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The Circle of Clique

Throughout my journey, A much travelled world , I have lived in many Countries from the Sublime to absurd,. Throughout my start, Day one to high school, I was always the outsider So I proffered the fool. Throughout my youth, From high school to man, I made many enemies, Lost many good friends, Throughout my work, Of antiques and auctions, The choices are vast, With so many options. Throughout my life, I have donned many hats And worn many shoes, Tolerated sycophants, And shared with the poor. Throughout my world, Of bigotry and hate , Where the pawn is a tool, And the king arrives late. But if there was one journey, I could choose to unpick, It would always come down To those clowns in a clique.

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Date: 3/17/2024 4:58:00 PM
Cliques seem to be everywhere, Daniel. Your poem resonated with me on many levels--had lots of different jobs, lost friends, made enemies, and donned a host of hats. I've moved every 3-5 years since 1980...whew! Just wanted you to know that other 'crazies' are out there :-) Have a pleasant evening, Sara
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Daniel Caplin
Date: 3/17/2024 9:52:00 PM
Hi Sara , that's a lot of moving ,but I always knew you were crazy :) Keep writing , your words have the voice and soul of an angel , the Leonardo of poetry , your Irish friend , Daniel .
Date: 3/17/2024 12:50:00 PM
I feel sorry for many of the clowns. The real world is a wake up call. I enjoyed this poem. Whenever I start opinionated, you know you've got me thinking.
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Daniel Caplin
Date: 3/17/2024 9:56:00 PM
Good Morning Hilda , I'm so pleased this poem got you thinking, for me poetry isn't about the colour of words it's what they convey, every poem should tell a story and mean something to someone even if they take away a different meaning from it , stay safe , Daniel
Date: 3/17/2024 5:46:00 AM
Ugh! I'm with ya Dan. It exists in every congregation, in every social circle. I suppose it's human nature to a degree, but that doesn't make it acceptable. Have you really lived in so many places? Awesome poem DC
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Daniel Caplin
Date: 3/17/2024 6:01:00 AM
I have Tom , Ireland , England , Spain , Dubai, Abu Dhabi, France , Italy , I change countries like people change houses lol , I'm so glad you agree with the message , it can so easily destroy the goodness of what we enjoy. Stay safe and keep writing your one in a million my friend . Daniel

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