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So many weep from pleasure or from pain and raise their invocations to the sky. I watch them from the corner of my eye. Their exhibitions I would likely feign to match expression shown when masses cry. My eyes, instead, might blur. I gasp or sigh, and sometimes I despond when under strain. But rarely am I vassal to the guilt that others I’ve observed are prone to claim. Of slower-melting metal I was built. By keeping cool, I suffer less from shame than those who feel too much. They often wilt. A gift or curse? I rarely feel to blame. For Frank Herrera's WHAT MIGHT THEY FIND THERE (I've noticed I do not suffer so much from feelings of guilt as some of my friends do. I think it has to do with basic personality types)

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Date: 9/24/2016 1:54:00 AM
A wonderful poem ..... very nice...good for you my dear.
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Date: 9/22/2016 12:19:00 PM
Stay strong, Andrea. Inspiring sonnet. :-)
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Date: 9/21/2016 8:55:00 PM
Hey, Andrea, I once saw a bumper sticker that read SCREW GUILT......nice bit of work with the sonnet for the contest.
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Date: 9/21/2016 1:28:00 PM
Keep a clear head. Stay hip. You be a child of the cool generation. This be cool in the best sense of the word. You be warm. Love, Dave
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Date: 9/21/2016 11:34:00 AM
Forgiving is the easy part, forgetting? Not so much but a task that must be done. By being who you are, Andrea, you can water yourself with a clear conscience if you begin to wilt. Very enlightening sonnet.
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Date: 9/21/2016 11:02:00 AM
Andrea, this poem is so deep, sadly I suffer all the time and I tend to dwell on things ~
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Date: 9/21/2016 7:27:00 AM
Remind me not to make you mad. Good one Andrea...
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Date: 9/20/2016 8:40:00 PM
You probably weren't raised in a Catholic home. *lol*
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/20/2016 11:34:00 PM
You probably don't know what it's like to be raised Mormon. LOL
Date: 9/20/2016 5:03:00 PM
Andrea, I like your view , never be the vassal to any guilt. I can relate to some parts of your poem. So glad, I am back reading all my favorite poets, plus others once again. A 7 lovely lady LINDA :)
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Lin Lane
Date: 9/21/2016 11:32:00 AM
I'm right there with both of you. Andrea told me of my colors. Nice to see you, PD.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/20/2016 6:13:00 PM
Yes, sweetie. You and I know ourselves very well. You love fun. I bet you have "yellow" in your personality like I do.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/20/2016 6:13:00 PM
that's from Hartman's personality test where he labels personality types by colors.
Date: 9/20/2016 4:55:00 PM
BTW I feel guilty so easily I even knock on an oyster before I open it!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/20/2016 6:12:00 PM
I kind of figured about you. You are definitely a blue personality from what I know of you, Armand. Very loving and sensitive too.
Date: 9/20/2016 4:54:00 PM
Sounds like you would of made a great mafia contract hitman heeheehee! Great sonnet! Great write! A Fav (I wouldn't want to anger you in anyway considering your guiltless personality, heeheehee)
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/20/2016 6:10:00 PM
hahaha. your comment really had me chuckling!! I'm not THAT bad!!!
Date: 9/20/2016 4:32:00 PM
always love your sonnets, and this one too!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/20/2016 7:40:00 PM
thanks, Harry.
Date: 9/20/2016 4:14:00 PM
That is what makes you a good teacher Andrea. I wrote...a great poem Andrea ....my kindle changed it to read: I Great Pond Landria. This kindle is easy to use and fast, but I have to correct it all the time! : ( 7
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Robert Warlov
Date: 9/28/2016 5:57:00 AM
May I use "The Great Pond Landria" as a title?
Date: 9/20/2016 2:18:00 PM
Hey sis, are you writing about me? Great insightful sonnet.
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Robert Warlov
Date: 9/28/2016 6:04:00 AM
So... is a 'guilt-bone' the type that people pick at?
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/20/2016 7:40:00 PM
haha. You WISH (I think you have a much bigger gulity bone than I ever did!!) LOVE YOU!
Date: 9/20/2016 11:19:00 AM
This is a stimulating psychological poem. Good luck in the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/20/2016 11:27:00 AM
thanks, Matt!
Date: 9/20/2016 10:26:00 AM
You are a wonderful person Andrea,yes suffering from guilt is the biggest sin I guess,those who feel too much later go into depression in the later part of life,I have first-hand experience of this as I was a victim,but the good thing is I've now redeemed myself to a completely changed person,thanks to your poem that reassures my redemption.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/20/2016 11:27:00 AM
Yes, my husband is the type that experiences much guilt. Therefore, he is always depressed. it's sad to me. It's difficult to overcome who we are. My flaw is laziness. How I hate housework!!
Date: 9/20/2016 9:26:00 AM
You are very lucky with your outlook and approach to life Andrea - like the take on the theme - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/20/2016 11:27:00 AM
thanks, Jan. I feel lucky to be the way I am.

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