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Shortbread and Champagne

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a collection of poems for the single person

7 total reviews 
Comment from royowen
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There's nothing better than meeting some kindly person who cares about people, and that reaches out to those that hide behind something they feel safe in, but really it is a fortress of protection we think, I pray this comes to pass, as we tale your yoke upon us Lord...beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
    Thank you so much!
reply by royowen on 25-Oct-2024
    A pleasure
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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I enjoyed the sentiments here, we do sometimes have our guard up so no one can penetrate it, but really would would like to make a connection with others, I enjoyed the dilemma here, a fine questioning poem, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
    Thank you so much!
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
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Gail,
I can relate to your poem. Most people I live around don't really know me, because they don't bother to sit down and share stories. So, I delve into reading and writing and cello.
Like the protagonist in the poem, I'd rather be a social person sometimes, but on my terms. Isn't that how everyone feels?
Excellent poem,
Gail,
Best wishes,
Cindy

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
    Thank you so much, Cindy!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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So many people wrap walls around themselves. Those walls are hard to break down, but can be done if the right person comes along. Thank you for sharing this poem with us. I enjoyed reading.

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
    Thank you so much, Barbara!
Comment from patcelaw
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I suppose there are many in this world who puts shields up around themselves so hard to break through and they feel like they are not being paid attention to, but it is because of their own shields that they're feeling this way. I hope that I would never feel that way. Patricia.

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
    Thank you so much, Patricia!
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
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What a very observant poem. Eating alone in public is one of those things that is never easy for most of us and we do find our ways to to shelter ourselves from judgemental eyes and chance encounters. Good job. Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
    Thanks so much! I enjoy my alone time a lot more now since I live with my daughter and grandkids and it's crazy & loud a lot of the time. I do find it hard to eat out alone if I get the chance to vacation on my own in my favorite spot, but I do it if I must. I'd rather bring back takeout.
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
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Oh my gosh, you are so very right. A person can use a book as a shield, or a standoffish manner, or even another person to shield them from the one things they really want, and that's to meet new people.

A well written poem with a great message we could all learn from, and great artwork to draw us in.

Take care,
Rhonda

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
    Thank you so much, Rhonda! Best wishes to your hubby for a successful recovery. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
reply by davisr (Rhonda) on 26-Oct-2024
    Thank you so much, that means a lot!!!