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be strong and stoic if you will but life is lonely high in a tower where winds howl cold and bitter often the fog grows so dense that emptiness is tangible and silence overwhelming time is no one’s fool and distance does not make the heart grow fonder value those bonds that make you human but know you can’t connect unless you open wide the doors so speak your mind and tell it like it is let your heart finally have its voice you’ll feel all weight dissipate be wise and know who you can trust allow yourself a side that’s vulnerable that’s when you’ll see people’s true colours so stand tall and don’t you hesitate to shout out and always tell it like it is AP: 3rd place 2022 Submitted on October 28, 2022 for contest TELL IT LIKE IT IS sponsored by MYSTIC ROSE ROSE

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Date: 12/21/2022 11:45:00 AM
The only way round a problem is through it and that usually requires having to tell it how it is. Your poem makes so much sense and reads (and sounds) as beautiful as always. Merry Christmas Line and thanks so much for your recitals of my poms this year. Cheers - Gary
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Line Gauthier
Date: 12/21/2022 1:43:00 PM
Thanks, Gary. My pleasure.
Date: 11/1/2022 4:18:00 AM
I love this a lot my dear friend Line. I love the wisdom shared in each line. I enjoyed and loved listening and reading this very lovely poem from start to end. Very inspiring too. Thanks you so much for this precious gem. Another fave. God bless you always and your writings my dear friend. Hugs
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Date: 11/1/2022 7:43:00 AM
Thank you very much, Len. Most appreciated. Have a lovely day ~
Date: 10/30/2022 8:23:00 PM
Such wisdom, Line, the poem is exactly the title, excellent poetry. Harry
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Date: 10/31/2022 7:41:00 AM
Thanks, Harry. Much appreciated ~
Date: 10/30/2022 3:59:00 PM
Always tell it like it is, with love and compassion. The truth should be told, with kindness. This is so beautifully written and presented, my dear sweet friend. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 10/31/2022 7:41:00 AM
Thanks for your lovely comment, Brandy ~ have a wonderful day
Date: 10/28/2022 12:37:00 PM
Line, telling it like it is promotes freedom yet can cause deep emotional pain. How well you conveyed this quandary of life. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings to you.
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Date: 10/28/2022 1:52:00 PM
Yes, indeed. Balance is the best we can aim for ~
Date: 10/28/2022 12:34:00 PM
- Always ... even if the truth can be painful - A lovely poem, Line :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Date: 10/28/2022 1:51:00 PM
Well, 'always' might be an exaggeration... sometimes maybe half-truths are the polite thing to do.
Date: 10/28/2022 10:45:00 AM
Hey Line I enjoyed your poem. TELL IT LIKE IT IS. Is my mantra on Facebook. Keep up the good work.
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Date: 10/28/2022 1:51:00 PM
Good one, Val ~
Date: 10/28/2022 8:56:00 AM
I loved this poem with rich images which reflect the "strong and stoic" personality. Nice writing.
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Date: 10/28/2022 1:51:00 PM
Thank you very much, Milton ~

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