“how silently,
fool me not, tv”
the silence leaves not thus (as in, my mind is so not silent. Nor heart. How can it be? I am looking at you world/me/wait, world, wait, me?)
the screams commence
scratching the fence
and grief hijacks the bus.
I’m glad I keep my fingernails
as short as short can be
world’s gloried pain
through wealth as gain
I crave Humility
attempt at singing to the tune of the carol, “O Little Town of Bethlehem”, while drinking coffee…apologies, I think you can hear me moving the cup around…
Gina
you had me at scratching the fence! nice to hear your voice V! coffee cup added the grit
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saynotoclowns
Thanks Gina. I love your comment, thank you so much. And grit is perfect.
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Gina
Pleasure. Your creativity always amuses me. Good to read and hear your words.
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saynotoclowns
I appreciate that. And I have always appreciated that you get my humour too, that I can never take myself too seriously, good or bad, even in a state of wistfulness ❤
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Gina
Just today someone said to me that I never fail to smile or laugh at his jokes even when I am sad and he intentionally tries to make me laugh as it helps him take him self so seriously when I do. Makes sense? I love silliness and humour! You are very original!
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Gina
Oops I mean not take himself too seriously… Oops
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saynotoclowns
Yes I understood what you meant. I love typos 🙂
Friendships like that are the best.
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Gina
🤣🤗❤️
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saynotoclowns
🤗💖
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yassy
Missed you, V. Fantastic work.
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saynotoclowns
Yassy! Hiiii! How are you?
Yes, I have been a little scarce the last couple of months…so nice to see you here. And thank you so much for your kind comment! ❤
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yassy
I am good, thank you.
Welcome back. Hope to see more of you here. I hope you are well.
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saynotoclowns
I am okay thanks!
It has just started raining, we really need it. I am so very happy right now. Such poetry in itself. ❤
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yassy
💖😘
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saynotoclowns
❤ ❤
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charliezero1.wordpress.com
Your singing voice is fabulous and the words are incredible. 🙂
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saynotoclowns
Wow Charlie. I’m so honoured, thank you! 💚
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charliezero1.wordpress.com
You are welcome. 🙂
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saynotoclowns
🙂
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Blogging_with_Bojana
Fabulous read.
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saynotoclowns
Thanks so much Bojana!
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Blogging_with_Bojana
Welcome.
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vidur sahdev
Hello, V! Long time…hope all well. 🙂
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saynotoclowns
Hi V! Things are okay, thanks. Just trying to play a little catch up 🙂
Hope you’re well too!
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vidur sahdev
Good to hear that! Yes, all well with me. Thank you! 🙂
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saynotoclowns
I’m so glad! 🙂
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Steve Simpson
Very Shakespearean. I would say, Vanessa, and a lot to think about. The particular words might for instance, tell a refugee story. And others. Sweet and ironic, the a cappella.
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saynotoclowns
Shakespearean, now that is a comment I never saw coming! 🙂
Thank you for your thoughts…refugee stories can easily fit, my initial thought about the fence was metaphorical, applying to many issues.
But then, the things that rage within myself…
Your comment about the audio, it’s funny, after my husband listened to it, he looked at me surprised and said, “aww you sound so sweet”.
I’ve always loved this sweet tune. It just seemed perfect…
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Steve Simpson
Whoops, sorry I missed your reply, Vanessa. Perhaps it’s not a direct reply and I didn’t see it because I don’t follow comments. Maybe I should. Maybe I’ve missed stacks of replies. Oh noes. Let’s not go there.
You are definitely channelling the Bard, and it’s great. Yes, sweet, and with the meaning, doubly ironic.
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saynotoclowns
Thanks so much Steve!
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