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HETEROCERA soon as the shadow nears my feet reaching me the concealment of my inner existence the door to light opens and sharp beams violently break my bond with darkness it is no escape into the night this scanning for what light hides sharp... – *by Ludy Bührs*	7 Views added 2 months ago		Rating
Out of Control Where the powerful control the press They can do anything To those who are powerless Morals are mere painting What‘s wrong is made right Things do change over night Faces with false emotion Are shown each day on TV Most viewers have no... – *by Ludy Bührs*	5 Views added 2 months ago		Rating
Feeling Warmth in a Smile It is the smile of a child that feels happy and free bringing joy to my heart setting goals for me. It is the laughter with friends that don't mind my mistakes turning cries into joy till the morning breaks. It is the light in your eyes ... – *by Ludy Bührs*	14 Views added 3 months ago		Rating
Your Birthday Night It's your birthday again today and the early hours pass steadily but I'm back in that night when I alone kept watch over you, listened to how your breath sounded, in a room that reeked of disease, my laptop on my lap, working for my bread, ... – *by Ludy Bührs*	47 Views added 6 months ago		Rating
On Waves of Love When I was young, my heart stood open wide, still unaware of what might happen next, It welcomed in and rode love’s very tide. My heart felt strong the way with waves it flexed, Withstanding blows, resistant to reject. As I grew old, my heart... – *by Ludy Bührs*	6 Views added 6 months ago		Rating

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	Your suggestion is not an improvement, because it was intended to give the poem a solid structure. 2 months ago	View
	Very good, but may I suggest an improvement? Change "Unless" into "Even when", it would make more sense both ways. 4 months ago	View
	Being able to have a good look at yourself with humor, is a blessing. Being able to express this so well, is great. Well done. 6 months ago	View
	Very nice and reminds me of the great nature I've experienced in Asia 1 year ago	View
	Is there a public link to view the contest entries after the winners have been voted? Might be nice to see and read these, even be an inspiration for the contests of next months. 1 year ago	View
	That's why I dedicate it to my beautiful granddaughters. 1 year ago	View
	This was in Phnom Pehn, on an ordinary day, and this image is what hit me when driving by on my way to a market. I could still draw the scene of her serene body, the monk and the traffic passing by. 1 year ago	View
	It's ok now! 1 year ago	View
	Where do we find the poems to be voted for in the contest for January 2022? 1 year ago	View
	Thanks Ted! Yes, poetry brings people together by leaving 'space' for interpretations 1 year ago	View
	Cheers to you too! 1 year ago	View
	You've not offended me, Douglas. I'm just explaining. 1 year ago	View
	Sure, I do like to smile at the world too. This poem however was written to express how I felt about raped women being condemned. 1 year ago	View
	This poem is not about me, but I'm fine with your interpretation 1 year ago	View
	Yes, of course I remember that movie! 1 year ago	View

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