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My 2nd book "Wistful Thoughts" is now available through Amazon or from over 36,000 bookshops world wide

Product Details I was lucky enough from 2 years old to mainly live first in Las Palmos then at 8 we moved to Tanganika whIch was a wonderful place to live and I saw many things and had great experiences My poem Walk with me tells of some of them and left me with a great love of nature

I have now written 4 books with a 5th on its way then I think I may call it a day as I am not in the best of health life can be a stuggle And my 75 th birhday is in March

Wistful Thoughts

2 Jun 2015

by Shadow Hamilton

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Poem of the Day

Blog Posted:1/1/2024 9:51:00 AM

I would like to thank THREE Poets SARA, SILENT ONE and SOTTO who have FANTASTIC in encouraging me to strive to better poetry.

Although back in 2014 to 2020 I had some success and wrote three books I had to stop because of fading eye sight which was very hard. I am glad to say due to advancing medical I with the help of an injection every 5 to 8 weeks it has improved.

I was so rusty when I came back that I deleted most of what I wrote. The three above Poets kept encouraging and also inspiring me with their beautiful works and I helped myself by reading my own poems from 2014 onwards. all of this rewoke something and althouh I am still Rusty its getting easer

I owe everything to them and thank them so much



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Constance
La France
Date: 1/6/2024 5:58:00 AM
Shadow, welcome back, you are a wonderful writer, your contests are inspiring with great themes, Constance
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/6/2024 12:39:00 PM
ty Connie nice to see you hugs Shadow
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Andrea
Dietrich
Date: 1/5/2024 11:36:00 PM
They are such nice encouraging people. Hope to see you writing more and more.
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Sotto
Poet
Date: 1/4/2024 10:28:00 AM
Shadow, your words are truly heartwarming and they remind me of how even the tiniest acts of kindness can leave a profound impact on an individual. I am genuinely grateful for your return, and I wholeheartedly concur with your sentiments about the three poets who bring immense joy and inspiration to the Soup community. Moreover, I am elated to hear that your eyesight is getting better. Keep on writing, my friend.
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Hilo
Poet
Date: 1/3/2024 1:41:00 PM
Shadow, there's not enough space or time for the many, yet of the three, I'll not add a letter more, for your thunder has struck true; of all three, we are in full agreement. Happy H A I K U ' S, 2024. Aloha, William
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/3/2024 6:50:00 PM
you are so sweet William ty my friend hugs Shadow
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Cowboy
Date: 1/3/2024 7:23:00 AM
Bless you for being grateful to those that help others along their way. I'm thankful your eyesight is better, Shadow. Write On, my friend. Bill
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/3/2024 6:43:00 PM
ty Bill I will try hugs Shadow
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Edmonds
Date: 1/2/2024 1:50:00 PM
A lovely tribute to the three poets who helped you through Shadow… Belle
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/3/2024 2:19:00 AM
belle they are angels hugs Shadow
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Kim
Rodrigues
Date: 1/2/2024 7:40:00 AM
Nice tribute to your encouragers! May God bless this new year for you and other struggling poets. Hugs.
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/2/2024 9:20:00 AM
ty Kim they deserve it wishing the same for you hugs Shadow
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Unseeking
Seeker
Date: 1/2/2024 4:59:00 AM
So gracious of you to acknowledge, Shadow. Come, let’s hear the lion roar now!
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/2/2024 9:17:00 AM
its the truth unseeking were it not for their help and inspiration I would be writing drivel hugs Shadow
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One
Date: 1/2/2024 2:37:00 AM
That is a very sweet thing for you to say Shadow and it shows the smallest gesture can have such a big impact on someone.. Even a smile or a hello.. You came back at the same time I came back, so it was nice to have some familiar faces around... I hope you can keep writing despite the struggles you face.. All the best..
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/2/2024 9:13:00 AM
you know you deserve credit I ty you for your help and friendship hugs Shadow
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Suzanne
Delaney
Date: 1/1/2024 4:10:00 PM
I am glad you are back Shadow, I agree the three poets you mention are a wonderful and encouraging presence on the Soup. I am glad your eyesight is improving. Write on. SuZ
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/1/2024 7:49:00 PM
ty Suz I owe them so much I will god willing for as long as I can I picture myself saying nooo nooo you can't take me yet I have poem to finish first lol hugs Shadow
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Eve
Roper
Date: 1/1/2024 10:06:00 AM
glad you are back. sorry i don't get on here very often and comment. but you are still in our thoughts
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/1/2024 10:27:00 AM
all understood Eve I miss you too and the old gang hugs Shadow

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