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the cues to glee a soul should see are meant to shine through dark those acts of worth creating mirth that bloom from heaven's spark … exquisite things the spirit sings to feign sweet pleasure's ploys revealing smiles within our trials and converting hurts … to joys.

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Date: 12/3/2022 7:12:00 AM
Beautiful poem, Greg:) not seen you around for some time, hope you are doing well:)
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Date: 10/4/2022 5:13:00 PM
Bard, I love the yin and yang of your philosophical approach to life and how often it comes out in your poetry as it does here. "Revealing smiles within our trials", I can so relate (and wish I had written this). Beautiful flow and evocative message. Well done, friend.
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Date: 8/17/2022 10:04:00 AM
Your poem is inspirational Greg, with a great message. Wonderful internal rhyme. Have a great day. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 8/16/2022 9:21:00 AM
Gregory, I really like the way your poem flows along from line to line with excellent rhymes. Nice writing!
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Date: 8/16/2022 3:56:00 AM
I love this one... a inspiration from the imagination. Love it. God bless you. Love, Gina
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Date: 8/16/2022 12:06:00 AM
Beautiful! Love it!
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