Life Signs

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At birth I was spanked to ensure breathing
Later poetry enhanced life's meaning
The first a violent act
The latter a peaceful fact
Special part of life that keeps me beaming

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05/24/2019

I wrote this in response to someone posting the following question on Twitter: "Do you remember when you started writing poetry?"

At birth I was spanked to ensure breathing Later poetry enhanced life's meaning The first a violent act The latter a peaceful fact Special part of life that keeps me beaming

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 6/15/2019 2:20:00 AM

Before my childhood friend Jackie died, she made me say I"d do something with my poems a book suggested. I only let her hear them, no one else...Now enjoy friends on P.S. Mark you always surprise me ..love it!

Mark Toney
Date: 6/15/2019 5:44:00 PM

Thanks, Barbara! ~Mark

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/29/2019 9:58:00 AM

I like your title for this, there is both physical and emotional life, well done tribute to the life of poetry!

Mark Toney
Date: 5/29/2019 10:42:00 AM

Michelle, thank you for your stopping by and bringing some encouragement my way! I'm glad you liked it. ~Mark