Unanswered Questions

What are the questions we're afraid to ask
But the light in which we will never bask.







17.12.18

Composed for Juli-Michelle's
Unanswered Questions

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Date: 1/5/2018 4:48:00 PM
Very perceptive, Maureen. Eloquently and elegantly stated. Worth embroidering and framing.
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 1/5/2018 10:56:00 PM
Thank you :) I can see it, what a darling thing to say! Big smiles xomo
Date: 12/19/2017 7:26:00 AM
I'm never afraid to ask questions!
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/19/2017 7:51:00 AM
An admirable trait!
Date: 12/19/2017 7:23:00 AM
Two very engaging lines. Well said.
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/19/2017 7:52:00 AM
Thank you Scott :)
Date: 12/19/2017 2:13:00 AM
Who do I ask to get answers, truthful ones. The poem rattles my complacency. Seems that is a good thing.
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/19/2017 7:53:00 AM
Such is an excellent unanswerable question :)
Date: 12/18/2017 11:57:00 PM
Hmmm. Two lines that make me think. There are a few questions I'm afraid to hear the answer to so I'm ok in the dark. This is a great piece Maureen.
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/19/2017 12:20:00 AM
Thank you James! The truth is so bright, I've gotta wear shades :) xomo!
Date: 12/18/2017 9:11:00 PM
the questions that we already know the answers to... what a deep write this is Maureen, great stuff.
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/18/2017 9:24:00 PM
Those too! Hellya. Thank you Lewis :)
Date: 12/18/2017 5:13:00 PM
Oh wow, That is so profound!
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/18/2017 5:48:00 PM
A beaming thank you! :) xomo!
Date: 12/18/2017 2:59:00 PM
Terrific Maureen, best wishes in the contest...
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/18/2017 5:08:00 PM
Thank you Charlie :) xomo!
Date: 12/18/2017 2:09:00 PM
Hi Maureen, You have penned two thought provoking and powerful lines. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/18/2017 5:07:00 PM
Thank you Alexis :) xomo!
Date: 12/18/2017 1:05:00 PM
WOW! Best Wishes
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/18/2017 1:16:00 PM
Thank you Lovely! :) xomo
Date: 12/18/2017 12:23:00 PM
Wonderful, ...
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/18/2017 12:27:00 PM
Thank you Muzahidul :)
Date: 12/18/2017 10:50:00 AM
So true my dear friend, Maureen! Good luck!
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/18/2017 12:27:00 PM
Thank you Dear Demetrios :) xomo!
Date: 12/18/2017 8:43:00 AM
Yes, much to ponder.
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/18/2017 8:53:00 AM
The ultimate unanswered question, seemed reasonable to me would be the one never asked :)
Date: 12/18/2017 7:51:00 AM
Awesome Maureen---brevity is your strength..well said!
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/18/2017 8:29:00 AM
Thank you Vijay :) xomo!!
Date: 12/18/2017 7:32:00 AM
Brilliant Maureen, so few words, so much meaning, GL in contest. :))
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Date: 12/18/2017 8:23:00 AM
Thank you su much Roy :) xomo!
Date: 12/18/2017 6:46:00 AM
Well said Maureen...that unasked question keeps us in the dark
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/18/2017 8:20:00 AM
The light of truth may burn but the dark is always cold :) thank you Joseph xomo!
Date: 12/18/2017 5:46:00 AM
Thanks for this great, short poem, Maureen. Although few in words it indeed says so very much.
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/18/2017 8:16:00 AM
Thank You Gary :) xomo!
Date: 12/18/2017 2:44:00 AM
Especially if someone else is watching... A powerful two liner...All the best Maureen
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/18/2017 8:14:00 AM
So many reasons why those questions never die :) thank you Arturo, Bless! xomo
Date: 12/18/2017 12:24:00 AM
Simply beautiful . I am so glad that there are poets like you, Maureen, who dwell in this world and in Cyberspace. God bless you
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/18/2017 12:33:00 AM
A warm thank you Manoj, such a lovely thing to say, warm blessings to you :)
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