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trying to maintain writing a poem a day... nearly

firstly notice the neatly combed hair arms and hands would be needed for that I detect something amiss the breadth of those shoulders not those of a keen swimmer how location and the individual attributes conflict whilst beauty is only skin deep I smell a rat when skin isn't skin deep I'm in no position to judge a head full of metal rods for I am not a metal rod head expert the lack of adhesion of face to head I'd say is an issue but it didn't mess up the hair maybe it works for them I won't criticise but I wish they'd let me past into the deep blue sea away from staring eyes and cogs I don't care for the water will do I've had quite enough of this presentation of humanity that really doesn't tally with what I believe humanity to be

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Date: 3/3/2025 11:55:00 AM
Dear dd, im not usually a political person , but this poem reminds me of one of the famous political leaders in the world right now. With the opening line especially! Now hhaha, i just love the fact that you have so subtly pointed out the shoulders! Well with your biceps, as iv read previously in one of your poems, i would say i see why u have a strong eye for details on those things. The ending is brilliant! And made me think of this world and what it seems like for so many for wo many years
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Date: 3/3/2025 2:42:00 PM
Haha, yeah mighty suspect character, seems so out of place. It was fun to write this one - just a super quick one but enjoyed it x
Date: 2/28/2025 1:54:00 AM
A light hearted handling of a serious observation.Enjoyed.
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Date: 2/28/2025 2:10:00 AM
Hey thanks Vickey :) humour to the rescue always helps
Date: 2/27/2025 9:21:00 AM
This one Dilly is literally the epitome of (ripping someone’s face off) and then more lol! (I smell a rat when skin isn't skin deep) ain’t that the truth, I see below the skin here and find those lead shot weights we used when fishing, possibly a few worms too, this Ekphrasis has me totally hooked, and I agree it doesn’t tally with what one believes humanity to be, although some of it does reflect certain aspects of humanity’s worse parts, intriguing work as always, cheers David
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Date: 2/27/2025 9:32:00 AM
Haha your comment made me laugh! The surrealists always have something entertaining to contemplate - I honestly don't actually know how I come up with this stuff. I amused myself with this one I have to admit :D
Date: 2/26/2025 2:40:00 PM
I detect an obsession with its hair lol, I say 'it' because machine or man, for this the secret or is left to ours to say. "For I am not a metal rod head expert" made me smile. Another 'to the hilt' poem of surreal fun, Dilly! Enjoyed
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Date: 2/26/2025 2:48:00 PM
Ahh I spent mere moments considering the hair Anaya and decided I could push them in or dive overboard myself and take my chances. The whole ensemble belongs elsewhere I think. I do enjoy ekphrasis - it's great that I never have to actually look at some of these paintings again haha :) (no offence Magritte!) I'm pleased you enjoyed it, just a quick silly one to keep the poetry flowing :)
Date: 2/26/2025 1:59:00 PM
Interesting painting. There had to be a little collage to make this work. The face, or parts of it, doesn't seem to exhibit emotion. She doesn't appear to be a swimmer, so just give her a nudge and jump in. I like your poem about a very upright character. Thanks.
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Date: 2/26/2025 2:34:00 PM
Haha maybe that's the answer Hilda, they should take a step into the water and if they can't swim then perhaps they are in the wrong spot. Magritte always presents interest. Thank you for your comment
Date: 2/26/2025 1:21:00 PM
What a creative write and picture you have here. Have a blessed day............
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Date: 2/26/2025 1:26:00 PM
Thanks Paula, the surreal is fun :)

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