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Vindicated

Winter in New York the few stars we can see in its urban sky are about to appear You've triumphed! Seems that your old beliefs were really the ones you should have known would remain true Birds winging overhead don't have to worry about being right or wrong They just fly south when the cold winds blow But you are vindicated and can smile discreetly at the image in the mirror laugh softly at the absurdity of it all

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 8/22/2010 5:27:00 PM
enjoyed this memory....I spent a year in Atlanta and remember those starless nights. Really scared to go out in the night.
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Date: 2/22/2010 9:07:00 AM
Interesting topic on which you have chosen to write. Birds are excellent predictors of the seasons of the year and I am glad that you have included them in your lines. Keep the creative pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. Sara
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Date: 1/18/2010 8:09:00 AM
i love this poem, a great winter poem.
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Date: 1/17/2010 8:56:00 AM
I enjoyed your artful words, in majestically chosen stars as a metaphore. Sincerely, Moses
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Date: 1/13/2010 6:59:00 AM
Hi Matthew, regarding your comment, I'm a member of the NWF as well. In fact, I buy most of my Christmas presents through their catalogs. It's good to know there are others who support this great cause! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/12/2010 4:47:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry this morning Matthew. Thank you so much for sharing it with us here at PoetrySoup. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/11/2010 6:18:00 PM
you did very good, enjoyed reading today!
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Date: 1/11/2010 3:22:00 PM
How do you find those stars in the New York sky, Matthew? This is a very clever write and the reference to ""old beliefs" being the truest is right on the money. And the last five lines make quite a statement about being able to maintain a sense of humor. Very nice work! Love, Carolyn
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