Living

There is some pain involved
                                      But the experience
                                           Is to die for








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Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 4/28/2018 9:17:00 AM
CONGRATS ON TOP ONE HUNDRED AND THE TRUTH/DEPTH IN THIS EPIGRAM MY FRIEND.. As always, your great intellect and poetic talent shines forth.. A fav...
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/28/2018 9:45:00 AM
Thank you so much Robert, my cherished poetry friend. I hope you have a beautiful day, you have made mine more beautiful! Mo hugs
Date: 4/25/2018 7:18:00 PM
Hello Maureen, your poem says it all. have a nice evening my friend.
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/25/2018 9:53:00 PM
Thank you Darlene, a lovely evening to you :)
Date: 4/22/2018 3:52:00 AM
Hello Maureen, Nicely done. Alot said in few words. Congrats on top 100. Oliver
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/22/2018 6:31:00 AM
Thank you Oliver :)
Date: 4/20/2018 8:14:00 PM
An exquisically concise epigram, Maureen. Wish I’d thought of it!
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/20/2018 10:02:00 PM
It is an epigram isn't it! Sweet. Thank you Geoffrey! Highest compliment :) xomo!
Date: 4/11/2018 10:40:00 PM
Phrased perfectly: Ever clever! :) gw
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/12/2018 7:29:00 AM
Merci beaucoup mon ami :) mo
Date: 4/9/2018 6:41:00 PM
This is fabulous, Maureen, so clever!
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/9/2018 10:28:00 PM
This thought made me giggle, I'm so glad I shared it, thank you so much! xomo
Date: 4/8/2018 9:51:00 AM
oh! Love this!
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/9/2018 7:17:00 AM
Thankya Becca! :) xomo!
Date: 4/8/2018 8:40:00 AM
A clever slap-in-the-face ending that's true yet sad. Thank you for stopping by read my poem on the Lady Slipper, they'll be out in a month where I live. Best to you in your writing endeavors. M
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/9/2018 7:16:00 AM
Spring blessings to you Maurice
Date: 4/7/2018 11:17:00 AM
Nice twisting! A brief gem!
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/7/2018 11:36:00 AM
Thank you! It was a funny thought I had to share :) xomo!
Date: 4/6/2018 3:14:00 PM
I love this gem Maureen. It is simply genius! I am putting it into my faves! : )
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/7/2018 7:17:00 AM
Thank you so much Connie! Lovely to see you!! xomo!
Date: 4/6/2018 2:12:00 PM
Love the viewpoint and still more fun than pricky. Life's a winner.
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Robert Warlov
Date: 4/15/2018 12:18:00 AM
I wouldn't change it for the world! --- Thanks for sharing your excellent works
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/7/2018 7:21:00 AM
Living is spectacular in and of itself ain't it? :) thank you Robert xomo
Date: 4/6/2018 12:10:00 PM
Pain can OFTEN be pleasurable... if you know what I mean (wink, wink!) XOX
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/7/2018 7:24:00 AM
I am acquainted with the pain pleasure principal, yes ;p XXX
Date: 4/6/2018 10:27:00 AM
This is cleverly written, Maureen! Love the play on words! ~ Regards // paul
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/7/2018 7:29:00 AM
Thank you Paul! The thoughts that make one giggle ;) xomo!
Date: 4/5/2018 6:18:00 PM
wow, this is SUPER clever. FAVE
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/7/2018 7:22:00 AM
wow, THANK YOU! :) :) :)
Date: 4/5/2018 9:32:00 AM
A clever use of few words. Thanks for your visit this morning.
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/5/2018 9:44:00 AM
They tickled my mind :) thank you too!
Date: 4/4/2018 10:53:00 PM
A FAVE, Maureen. Very clever.
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/5/2018 6:40:00 AM
Huzzah! Thank you so much Line! <3
Date: 4/4/2018 3:17:00 PM
True--we live for and die for the trip on earth.
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/5/2018 6:39:00 AM
Amen to that my friend :) xomo!
Date: 4/4/2018 2:06:00 PM
Wish that were true, but even trees die without ever having lived up to their potential! Aloha! Rico
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/5/2018 6:38:00 AM
Rico, that is so sad. I bid you joie de vivre my friend. xomo
Date: 4/4/2018 1:56:00 PM
- So true, Maureen :) - Great written :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/5/2018 6:36:00 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise :) xomo!
Date: 4/4/2018 12:46:00 PM
Deep and beautiful dear, Maureen!
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/4/2018 1:50:00 PM
Thank you my friend <3
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