunderous rain pounding against window's the eyes of a soul cries somewhere in the fog lost within the edges of society in silence it's shrouded almost unnoticed but i see it peeking through like this sun beneath clouds yet i can't feel it in its hidden state the warm glow the way it was always shining now sits dormant no one saw it waning but i did i wondered why but never questioned do we ever question every passing storm or is it just the ones that leave the biggest impacts? perhaps no one else noticed it was growing dimmer in the recent months no one saw the storm approaching like i did i almost feel the weight this soul bears it's heavy upon my mind like this air as it chokes me on thoughts yet i know not why I have noticed John writing less, visiting less, commenting less...perhaps many did too...i just never questioned because i am not one to pry...as the first to notice his farewell poem, it weighed heavy...i have sensed something for a while now and his short replies to those of us that did comment on his poem seem so off for John, out of character...i pray he is well and all is okay

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Date: 2/8/2020 5:09:00 AM
a nice poem of deep emotions, love and compassion. Emotions come from the deep of the heart. I think he is quite well and will write and comment soon. Brilliant heart touching writing. wish all the best, regards.
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Sandra Adams
Date: 2/15/2020 7:45:00 AM
thank you so much Sanjay...
Date: 2/6/2020 5:43:00 PM
this was so lovely how you wrote from your soul for him. I do hope he reads it and realizes that he is missed. (oh I just now saw that he had seen it. WEll, many here come and go,but we can only hope that they will return to us)
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Sandra Adams
Date: 2/6/2020 6:34:00 PM
as you know, I myself have vanished a few times from here... the muse goes cold, life gets in the way...so many are gone that I remembered when I was here in my earlier years... hugs
Date: 2/6/2020 2:02:00 PM
A lovely touching piece Sandy, such lovely insightful thoughts so delicately put.You're a really beautiful person inside as well as out, keep spending that marvellous pen. Blessings and hugs,Gordon
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Sandra Adams
Date: 2/6/2020 6:35:00 PM
thank you Gordon...hugs and blessings :)
Date: 2/6/2020 1:10:00 PM
Sandra, I've seen many Soupers come and go over the past 11 years. I came here to heal after my father died and it helped, but there are other souls drawn to the site whose personal challenges are enormous. We help each other as best we can. You are compassionate to notice John may need a friend right now. Many who leave also return. I hope John comes back. Hugs for you, Carolyn
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Sandra Adams
Date: 2/6/2020 6:37:00 PM
Thank you Carolyn, hard to believe I joined almost 8 years ago and I too have come and gone but miss those that I remember from my earlier days...I know life gets busy but we always hope one day they will return... hugs
Date: 2/6/2020 6:16:00 AM
What a wonderful write, Sandy. It shows the beauty in your soul. Yes, we all go through these stages where we get lost in the world and need some time to ourselves. And we all miss our fellow poets when they are absent for a while or for good. Hoping John is feeling okay and just doesn't have that much time for writing or commenting. Hugs Charlie x
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Sandra Adams
Date: 2/6/2020 6:40:00 PM
aww thank you Charlie for your kind words... I know, I too have done the same... sometimes it can't be helped... hugs
Date: 2/5/2020 11:13:00 PM
Hi Sandy perhaps John is just working things out, perhaps he needs time to think but your compassion and emotions are a little turbulent, lest he is not well. A thoughtful, beautiful write, and deeply sincere! Love and hugs my dear friend. Jennifer.
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Sandra Adams
Date: 2/6/2020 5:00:00 AM
Thank you Jennifer. We all go through writers block and sometimes life gets in the way and poetry takes the back burner ... hugs
Date: 2/5/2020 5:08:00 PM
A wonderful write that shows your compassion, empathy and astute awareness. I hope John his okay too.
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Sandra Adams
Date: 2/6/2020 4:59:00 AM
Thank you so much Caren :) hugs
Date: 2/5/2020 12:29:00 PM
Beautiful sentiments are in this write, I hope he is well also.
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Sandra Adams
Date: 2/5/2020 12:30:00 PM
Thank you ML we may not all know each other outside of here but we miss those we know from here when they are absent :)hugs
Date: 2/4/2020 11:01:00 PM
This lovely poem is from the heart Sandra. I am sure it means a lot to John. xxoo
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Sandra Adams
Date: 2/5/2020 10:26:00 AM
Thank you Connie... I hope he is back soon :) hugs
Date: 2/4/2020 8:19:00 PM
Yours is a remarkably sensitive, caring soul. May you/it ever be so. Beautiful and poignant thoughts and vibes expressed, Sandra. Thank you. Best of everything, Gershon
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Sandra Adams
Date: 2/4/2020 8:50:00 PM
Thank you Gershon :) hugs
Date: 2/4/2020 3:37:00 PM
Beautifully written Sandra. It seems to me as we age, sometimes the current gets shorted out and the once bright light begins to flicker. John will be fine. We all have to step back occasionally to refill the tank. However, this is a beautiful poem in it's own right.
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Sandra Adams
Date: 2/4/2020 6:46:00 PM
Thank you so much Daniel...i myself have disappeared and it was always nice when someone would drop a little message to let me know my poetry was missed... hugs
Date: 2/4/2020 2:20:00 PM
- Oh ... so many who have disappeared in silence ... some get a lot of attention ... others are just forgotten in silence ... it's very sad ... a lovely poem, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 2/6/2020 1:12:00 PM
Some of us need breaks from writing from time to time and for various reasons. Many who leave return.
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Sandra Adams
Date: 2/4/2020 2:25:00 PM
I myself am guilty of disappearing in silence but we all miss our poet friends once they are gone ... I know there are many I miss ... hugs
Date: 2/4/2020 1:39:00 PM
You are a good friend Sandy--John will love these verses you wrote from the heart.
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Sandra Adams
Date: 2/4/2020 2:26:00 PM
Thank you Vijay... we may not all know each other but those we know are missed when they are not here ... hugs
Date: 2/4/2020 1:37:00 PM
Very kind of you to notice Sandy, I do appreciate it!
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Sandra Adams
Date: 2/4/2020 2:28:00 PM
I am very perceptive:) thanks for stopping by John... you will be missed ... hugs and blessings my friend
Date: 2/4/2020 11:51:00 AM
Your poem says it exactly as it is my friend. I too noticed but didn't say anything. My bad. I hope he find your beautiful poem though, because no matter what I am sure it will bring a big smile to him as it did to me. Your heart shines in this Sandy.
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Sandra Adams
Date: 2/4/2020 1:17:00 PM
Thank you Chris. I have noticed a change, less commenting, less writing, out of character comments like something was weighing on him. Sometimes life gets in the way and all we can do it hope and pray all is or will be well :) hugs

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