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Repeating Myself

I’m the only one out here, The benches all bare, The sky full of clouds And a chill in the air. Yet it’s where I belong Doing what I must do And I’m lucky the river Provides a great view. Some joggers, some barges, Some seagulls, some tugs – A scene likely met with Some “no big deal” shrugs. Though I’ve said this before Many times in a poem On my bench by the river I’m happily home.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 12/22/2021 10:26:00 AM
I admire your tenacity and your poetry! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 12/22/2021 12:06:00 AM
Very beautiful Ilene, glad I caught this read!
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Date: 12/21/2021 4:08:00 PM
I am sure your bench is your perfect place for penning your wonderful words, I know how much your surroundings inspire your poetry - just keep on sitting on that bench every day and enthralling us with your observations:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 12/21/2021 1:59:00 PM
Ilene, when I think of you, I often think of you sitting on that bench by the river you talk about. It must be a magical place... the place where you can be happy with yourself...and where you produce some wonderful poems. I shall continue to think of you on your bench!
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Date: 12/21/2021 12:32:00 PM
Ilene, what a lovely poem, your words make me want to be with you on that bench ~ love and serenity _Constance
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