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Apr 17Liked by Jeremy Johnson

Amazing poem. This really explores something that is more or less used metaphorically and makes it stand to the tests of the real world.

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Thank you so much, Rick. That is very high and kind praise.

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Apr 17Liked by Jeremy Johnson

“The left hand path

reaps dark rewards.” 👍🏻 Good Morning, Jeremy 😊

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Good morning to you, as well, Michele. I hope you're having a good one.

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I loved this! If, and when, you find THAT word I hope you share it like this remarkable poem!

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Apr 19Liked by Jeremy Johnson

Beautiful

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Thank you, J.

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I love this! The depth and simplicity of it make it memorable.

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Thank you so much for saying so, Annette. Most kind of you.

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Apr 18Liked by Jeremy Johnson

Wonderful! Thank you!!

I think many of us look for that "word"!

Lets hope it comes around before they pick up the sword!

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I'm still looking. Let me know if you find it.

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Apr 18Liked by Jeremy Johnson

Will do!! 🙂

By now, though, i think we said it all and heard it all.. what we really need is some sort of a miracle for people to not just wake up but to do the right thing.

Come together as a people... peaceful.

"imagine it was war and nobody showed up!"

"Imagine there were electiins and nobody shwed up!"... something...

Many agree that things are wrong and nobody wants a war ( only a few ignorant and those that will make the profit ) ... there is an inertia... a frozen-ness... it seems to have happened after or during covid...

The majority knows that Washington has lost it.. we are in the hands of greedy, arrogant and ignorant industry leaders, who too have lost it by now, noone in their right mind trusts them anymore.

And maybe, just maybe, this is what we need to forget all the petty differences, realize that we are the nation, the people and we already have the power.. if we stick together ...without a war.

We may need a magic wand!!! LOL

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A magic wand would be nice. Lol.

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Apr 18Liked by Jeremy Johnson

... for some, a magic bat... 😂😂😂

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Great ending. Didn't expect it. Quite a gut punch that had me go re-read some lines to really let it simmer.

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I'm really glad you liked it. Thank you so much. It was a surprise for me, as well, in a way. It just sort of... happened.

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How very beautiful! Yes yes and yes... Our world needs that word so very much 🙏☮️

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I’m willing to take lessons!

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Apr 17Liked by Jeremy Johnson

This is an awesome piece Jeremy! 👏🏽

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Thank you so much, Jamal. It means a lot to read that from you. I really admire your work.

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Apr 17Liked by Jeremy Johnson

Absolutely and thank you! ✊🏽🥲

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