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I am single, live in the UK, in Dorset.I love the countryside and I am greatly inspired by nature, countryside, people and the seasons. I live with my parents at home. I enjoy writing about many topics and my poetry is mainly rhyming , free verse or haiku, or brevity and humour poems. I have always enjoyed poetry writing( and reading it) and I used to write poems, when I was a little girl at Primary school! It is great for getting your feelings and views across and is quite therapeutic!

  September 2022     21 hours ago

Submitted Poems 15 total

The homeless man.

The homeless man.

I toss a few coppers and silver, they tinkle, into his tin.
Around me, is the racket of traffic and city "din",
I shudder as I walk away,
hoping someone will find somewhere quieter, for him to stay.

The city is hostile and...

– by Laura Sanders

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PTSD

A young fit man, when he went off to war,

 but as soon as I saw him, close that door,
I knew he would never be the same,
'cause war it ruins, wounds and maims.

When I saw him again,his hands trembled, shook,
his face looked haunted, with...

– by Laura Sanders

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added 7 months ago
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Let me go

Let me go, release me, like a flying kite.
Let me go, let me fade, like the day, turns into night.
Watch me sink, like the deep, orange setting sun.
For t'was a sunset of dreams, I once provided, for everyone.

Let me go, the person that I...

– by Laura Sanders

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added 10 months ago
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Cowboy tales.

They sat around the campfire, and talked about their yarns.
How one had chased young Billy Picket, out of Sheriff John's barns!
How they rounded 200 head of steer, 'cross Black Canyon pass.
How they nearly toppled over the ridge, driving them, en...

– by Laura Sanders

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The hyena poem.

The Hyena poem.

The Hyena's lot was not a happy one,
they skulked about looking for food in the hot, bright sun.
Their appearance made everyone , shiver with disgust,
when their spotted forms arose, from out of sand and dust.

They were...

– by Laura Sanders

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added 1 year ago
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Latest Comments: 28 total

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I liked your poem The will of the worm.It was enjoyable ,good rhyme and nature poems are always a winner in my eyes.A humbling poem.Thanks for entering it.

6 months ago

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Hi I have sent in 5 "good "poems now and have only won a mug so far, none of the poems being placed.The last poem only got 46 views out of 150 entrants.I'm from the UK....??

6 months ago

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This poem is about a sad , old piano, which has been abandoned, outside to the elements.It is full of pathos and the imagery, is one of neglect and decadence.Yet, it still can muster a soulful sad tune, from it's keys.I found this poem a bit unusual, and being musical myself, I identified with it.I couldn't help feeling sorry for the piano!
There were many poems I wanted to select, but I had a job to narrow it down to this one. 

6 months ago

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This poem reaches the soul, and tells a story which is full of pathos.It rhymes well and has a good meter, good advice for those spiritually inclined...or otherwise.It is my worthy winner.

9 months ago

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Nice!

10 months ago

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This poem speaks to the heart.It is about a garden where someone was happy.After they pass away, they know their heart will remain there, because they know the owner will tend to and look after, that special garden.It is a poem full of emotion and feeling.It has good rhyme and flow and is a worthy winner. 

10 months ago

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Ty

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Very good.You have exceptional talent.

10 months ago

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Great poem with emotion and feeling.

10 months ago

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This is a beautiful poem with lovely words and vivid description.Well done Joe.

10 months ago

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You are right- it is too easy to ignore them and walk on , which most seem to do...thanks for your comment.

11 months ago

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Hi Soulwriter -I am really glad you liked my poem and thankyou for awarding it 5 stars!! I am deeply appreciative.Yes, homelessness, and rough sleepers are a big problem everywhere you go and I cannot help, feel sorry for these folk, who have feelings and needs too.My poem tried to convey this message. We in UK, have this problem and winter is the time, us folk, feel their desperation, especially at Christmas. I usually try and help, if I see anyone begging on the pavements. It's a a sad plight... 

11 months ago

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Oh thank you very much.l am truly grateful.I think Idid it in a hurry and that's why it came out like it did!

11 months ago

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I liked this poem- well written.

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Well done to everyone who entered.

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