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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Lindley Avatar
April 28, 2018 at 9:17 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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April 28, 2018 at 9:45 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
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 25, 2018 at 7:18 PM
Hello Maureen, your poem says it all. have a nice evening my friend.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 25, 2018 at 9:53 PM
Thank you Darlene, a lovely evening to you :)
Mckeithan Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 3:52 AM
Hello Maureen, Nicely done. Alot said in few words. Congrats on top 100. Oliver
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April 22, 2018 at 6:31 AM
Thank you Oliver :)
Brewer Avatar
April 20, 2018 at 8:14 PM
An exquisically concise epigram, Maureen. Wish I’d thought of it!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 20, 2018 at 10:02 PM
It is an epigram isn't it! Sweet. Thank you Geoffrey! Highest compliment :) xomo!
Wolf Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 10:40 PM
Phrased perfectly: Ever clever! :) gw
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 7:29 AM
Merci beaucoup mon ami :) mo
Krampe Avatar
April 9, 2018 at 6:41 PM
This is fabulous, Maureen, so clever!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 9, 2018 at 10:28 PM
This thought made me giggle, I'm so glad I shared it, thank you so much! xomo
Teagan Avatar
April 8, 2018 at 9:51 AM
oh! Love this!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 9, 2018 at 7:17 AM
Thankya Becca! :) xomo!
Rigoler Avatar
April 8, 2018 at 8:40 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
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 9, 2018 at 7:16 AM
Spring blessings to you Maurice
Rodrigues Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 11:17 AM
Nice twisting! A brief gem!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 11:36 AM
Thank you! It was a funny thought I had to share :) xomo!
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 3:14 PM
I love this gem Maureen. It is simply genius! I am putting it into my faves! : )
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 7:17 AM
Thank you so much Connie! Lovely to see you!! xomo!
Warlov Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 2:12 PM
Love the viewpoint and still more fun than pricky. Life's a winner.
Warlov Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 12:18 AM
I wouldn't change it for the world! --- Thanks for sharing your excellent works
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 7:21 AM
Living is spectacular in and of itself ain't it? :) thank you Robert xomo
Ellison Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 12:10 PM
Pain can OFTEN be pleasurable... if you know what I mean (wink, wink!) XOX
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 7:24 AM
I am acquainted with the pain pleasure principal, yes ;p XXX
Callus Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 10:27 AM
This is cleverly written, Maureen! Love the play on words! ~ Regards // paul
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 7:29 AM
Thank you Paul! The thoughts that make one giggle ;) xomo!
Dietrich Avatar
April 5, 2018 at 6:18 PM
wow, this is SUPER clever. FAVE
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 7:22 AM
wow, THANK YOU! :) :) :)
Lamoureux Avatar
April 5, 2018 at 9:32 AM
A clever use of few words. Thanks for your visit this morning.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 5, 2018 at 9:44 AM
They tickled my mind :) thank you too!
Gauthier Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 10:53 PM
A FAVE, Maureen. Very clever.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 5, 2018 at 6:40 AM
Huzzah! Thank you so much Line! <3
Pandit Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 3:17 PM
True--we live for and die for the trip on earth.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 5, 2018 at 6:39 AM
Amen to that my friend :) xomo!
Leffanta Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 2:06 PM
Wish that were true, but even trees die without ever having lived up to their potential! Aloha! Rico
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 5, 2018 at 6:38 AM
Rico, that is so sad. I bid you joie de vivre my friend. xomo
Andresen Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 1:56 PM
- So true, Maureen :) - Great written :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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April 5, 2018 at 6:36 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise :) xomo!
Trifiatis Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 12:46 PM
Deep and beautiful dear, Maureen!
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April 4, 2018 at 1:50 PM
Thank you my friend <3
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