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TITANIC - FARE THEE WELL

As I cling to what matters, fare thee well, spoken as I drown in the hereafter; and I’ll see you on the flip side of hell. Tickets for this dreamy ship sought after… By sea, everything for the well-to-do. Well! Well! This slippery slope is for all. Vanderbilt, no more riches to pursue! As the ship breaks apart, there is no wall. Behold clatter of titanic dishes. The fanciest food on fire - rich, I say. Brandy warms the throat like lifeboat wishes. Go, I, into the freeze to pass away. Palpable stars, they sting my open eyes. I hate the dark, the screams of night, the saved. No motherly lullaby of bye-byes. Contrast the pier when Southampton waved.

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Date: 1/17/2024 6:10:00 AM
Nice contender for the contest Kim. Tragedy afflicts rich and poor alike, for sure. No winners here.thx for supporting
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/17/2024 9:58:00 AM
Thank you! We all wonder of that ship, its voyage, its classes of rich and poor, its boasting, its newness, its tragedy, its choices, etc…
Date: 1/14/2024 11:20:00 AM
I like your take on the theme. All the best in the contest.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/14/2024 1:09:00 PM
Thank you so much, Richard!
Date: 1/10/2024 4:55:00 PM
brilliant poem, reminds me the movie from James Cameron, the tragic side of life, thanks for the beautiful reading Kim
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/10/2024 7:01:00 PM
Thank you, Yann!
Date: 1/10/2024 2:28:00 AM
Brilliant exposition of a doomed ship, despite its luxury and useless blasphemies of a captain. Hugs.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/10/2024 5:32:00 AM
The death grip was on the rich and poor.
Date: 1/9/2024 7:41:00 PM
The luxury and glamour of that vessel was not enough to provide safety to the passengers. In no time it sank into the nether world panicking and drowning the lives of innocent people.... one of the greatest tragedies that befell on those whose fate was to be drifted in the 'watery bier'. Great write, Kim. All the best.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/9/2024 8:07:00 PM
Thank you, Valsa
Date: 1/9/2024 7:40:00 PM
OK. I have to ask: Please tell me what the allusion to 'Southampton' is. Please... ~ No Bliss in Ignorance
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/9/2024 8:09:00 PM
The passengers left from Southampton as the crowd waved to those on the ship.
Date: 1/9/2024 4:30:00 PM
knowing they were about to die must've been a horrifying experience for the passengers. I just can't imagine! You captured that fear masterfully. Best wishes with the contest, hugs, Sara
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/9/2024 8:10:00 PM
A tragedy indeed! Thank you, Sara!
Date: 1/9/2024 2:28:00 PM
It must have been a terryfying experience and knowing death was coming in the sub zero temperatures of the Atlantic. Good luck in the contest Kim. Hope your new year is off to a good start. Tom
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/9/2024 2:40:00 PM
I agree…noon wants that death! Thank you! Hope, likewise, hope that your new year is sublime!
Date: 1/9/2024 2:12:00 PM
Deep, very deep...
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/9/2024 2:40:00 PM
Thanks, Paige…
Date: 1/9/2024 11:32:00 AM
This is nicely done.. Best of luck in the contest..
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/9/2024 1:04:00 PM
Thank you, Silent! I worked hard on this.
Date: 1/9/2024 9:52:00 AM
Nicely done, Kim. Best wishes in the contest!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/9/2024 10:43:00 AM
Thank you, Charlie!

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