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Unanswered Questions

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







17.12.18

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Geoffrey Brewer

January 5, 2018 at 4:48 PM

Very perceptive, Maureen. Eloquently and elegantly stated. Worth embroidering and framing.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

January 5, 2018 at 10:56 PM

Thank you :) I can see it, what a darling thing to say! Big smiles xomo

Silent One

December 19, 2017 at 7:26 AM

I'm never afraid to ask questions!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 19, 2017 at 7:51 AM

An admirable trait!

Scott Thirtyseven

December 19, 2017 at 7:23 AM

Two very engaging lines. Well said.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 19, 2017 at 7:52 AM

Thank you Scott :)

Patricia Cresswell

December 19, 2017 at 2:13 AM

Who do I ask to get answers, truthful ones. The poem rattles my complacency. Seems that is a good thing.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 19, 2017 at 7:53 AM

Such is an excellent unanswerable question :)

James Swartz

December 18, 2017 at 11:57 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.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 19, 2017 at 12:20 AM

Thank you James! The truth is so bright, I've gotta wear shades :) xomo!

Lewis Raynes

December 18, 2017 at 9:11 PM

the questions that we already know the answers to... what a deep write this is Maureen, great stuff.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 18, 2017 at 9:24 PM

Those too! Hellya. Thank you Lewis :)

Andrea Dietrich

December 18, 2017 at 5:13 PM

Oh wow, That is so profound!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 18, 2017 at 5:48 PM

A beaming thank you! :) xomo!

Charlie Smith

December 18, 2017 at 2:59 PM

Terrific Maureen, best wishes in the contest...

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 18, 2017 at 5:08 PM

Thank you Charlie :) xomo!

Alexis Y.

December 18, 2017 at 2:09 PM

Hi Maureen, You have penned two thought provoking and powerful lines. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 18, 2017 at 5:07 PM

Thank you Alexis :) xomo!

Anisha Dutta

December 18, 2017 at 1:05 PM

WOW! Best Wishes

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 18, 2017 at 1:16 PM

Thank you Lovely! :) xomo

Muzahidul Reza

December 18, 2017 at 12:23 PM

Wonderful, ...

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 18, 2017 at 12:27 PM

Thank you Muzahidul :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

December 18, 2017 at 10:50 AM

So true my dear friend, Maureen! Good luck!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 18, 2017 at 12:27 PM

Thank you Dear Demetrios :) xomo!

Richard Lamoureux

December 18, 2017 at 8:43 AM

Yes, much to ponder.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 18, 2017 at 8:53 AM

The ultimate unanswered question, seemed reasonable to me would be the one never asked :)

Vijay Pandit

December 18, 2017 at 7:51 AM

Awesome Maureen---brevity is your strength..well said!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 18, 2017 at 8:29 AM

Thank you Vijay :) xomo!!

Roy Pett

December 18, 2017 at 7:32 AM

Brilliant Maureen, so few words, so much meaning, GL in contest. :))

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 18, 2017 at 8:23 AM

Thank you su much Roy :) xomo!

Joseph May

December 18, 2017 at 6:46 AM

Well said Maureen...that unasked question keeps us in the dark

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 18, 2017 at 8:20 AM

The light of truth may burn but the dark is always cold :) thank you Joseph xomo!

Gary Onderisin

December 18, 2017 at 5:46 AM

Thanks for this great, short poem, Maureen. Although few in words it indeed says so very much.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 18, 2017 at 8:16 AM

Thank You Gary :) xomo!

Arturo Michael

December 18, 2017 at 2:44 AM

Especially if someone else is watching... A powerful two liner...All the best Maureen

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 18, 2017 at 8:14 AM

So many reasons why those questions never die :) thank you Arturo, Bless! xomo

Manoj Kumar

December 18, 2017 at 12:24 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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 18, 2017 at 12:33 AM

A warm thank you Manoj, such a lovely thing to say, warm blessings to you :)

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