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Teddy lives in a world of strife, Where fight for existence is stiff. He writes poems that show his daily struggle, As he tries to understand why there’s no mingle Between different tribes and clans; God, well maybe has better plans His eyes are black, and his skin brown, Like the Mother Earth he has grown. Poverty and corruption is the norm, As crime gangs day to day always form His world I say, is so different from mine Jan tries hard to make folks smile Forget their troubles for a while She writes poems that may make you weep Other poems she pens you may wish to keep Her eyes are green, her hair is titian - The colour’s out a bottle - that grey CAN be beaten! She lives on a little Island surrounded by the sea Where the air is fresh and there's no poverty Unemployment is low, there is little crime Her world is so very different from mine We share a love; A love for letters, words, And verses, Knit together to create a deep message That forever echoes deep within our souls. Difference in race, nationality and ideology Are all fused together in rhythm and sonnets, Making us citizens of the world, Enjoying the anarchy of love. We are miles apart across the sea But we share a love called poetry. 06-23-17 Collaboration between Jan Allison & Teddy Kimathi

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Date: 6/26/2017 6:00:00 AM
It feels great to be collaborated with such a talented poet as Jan. This is one of the best collaborations I've ever had!! Thank you all PS family, for reading, enjoying, and commenting on our work!!! *^_^*
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Jan Allison
Date: 6/26/2017 6:03:00 AM
aww Teddy you are too kind I just am amazed how much I enjoy writing as I hated poetry at school. It really was my pleasure to write with you:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 6/23/2017 6:21:00 PM
Ha ha ha, you've got it down packed.You know what you 're saying and that's a fact... what will result, only God knows... keep exploring it... the words will show... I enjoyed it
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Jan Allison
Date: 6/23/2017 6:30:00 PM
Thanks Arturo:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 6/23/2017 6:18:00 PM
cheers to you jan and teddy for aligning your poetic energy and creating a jewel of a poem.. huggs
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Jan Allison
Date: 6/23/2017 6:30:00 PM
Thanks Nette I've had such fun recently writing with Teddy and also Ralph Sergi:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 6/23/2017 5:40:00 PM
Such a nicely crafted poetic duet. Bravo to both poets!
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Jan Allison
Date: 6/23/2017 5:49:00 PM
Thanks Chris it was so lovely to work with such an awesome poet as Teddy:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 6/23/2017 4:14:00 PM
I absolutely love this collaboration!! So well done to both of you! It reached me deeply. Thank you for sharing :)
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Jan Allison
Date: 6/23/2017 4:21:00 PM
Thanks so much Heidi:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 6/23/2017 3:20:00 PM
Hi Jan , Teddy , Very touching beautifully done , there are no borders here , only pure thoughts , respect and imagination :)))))hugs
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Jan Allison
Date: 6/23/2017 4:21:00 PM
Thanks Niall:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 6/23/2017 2:34:00 PM
Inspiring and profound writing, a hymn to Man and to poetry alike dear, Jan and dear Teddy! Great collaboration!
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Date: 6/23/2017 2:38:00 PM
Thanks for dropping by Demetrios:-) Have a lovely weekend:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 6/23/2017 2:18:00 PM
- This shows us friendship, love and thoughtfulness between people of different nationality - Love it !!! - The soup makes me happy in my stomach and heart :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 6/23/2017 2:26:00 PM
You've hit the nail on the head Anne-Lise we may be at opposite sides of the world but we share a love of poetry - the inspiration for the poem came from Teddy's hope poem:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 6/23/2017 2:05:00 PM
Such a lovely poem. Your talent shines Jan and Teddy
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Jan Allison
Date: 6/23/2017 2:08:00 PM
Thanks Tim:-) I've had such fun collaborating with Ralph and Teddy it is an honour to write with two such awesome poet:-) hugs Jan xx

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