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Back in the days when fences were constructed to lean on I had my fathers smile my mother's apron now they're gone Along with brother's camera and his filming laughter reels Along with sister's bumbling ways and admiration reals ... Fences are made to keep in or keep out. Sometimes Erecting them can be a way of protecting or rejecting No one knows the power of a fence more then those who Crossed the holocaust fences and survived. Fences can be Easing posts for friendship or wired spokes with big fat Signs that say " Keep Out" it all depends what side your on Back in the days when my dad build a fence for grapes and vines I knew what belonged to other people and what was truly mine Along with my cat, my bird, my three ring binder and my fence Along with my heart and my soul, I knew what to let in, hence ? Written by Mystic Rose Inspired by Harry Horseman

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Date: 11/29/2021 10:59:00 AM
I am blessed to follow Harry; we find mutual inspiration. Thanks for the great memories Mystic Rose. shalom, shalom
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Date: 11/29/2021 12:39:00 AM
Love this Vie, thanks for the support not just today, but for the years we have been here. The poetry as usual is lovely.
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Date: 11/28/2021 8:05:00 AM
I truly have never thought of a fence this way. I wonder why? You have inspired me to look on the other side of fences in my life. Thankyou for your inspiration. Great poem.
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Date: 11/28/2021 7:04:00 AM
Yes, fences are built to keep those out or in, but sometimes it doesn't work. :) Awesome for those that did escape the Holocaust and heartbreaking that died because of an evil man and those that chose to join him. Thank you for commenting on my poem, "Waterfall." I am doing well. I hope you and Aldo are well. Hugs Sweet Friend with lots of love
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Date: 11/28/2021 3:43:00 AM
We have walls these days, a fence is much more neighbourly, I think..Delice
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Date: 11/27/2021 6:54:00 PM
Hello Mystic Rose ... oh yes, I recall nearly every front fence in my little village as being a picket fence and painted white. A fence was perfect to lean on to talk to others walking by when socializing was common practice - thank you Mystic Rose - Lindsay
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Date: 11/27/2021 6:19:00 PM
Nice one and special memory :)
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Date: 11/27/2021 12:44:00 PM
what a fabulous acrostic Vienna an sure Harry will be thrilled he inspired you to write this:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 11/27/2021 3:50:00 PM
Dear Jan, its amazing how we inspire each other when it comes to poetry, one line and it keeps us going, lol, hope your on the road to recovery, thanks for the visit, you made my heart smile :)
Date: 11/27/2021 8:56:00 AM
A lovely, creative write, Mystic Rose Rose. I thoroughly enjoyed your mix of haibun and acrostic...worked so well with your rhymes.
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Date: 11/27/2021 3:49:00 PM
Thank you dear Milton, I enjoy trying different genres, others I'm hopeless in, lol, thankyou for dropping in, Much appreciated, :)
Date: 11/27/2021 7:14:00 AM
Nice creative method of presenting your Acrostic poem Rose. And it's true, times they are a changing. Have a great day, Bill
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Date: 11/27/2021 3:49:00 PM
We should always be hopeful and keep fences with open gates lol, thanks for stopping by Bill, all the best :)

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