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When you’re here I am oblivious to the cold, I feel warm. When you are around, I am oblivious to the raging storm. It just makes a nice ambiance for us to snuggle you see. It doesn’t matter if you burn the toast, it tastes good to me. Some overnight visitors have tactfully told me you snore. This is news to me, my darling I am oblivious once more. When you fail to offer help when I am quite snowed under, I never seem to mind, don’t care, I keep my thoughts asunder. Grass so long, as one walks through it, may be afraid of snakes. But I am oblivious to the little amount of effort mowing takes. Also oblivious to the state of our car when I take it for a drive. I pick up the food and shoo out the flies, the ones that are alive. I am so glad for the word oblivious, and it’s Constance I must thank. I may not have thought of this word if I hadn’t opened my think tank. Imagine if Oblivious became I BLAME YOU, what would I have thought? It might get so serious. Our next destination would be a divorce court.

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Maria Fernandez-Garcia

Date: 7/29/2023 4:31:00 AM

Congratulations to you to. Lovely poem...!

Speaks Volumes
Date: 7/29/2023 4:57:00 AM

Thank you very much Maria, best wishes from SV

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/29/2023 2:17:00 AM

A thorough narration on the concept: oblivious. Congratulations!

Speaks Volumes
Date: 7/29/2023 2:55:00 AM

Thank you for your comment Christuraj

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/28/2023 6:56:00 PM

A delightful write! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Speaks Volumes
Date: 7/28/2023 9:15:00 PM

Thank you so much Kim. I see you are also a place getter in Constance's Contest Congratulations, I am off to read your entry now. Best wishes SV

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/28/2023 7:10:00 AM

This exquisitely crafted piece captivated me, dear SV. Certain individuals grace our existence, gently awakening our minds to precious truths that may have eluded us. S.V., your enchanting composition is reminiscent of a poetic masterpiece. Best wishes for the contest

Speaks Volumes
Date: 7/28/2023 4:10:00 PM

Thank you Lassard, this one was a fun write, made even more enjoyable by your eloquently phrased comment. Each comment is precious to me.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/27/2023 1:47:00 PM

- Some people come into our lives to remind us of important things, which we may have forgotten, S.V. - A lovely poem :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Speaks Volumes
Date: 7/27/2023 3:05:00 PM

That is sweet of you. Thank you Anne-Lise Best wishes SV.

Jay Narain

Date: 7/27/2023 11:30:00 AM

Loved the poem. "It doesn’t matter if you burn the toast, it tastes good to me", was a real good start. Hope you win in Big O contest.

Speaks Volumes
Date: 7/27/2023 1:08:00 PM

That's sweet of you Jay, encouragement like yours is worth 10 wins. I really appreciate it.

Valsa George

Date: 7/27/2023 5:37:00 AM

There is much truth in this fun write. Only because we forgive and forget, we are able to live on. Thus to be oblivious is a blessed state. All the Best dear friend.

Speaks Volumes
Date: 7/27/2023 6:51:00 AM

I love your comments. Thanks Valsa.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/27/2023 1:52:00 AM

A fun write, SV:)

Speaks Volumes
Date: 7/27/2023 2:42:00 AM

Thanks Jo, T'was time I got out of the shadows. Glad you like it. Best wishes SV :)