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18 October 2023

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

I know I’m expected to say, “I’m fine, thank you,” but actually…

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Daisy Meadows

Date: 11/5/2023 1:28:00 AM

Well said!! A good poem.

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/22/2023 4:58:00 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

Terry Flood
Date: 10/24/2023 3:18:00 PM

Thanks, Susan. Much appreciated. Terry

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/19/2023 1:10:00 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....................

Terry Flood
Date: 10/19/2023 4:32:00 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.

Silent One

Date: 10/19/2023 11:50:00 AM

Hope you are feeling better than fine today.. Congratulations on your placement.

Terry Flood
Date: 10/19/2023 4:26:00 PM

Thank you for my placement, Silent One. I’m pretty much always feeling fine. Terry

John Lawless

Date: 10/18/2023 4:34:00 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...

Terry Flood
Date: 10/18/2023 5:14:00 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.