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LADY

The lady had her day Of bright lips and mystery In summer she was Muskeg Each winter a monsoon It was as monet Her refusal to weep And had my courtship Proven less lissome If I had not cast lots With vagabonds and dreadnaughts Then perhaps, say I, perhaps Time would not be vain And the lady Still ever vivid in circumstance And moon fall

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Date: 3/26/2025 9:52:00 PM
Sounds like another version of Lady and the Tramp! Nice images.
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Date: 3/26/2025 2:26:00 PM
Welcome to Soup. I enjoyed reading your "Lady" write. Have a great/blessed day writing away...............
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William HAYNES
Date: 3/27/2025 11:48:00 AM
thank you
Date: 3/26/2025 9:07:00 AM
Dear William, Its good to read a new poet, and i love specially “ it was a monet her refusal to weep” that line and how youv written such a creative and well woven poem here in such a heartfelt manner is truly impressive for the eyes of the reader! The ending is brilliant too! Pleasure visiting your poem today. Sending you light always
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William HAYNES
Date: 3/26/2025 9:32:00 AM
Thank you Ink Empress
Date: 3/26/2025 7:19:00 AM
Beautifully etched
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William HAYNES
Date: 3/26/2025 9:53:00 AM
thank you Rose

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