Notes About The Poem

written 24 March 2026

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MONOKU X 8

1
finding words to say to the bereaved is hard~ a hug can speak volumes 

2
don't impose your beliefs or non beliefs on others ~you have no right

3
you're not alone in this world~ never be shy to seek help from others 

4
our fast paced lives sometimes get on top of us~slow down and take a break

5
just because someone wears a big smile~ doesn't mean that they are happy

6
having great wealth does not conceal the dark secrets ~the truth will surface

7
shouting loud your opinions doesn't mean you're right ~ you may be wrong 

8
everyone thought someone else called the police~robbers got clean away
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Proxenos Avatar
April 1, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Wise, carefully explained ever so true thoughts in these 8 x monaku Tom. HUGS JENNIFER.
Cunningham Avatar
April 1, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Thank you very much Jennifer, I'm happy you enjoyed them. Happy Easter to you and your family. Tom
Beaufort Avatar
March 30, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Tom, the last one made me laugh. It was a subtle change of topic that made me smile. You have a way telling us to tread with caution when expressing ourselves (don't be overconfident!!!) Have a great day and smiles!!
Cunningham Avatar
March 30, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Thank you Duke wrote these in Spain last week, one came to me then another, you have to write them down quick or they're gone. Tom
Kitchin Avatar
March 28, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Tom, a great set of monku's and wise words too.
Cunningham Avatar
March 28, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Thank you Tania, one came to me then another, I get bored sitting in the sun lol. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom
Empress Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Wow your wisdom shines so beautifully through these monoku lines dear tom! I want to quote each one but as i kept reading i couldnt help but be like nodding in agreement! Yas and yas! Couldnt have said it any better! And if only many would be aware of thse truths! Youv delivered these in such a charismatic manner! Im faving this! Pleasure reading! Sending you light always
Cunningham Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Thank you very much IE, im pleased that you enjoyed them, wrote them a few days ago when I was in Spain. Thanks too that you faved it, much appreciated. Tom
Trifiatis Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 8:12 AM
A treasure of wisdom, my dearest friend, Tom. God bless you!
Cunningham Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Thank you very much Demetrios, I'm happy you enjoyed them. Tom
Buhagiar Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Well said, Tom. I loved the first best. No 8 is humorous.
Cunningham Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Thanks Victor, I'm happy you enjoyed them. Greetings from Spain. Tom
Wolf Avatar
March 25, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Nos. 1 and 2 are my favorites, Tom. Thanks for the wisdom. ~ gw
Cunningham Avatar
March 25, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Thank you Gershon, a shame we're not born with it, it can take us a lifetime to become wise. Tom
May Avatar
March 25, 2026 at 8:16 AM
True words Tom, best wishes
Cunningham Avatar
March 25, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Thank you Joseph, greetings from Spain. I'm traveling again. Tom
Jones Avatar
March 24, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Great witty writes! Thanks for sharing!
Cunningham Avatar
March 24, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Thanks Karen,I'm happy you enjoyed them. Tom
Godwin Avatar
March 24, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Very good, I liked your check list. Can we pass it out globally? Can AI do that yet? (don't tell me, I don't want to know)
Cunningham Avatar
March 24, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Thank you CayCay, I don't want to know either lol.but things are changing fast with the advancement of it. Sad day that even on here some poems are written by robots. Eventually it will be everywhere. Tom
G  Avatar
March 24, 2026 at 10:39 AM
All true Tom! Nice to read of others values - I respect your integrity :)
Cunningham Avatar
March 24, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Thank you very much LG, greetings from Espania. Tom
Alhemaidy Avatar
March 24, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Wise words indeed! Well enjoyed read. Have a nice day ~ AA
Cunningham Avatar
March 24, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Thank you Abdullah I'm happy you enjoyed them. Hope your week is going well. Tom
Goldsmith Avatar
March 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
WOW!!! I enjoyed reading your very powerful/true "MONOKU X 8" writes. FAV for me. Have a very blessed day writing away............
Cunningham Avatar
March 24, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Thank you very much Paula, I'm happy you enjoyed them, thanks too for the Fave, greetings from Spain. Tom
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