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The Cost Is Enormous

the gloom that clutters
without pride without purpose
in the house of lords

© Harry J Horsman 2021

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Joe Maverick

Date: 4/3/2022 9:39:00 AM

Well it's bad no doubt...But they have plumbed New depths if even their pride has no purpose Harry lol))) I can sense their not your favourite Folk, btw; I hope you can forgive my small joke? I had a smile instead of my normal frown?? If you don't laugh you will cry it's said.) God bless.'

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/17/2021 5:21:00 AM

Love this!

Sally Eslinger

Date: 10/15/2021 8:16:00 AM

…distressed prayers from all of us about what is be-glooming our lives…think of that vs. the prayers that would otherwise be sent up, say, re our health, the growth of our souls, the well-being of world’s children & elderly, etc. Heaven is being cluttered by gloom from anger& hate. Woe on us! Astounding penning! XO Sally

Sally Eslinger

Date: 10/15/2021 8:06:00 AM

Harry, here is a multiple-interpretation poem. That, IMHO, is superb. My interpretation after 1st quick read was, like others thought, about goats & cultures, like all the disrespect of people one to another. But, then, 2nd, I thought of how THAT was causing Clutter in heaven from all the distressing…….

Sally Eslinger
Date: 10/15/2021 8:23:00 AM

Haha! Should be goVts not goats! My spellcheck having fits. I listen to a podcast re mess of disruption in House of Lords where they’re trying to imitate our present Congress haha not funny.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 10/14/2021 3:55:00 PM

Let's hope the leaders of all our countries try to work together to do some good~

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 10/14/2021 8:54:00 AM

This seems to be a very thought provoking powerful and interesting Senryu...Harry...though I do not know much about the House of Lords...God bless...~ Ani

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/14/2021 4:12:00 AM

Sadly... hoping for prayerful lords... God bless you always, Love, Gina

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 10/13/2021 8:17:00 AM

Harry, it seems this is a universal issue;we are struggling with inept leaders whose goals are questionable. Great Write!! Take Care, Paulette

Angela Crabtree

Date: 10/12/2021 6:54:00 PM

I was a little lost at first. Had to do some research. Great poem Harry! :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/12/2021 4:20:00 PM

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 10/12/2021 4:10:00 PM

Powerful and evocative. A nice one, Harry. :)

Jan Allison

Date: 10/12/2021 1:32:00 PM

well said Harry:-) hugs jan xx we have a new chief Minister elected today will be interesting to see how he runs the country for the next 5 yrs, scary situation our longest serving politician is just 15 yrs, so many new ones this time and its going to be a bumpy ride for sure:-( hugs Jan xx

Anil Deo

Date: 10/12/2021 11:18:00 AM

Sir Harry, you weave commentary, politics, poetry pithily, wittily, fittingly )House of Lords sit on their blessed ASSurances of privilege?) SHALOM, SHALOM

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/12/2021 9:58:00 AM

Ah, foolish pride, when kissed with ego it can be deadly. Still, I rise every morning with the scent of hope on my pillow, thanks for the thought stop, now I must go, :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/12/2021 3:44:00 AM

Well written and interesting senryu, Harry!

John Fleming

Date: 10/12/2021 12:46:00 AM

Wow -- spot on! Judging by Andrea's comment this would be a little lost on people not familiar with our two house system of making and passing new law. Wonderful little poem, Harry. Cheers! :) john P.s My great hero, Ezra Pound, would have loved this...truly he would.

Judy Ball

Date: 10/11/2021 4:02:00 PM

Oh Amen my friend. Congress and Parliament ain't much different. God Bless, JB

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/11/2021 3:30:00 PM

hmmm, not sure about that middle line, but then again, what do I know about the House of Lords. Keep them coming, Harry.

Mike Gentile

Date: 10/11/2021 9:55:00 AM

I can certainly relate Harry, well said!!

Lisa Ricci

Date: 10/11/2021 2:20:00 AM

Good Morning hh - This is written in the true voice and tone of the format. Your words give pause and reflect truth for the cost is high. Have a wonderful day.