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It’s interesting to read a poem of another culture, another belief system. But I also wanted more, an emotional connection with the narrator. A sense of comfort from faith or tradition, a sense of wonder...the awe of time passed and passing...but I am left with a history lesson. This poem might be b...

Siva, it’s peanut butter & jelly

Good one! I didn’t see that punch to the guy coming... stellar end

Cancer in my One Good Kidney My kidney cancer is like a boat riding the surface of a beanbag-shaped lake, a long tendril from it reaching into shadowy MRI depths. My doctor explains the details but I could be sitting at the bottom of a swimming pool, voices as insubstantial as daydreams. The doctor'...

I was moved by your story of your mother and sister. Thx for sharing.

Also, your help on this poem made a huge difference. Much thanks

You're very kind, Michael. I appreciate all the support you've provided. I really like "disrobing the ghost"....

I don't know why people have withdrawn. The ones who have withdrawn from WB are not participating in another forum they used to frequent either. At Waters only 6 or 7 poets are active. This has been true for weeks. I can't recall WB ever having as many as a dozen active poets at one time. When Berni...

Thx, Michael. I like your suggestions, especially the last line. May I ask if your last name is Neff?

Your poem is nominated. Pls post it on the nom page.

v2: A Friend's Wedding Reception I remember looking up at a chandelier with all its glass and lights winking at the bride and groom as they danced in an open clearing on the floor, the guests ooh-ing and ahhh-ing on the perimeter like children seeing a meadow of fireflies ascending from the grass. W...

Thanks, Michael, for your help in getting Siva past her login issues....

I nominate Michael's poem "therefore I am".

If not too late I nominate Silva’s poem “No Need for Redemption”.

Good poem. What Michael said... and good to see you!

If you don't mind, I'll post my poem "Sloth". email: bobbybradshw@yahoo.com my original poem, unpublished I am not represented by any board or group this month Sloth My mother-in-law says I have no more ambition "than a sloth on holiday." She sighs. "If only you were a sloth... then I'd only see you...

Thanks, Michael

Hi Michael, this from Siva....I understand her frustration....who is the administrator? Is it Neff? Someone else? Who can you contact to help Siva out? Sorry that you're caught in the middle, but we need your help. Best, Bob Hi Bob Even if I register fresh, the new password is not being delivered to...

Thx, Michael...I have added the stanza break. I'll think about the title.

Thanks, Michael. Laurie's first place poem is charming.

Thanks, Michael....I'll come up with some breaks

Biography of a Mummy X-rays reveal poles thrust up his spine, the poles dating from the Dark Ages. His lower jaw is missing, stolen and ground, perhaps, to a fine powder and sold to Chinese traders. The poles would have held him together, brittle toes and fingers broken as they stashed him back into...

Thanks, Michael

Her user id is RamanathanSiva

Hi Michael, Siva created a new user id and a new mail id to create a new account as a way of accessing WB. As you know, she's been locked out for quite awhile. Can you see that her new id is approved? This is her msg to me: The Writers ' Block has to approve. They are not responding. There is no err...

I like the line “ I fall free from the flat-line”.