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18 October 2023

             Contest: How Are You Feeling Today 2           Sponsor: Silent One

Fine

I know I’m expected to say, “I’m fine, thank you,” but actually…
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Meadows Avatar
November 5, 2023 at 1:28 AM
Well said!! A good poem.
Ashley Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 4:58 PM
Dear Terry, your monoku is awesome! You took your chosen word "fine" to an unexpected but relatable place. Congratulations for your excellent win in Silent One's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Flood Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:18 PM
Thanks, Susan. Much appreciated. Terry
Goldsmith Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 1:10 PM
Congratulations on your win. I really enjoyed reading your creative write. Many times people do not want to hear what we really have to say. Have a blessed/great day writing away....................
Flood Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 4:32 PM
Thank you, Paula. I think, ‘How are you’, should return to being a genuine question rather than a simple nicety. Alas, oftentimes it’s just something you say… shame.
One Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 11:50 AM
Hope you are feeling better than fine today.. Congratulations on your placement.
Flood Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 4:26 PM
Thank you for my placement, Silent One. I’m pretty much always feeling fine. Terry
Lawless Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 4:34 PM
this is great Terry, for none of us truly expect people to say .... but actually...and really tell us how they feel and what is going on. Unless we're ready to buy them a cup of coffee and listen we should stick to "Good Morning"...but then again...
Flood Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 5:14 PM
With the best will in the world, “How are you” has become “Hello”… I guess it’s a shame, but it’s true. I used to work with someone who had had some bowel removed and was not allowed to eat cheese. He was a nice guy but if you ever asked how he was…., you got both barrels! Glad this worked for you, John.
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