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Plagiarism

A Thought stands alone; waiting, cold, and shivering. Yay, succor from a Scribe, who against the slaughter of the innocent, and whose own thoughts are fair, places around the shoulders of the Thought a robe of ermine- this being a robe of magic- the magic and mystery of forefathers, and of footprints of children not yet born. Now, Thought standing regally, spawns more thoughts, And thoughts upon thoughts blossom like a tree with fruits; Yay, tutti frutti, ample for a slice of fruit to be given to each one in the crowd. And the crowd, eating the fruit, began to think, And so more thoughts were formed. Halt! Do pray. While eating fruit one hears a rattle at the door. Foreshadowing that the door has no lock, it opens furtively, (my heart now pounding, inasmuch guests were not expected), And enters with aplomb, a haughty trickster from the witche's lair. The trickster grabs the ermine wrap from Thought, And as quickly leaves the room with the beloved robe. Once more, Thought stands alone, waiting, cold, and shivering.

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Date: 3/20/2024 12:08:00 AM
Hi Hilda Silpika here. This composition is damn honest as I was a victim of plagiarism. It was so much at a point of time, I just deleted the account from that site. This is the worst parasite. Your irony is absolutely apt and relevant that no true pen can deny. Have a blessed day
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/20/2024 3:27:00 AM
Thank you for your comment. I do wonder how much that I've written here is plagiarized. Way more people than comment seem to view my stuff. I want to put my poems in a book for sale but will one of these thrives try to sue me.? I can't fathom the popularity.of some poems.
Date: 1/1/2024 2:47:00 PM
I like the idea of thoughts fostering more thoughts. It is a shame when someone steals what belongs to someone else without citation. Hopefully, that will not happen to either of us.
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/5/2024 4:34:00 PM
I thought I'd post this one since it has been in the news. Inspiration from others' poems is ok as long as it's original.
Date: 12/30/2023 2:10:00 PM
So intriguing, such a "thought" - God bless you always, Love, Gina
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/1/2024 12:20:00 PM
Thank you.
Date: 12/21/2023 8:16:00 AM
This is an excellent write plagiarism is very sad indeed many blessings to you thanks for sharing your work.
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/21/2023 8:33:00 AM
Thank you for reading.
Date: 12/19/2023 10:56:00 AM
“ And thoughts upon thoughts blossom like a tree with fruits; ” i love that. Abd I agree. And its strange i was thinking of posting one of my plagiarism poems too. Some steal, without fully realizing or understanding the thought too behind our words. Powerful write and i always like how you write about different topics in such eloquence. Pleasure reading you
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/19/2023 4:34:00 PM
O decided to post this poem because of recent accusations od plagiarism in the news. I don't mind inspiration from a poem, but inspiration is different. I hope you post your poem on plagiarism. I'd love to read it.
Date: 12/18/2023 3:01:00 PM
a powerful poem, Hilda, about the ill effects of plagerism. Your imagery was compelling...I especially liked: 'the trickster grabs the ermin wrap from Thought." Unique and creative. Have a great evening, Sara
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/18/2023 4:06:00 PM
Thank you. Yes, once again, I got into 'story form'. I hope I'm not straying from poetry too far.
Date: 12/17/2023 10:41:00 AM
Hilda, your poem was eloquent and captivating, and the message regarding the detrimental effects of plagiarism was effectively communicated. Well done
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/17/2023 10:47:00 AM
Thank you. I feel that words we write are loving pieces of our personal souls.
Date: 12/17/2023 9:14:00 AM
Powerful and enthralling poetry, my friend, and the message of the damage of plagiarism was well presented. Have a pleasant Sunday. Bill
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/17/2023 9:24:00 AM
Thank you. Plagiarism has been in the news lately, so I pulled this piece out of mothballs.
Date: 12/17/2023 12:34:00 AM
Very interesting Hilda - like losing my way in a maze then suddenly being found again but feeling lost all the same
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/17/2023 12:37:00 AM
Yes. It is definitely a loss when thoughts are taken. Thank you for your comments.

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