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Mocking the Dead

Pigeons, being Pigeons, Inadvertently Mock the dead As does the passing Stray dog. If left alone Children Will play among them Witnessed By a murder Of crows.

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/29/2023 12:50:00 PM

Ooh…great imagery! Congratulations, John!

Silent One

Date: 9/29/2023 11:11:00 AM

Loved your analogy, you are a talented poet. Thank you for writing for my contest and congratulations on your placement.

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 9/23/2023 10:47:00 AM

That's what I call the ultimate in mockery. But I guess being pooped on in the grave is better than being pooped on while living.

Di11y Da11y

Date: 9/22/2023 3:39:00 AM

This conjures a myriad of emotions John, it's a sheer masterpiece of imagery and evocative language. It's true, I like your poem and your style. I'm not sure on how commenting on poems works now - do I have to send out the other half of BFF necklaces until I'm weighed down like B. A. Baracus? (I apologise for myself, I'm still in a mood - I do like your poem, I wouldn't comment otherwise)

Lin Lane
Date: 9/22/2023 5:03:00 AM

You're stronger than you realize. Don't forget that.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 9/22/2023 4:25:00 AM

Ahh Lin, I'm an over explainer and an apologiser, with a preference for keeping it real. I do wish I was more a freedom fighter sometimes but I'm not made of stern enough stuff.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 9/22/2023 4:22:00 AM

That's beautiful John - I feel the same. The honest human connection is what poetry is about.

John Lawless
Date: 9/22/2023 4:10:00 AM

DD, I have a quote over my computer from Charles Simic "A poem is a secret shared by people who have never met each other". I reflect on it often as i write ....and read poems.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/22/2023 4:01:00 AM

Dilly, you don't ever have to apologize or explain yourself to anyone.

Lin Lane

Date: 9/22/2023 3:35:00 AM

Imagery of pigeon poop on gravestones, and ditto with doggy do. John, it may sound like I'm being humorous, but I'm not. What is more mocking than taking a dump on someone's grave? Your movie title ending is a fantastic finale'