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Smokey Filled Speak Easy

In the dim-lit alley of the soul's bazaar, Were jazz and jive spill from ajar, We tap our feet, snap fingers, under stars, And speak in verses, raw and without pause. The city breathes, a living, pulsing beat, Its heart a drum, its voice a saxophone, We weave through streets, our words a rhythmic feat, In sync with life, yet distinctly our own. We are the scribes of midnight's whispered tales, Our ink, the dreams that dance in smokey air, Each line is a track on which our spirit sails, A journey deep, beyond the skin, we dare. So let us write, with passion as our guide, A beat poem, where our truths can't hide. Then we'll take this magic carpet ride, Sail across the earth's air, standing in pride. POTD - May 25, 2024

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Date: 5/29/2024 5:54:00 AM
Belated POTD Congratulations William for your wonderful upbeat extremely engaging poem! Debx
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Date: 5/29/2024 3:34:00 PM
Haha, I like your upbeat demeanor, Deb! Plus, I thank you generously, for your comment in support. Such a treasure, Deb, truly you are. Have a Great Day! Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/28/2024 7:51:00 AM
this is a magical jazzy write
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Date: 5/28/2024 9:51:00 AM
Thank you, Jack, for the up beat comment and visit. I appreciate you taking the time to comment, I value my fellow muse's for support! Have a Great Day! Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/25/2024 8:59:00 PM
Reading your poem, I felt the jazz playing in the background. Congrats to you, William, on POTD. ~ Gershon
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Date: 5/25/2024 11:26:00 PM
Thanks, Gershon! I worked hard on this, but once it found its beat, "Speak Easy" wrote itself. But I had no clue, but I am grateful & feel honored. Thanks again, Gershon, enjoy your day. Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/25/2024 7:22:00 PM
' Our ink, in sync with life, yet distinctly our own. ' So true, William. You paint such vivid images with your words. This is beautiful in every way. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Brandy
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Date: 5/25/2024 11:33:00 PM
Wow, and all I wanted to do was write poetry! Worked four days on this, but I didn't think it would make this list! Thank you, Brandy, for such a lovely review. Wow, I never thought, I just never thought it.(Bows, for the people.) Have a Great Day! Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/25/2024 6:27:00 PM
Congratulations on your engaging POTD, William! Enjoy your special day of recognition. Bill
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Date: 5/25/2024 11:43:00 PM
Hi Bill, and thanks! I did work hard on this one. Four days! I never thought I'd make this list, for some reason. But I did great, huh? Well, I did it, ha! ( Standing smuggishly) Thanks for your support, Bill, I appreciate your candor. Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/25/2024 3:13:00 PM
This is some real poetry therapy! Congrats on POTD.
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Date: 5/25/2024 11:48:00 PM
Thanks, Ben, for such an awesome comment, it resonates! Worked paid off. Have a Great Day! Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/25/2024 12:35:00 PM
"we are the scribes of midnight's whispered tales"....now that line alone captures an image and a feeling and sets the feet to listening....great write William, as the city does truly have a voice of its own
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Date: 5/25/2024 1:01:00 PM
Hi, John! Thanks for your review, I appreciate you taking time today to comment and visit. I feel so honored now because of this. Wow, blows my mind! Have a Great Weekend, John! Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/25/2024 9:33:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, William. So enjoyed the vibrant images of the gritty speak easy or the coffee houses of the beatniks! Wonderful image - "the soul's bazaar." Enjoy your honor today. Blessings.
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Date: 5/25/2024 1:05:00 PM
Sam, what a wonderful review, thank you so much. All I wanted to do was write some poetry, haha! Stranger things have happened. Have a Wonderful Day! Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/25/2024 7:44:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful/creative write. Have a blessed day with your win....................
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Date: 5/25/2024 11:53:00 PM
Why thank you, Paula! Your comment is too kind. I appreciate the candor here, and to you, God's Blessings! I'm glad you enjoyed my poetry. Have a Great Day! Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/25/2024 7:16:00 AM
This is a rare, unique poem with descriptions based on the prohibition era speak easy. Congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 5/25/2024 1:47:00 PM
A time from so long ago forgotten! Yes, and today's speakeasy, are nothing more than coffee houses, ha! Thanks for taking the time to make a review, I appreciate you, and your comment. Have a Wonderful Day! Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/25/2024 6:29:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD, Dear William. So wonderfully you have captured the soul of the city - I love each one of your lines, but some are really special "Our ink, the dreams that dance in smokey air," - mesmerizing! Best wishes ~
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William Darnell Sr.
Date: 5/25/2024 1:41:00 PM
Wow, such a wonderful review, Malabika! And to think, all I wanted to do was write some poetry! I am so grateful, for everybody taking time out of their days, to review, honored I am, truly! (He takes a bow) Have a Great Day! Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/25/2024 5:09:00 AM
William, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 5/25/2024 1:35:00 PM
Tania, thank you so much for taking time out of your day to comment, I appreciate every single one of you for it. Have a Great Day! Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/25/2024 3:56:00 AM
Hello William, Your poem is absolutely mesmerizing! The way you capture the soul of the city and create such wonderful imagery is a true testament to your talent. Winning POTD is so well-deserved! Your words show a beautiful and raw picture that stays with me the reader. Congrats again and so well desrved! - Blessings my friend Daniel
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Date: 5/25/2024 1:23:00 PM
Hello, Daniel! Such an in-depth review, I'm honored truly! And all I wanted to do was write some poetry! I did work very hard on this write, and I did aim for my stars, but for the Speak-Easy from a time long ago forgotten, incredible and amazing reviews here. Have a Wonderful Day! Warm Regards, William I truly am honored, my friend!
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Date: 5/25/2024 1:23:00 PM
Hello, Daniel! Such an in-depth review, I'm honored truly! And all I wanted to do was write some poetry! I did work very hard on this write, and I did aim for my stars, but for the Speak-Easy from a time long ago forgotten, incredible and amazing reviews here. Have a Wonderful Day! Warm Regards, William I truly am honored, my friend!
Date: 5/25/2024 3:42:00 AM
Dear William, This is such a wonderful metaphoric penning. A hearty congratulations on it's recognition as POTD as it is most deserved. I read your comment about never having been recognized and it made me feel sad. Too often I have received that honor for unworthy writes. Blessings to you
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Date: 5/26/2024 12:11:00 AM
My dear lady friend, this comment truly resonates with me deeply. I thank you humbly for such thoughtful, kind words. ("We are the scribes, of midnight's whispered tales!") I am just Wowed! Thanks for this beautiful, wonderful review, I am grateful! May God see that your Blessings be abundant. Have a Great Day! Thanks again, Nancy, you've put me at ease now! Truly a wonderful person. Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/25/2024 2:44:00 AM
Hooray! Applause! returning to share my excitement on your poem receiving POTD designation. Congratulations!
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Date: 5/25/2024 1:30:00 PM
Sara, you're so upbeat! Never change because that's a good trait to possess in today's society. As you've demonstrated this by action, I like that. I never thought this though, really, it blows my mind! Have a Great Day! Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/25/2024 1:43:00 AM
A fantastic speak easy poem William, congratulations on receiving the award for poem of the day… Beryl
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William Darnell Sr.
Date: 5/25/2024 2:16:00 AM
Thank you, Beryl! I never saw this coming, huh? I have been a member here, since 2013, and I have never received POTD. Quiet honored and grateful. Thanks for your comment and visit, I appreciated it! Have a Great Weekend, Beryl. Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/25/2024 12:58:00 AM
Beautiful :)
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Date: 5/25/2024 1:30:00 AM
Thank you, Mysterious, for your comment and visit. I hope you have a great weekend! Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/25/2024 12:44:00 AM
Stunning rhyme poem William. I enjoyed reading it so much. Many Congratulations on the POTD. It's really well deserved. Have a wonderful day.
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Date: 5/25/2024 1:25:00 AM
Hello, Maria! Thank you, very much for the charming words. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. This is the first time I've ever taken the limelight like this. I feel so honored. Have a Great Weekend, Maria! Warm Regards, William
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Date: 5/25/2024 1:25:00 AM
Hello, Maria! Thank you, very much for the charming words. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. This is the first time I've ever taken the limelight like this. I feel so honored. Have a Great Weekend, Maria! Warm Regards, William
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Date: 5/25/2024 1:21:00 AM
Hello, Maria! Thank you, very much for the charming words. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. This is the first time I've ever taken the limelight like this. I feel so honored. Have a Great Weekend, Maria! Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/24/2024 4:44:00 PM
gosh, I'd forgotten about speak easys. I loved your imagery and the flow of your rhyme scheme that enhanced your message. I especially liked these lines, William: We are the scribes of midnight's whispered tales, Our ink, the dreams that dance in smokey air, You've beautifully described the poetic journey. Faving. Have a great evening, Sara Each line is a track on which our spirit sails,
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William Darnell Sr.
Date: 5/24/2024 7:28:00 PM
Wow, Sara, thank you for such a lovely review. I admire your spark here. Speak-easy today, is better known as the coffee house cafe per se. Thanks for stopping by and for commenting. Have a wonderful evening! Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/24/2024 12:23:00 AM
Brilliant! I love the title & love the imagery. Well done on a fabulous poem :)
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William Darnell Sr.
Date: 5/24/2024 7:39:00 PM
Thank you so much, Martin, for a great review. I'm glad you have enjoyed my poem. Once the beat was formed and or found, the poetry was then writing itself. Again, thanks for your comment and visit. I appreciate you! Have a great evening! Warm Regards, William
Date: 5/23/2024 8:20:00 PM
It felt like a journey to New Orleans.
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Date: 5/23/2024 10:57:00 PM
I had fun going there in my mind, Richard, and crafting this poetic beat together. Speak Easy's were alive in more places than one would think. Then, they were silent. And poetry was on the decline. Now, they are called Coffee Shops, or Cafe' House's. I thought it would stir some folks up! Thanks for the visit and comment. Your words are always welcome. Take Care for now! Warm Regards, William

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