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Happy Halloween from my past poetry muse and love…*Jackolantern2*



Thrilling surprise and ear candy.
It started with a song…

"Touchstones in an Ordinary WorldOpen in new Window.

…missing that little one that hugged a rough neck.

Anyone know the way to ordinary?
To welcome members of groups I belong to Welcome to DWG. Glad to have you join us!
Welcome, Brian, to the disAbility Writers Group!
NLA/a repost and revisit to that fork in the road, two and a half years ago...(new edit)


Half Past Moon
The Shape of the Mind Does Not Bend Correctly

I live in the great green room
for years on end when
I paint it dark colors in dead of night
         monsters lurking about my head
that do not dine on gray hairs and wrinkles
         but lick my wounds
warmed by reptilian flesh
whisker tickles
         spike shadows against
windows, curtains, walls and down the hall

where a bunny slept sound
         many years now and not very small
would have crept in my bed
between my thin and a silvery woman
         snoring off her head

and I dread
morning light will reach before
this years long fight will end
         with me and the choice of colors
streaming through my mind
in this bed
where I shed my sweat

No mushy treat smells, nor ticking clocks spell
no oval drifters float to ceiling
         by morning fall
Just refractive error in mediocre light

In ten by eight, dressers stacked,
creaked closet ajar,
sits a mussed up mattress
trapping a worrisome head

I see a glint of orange spy through glass
when I begin to relax
ghosts drift out and meet
a sky pale moon
         not seen again for hours on end

On which to depend
         my body in the kitchen
         half past moon
Not true. I’m dead.

3.21.22

After they grow up and the only left to care for rejects itself, because no worth compared to a child.
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Apparently, I had one written with punctuation the following day:

Half Past Moon

The Shape of the Mind Does Not Bend Correctly

I live in the great green room
for years on end, when
I paint it dark colors in dead of night.

Monsters lurk about my head, do not dine
on gray hairs and wrinkles,
but lick my wounds
warmed by their reptilian flesh.
Whiskers tickle,
spike shadows against
windows, curtains, walls
and down the hall --

where a bunny sleeps sound,
many years now; not very small,
no longer creeps in my bed
between my big, snoring head
and the silvery woman wearily calling,
calling, calling.

And I dread
morning light will reach before
this years-long fight will end
with me and the choice of colors
streaming through my mind
in this bed,
where I shed my sweat.

No mushy, crusty bowls remain,
nor ticking clocks that spell time;
no oval drifters float to ceiling,
by morning fall.
Just refractive error in mediocre light.

In ten by eight, dressers stack high,
creaky closet door ajar,
a mussed-up mattress rests, trapping
a worrisome dweller.

I see a glint of orange spy through glass,
when I begin relax,
and the ghosts drift out to meet the moon,
not seen for hours on end.

On which to depend, my body,
in the kitchen leaning, into
a cup in hand, half past noon?
Not true.
I’m dead.

3.22.22

It was a long night?
Whatever was intended, in response to the famous book Goodnight, Moon.

"From the hillside,
when I tired of staring at dreams
escaping into the horizon,
I sensed your presence

Back to the footpath, you follow
silent along the edge
until I wedge within wood
to stare up at my ghost

Daunting you haunt,
hunt souls like me who dare dream..."



Should I quit or go on from here?
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I think it's begging for a couple more stanzas. *Smile*
... of course I didn't read all of the replies. Sorry, Brian. It's done and it's good! *Smile*
"Here We Go AgainOpen in new Window.

from our last meaningful vacation.
Me, as a poet, here:

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Big Merla would be my chick!
Today from yesterday:

"From An ArchivistOpen in new Window.

And other testaments to miracles that...
Google, can a person who suffered a concussion more easily train and educate their brain in the years afterwards?

"AI Overview

Yes, a person who suffered a concussion may potentially have an increased capacity to "train" or educate their brain in the years following the injury due to the brain's natural neuroplasticity, which allows it to adapt and form new connections in response to challenges and stimulation; however, it's crucial to approach cognitive training carefully and under medical guidance, as the brain may still be recovering and could be sensitive to overstimulation."

Explains a few things. Still getting perspective. i continue to ask questions, learn and grow every day. Maybe, more intensely since Dec. 7, 2017 with a severe head injury that caused to black out and forget everything I knew until I blurted out the name of my son after several minutes. I couldn't remember where my wife worked, but knew it was at a hospital.

It was like a hard reset.

I didn't come to terms with it, understand it, what's happened to me since. This, with my other diagnoses, fills in the gaps of things I can't comprehend about my behavior, possibly spiraling now. I don't want to concern anyone. Just want to document it somehow.

I'll return to public in a few days, if WDC is still here.
And why do we encourage reviews...?

Merit Badge in Think Outside the Box
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For the long, deep, and thorough review of  [Link To Item #2067692] . You paid close attention to my writing, and connected with me. Your words are insightful, and I feel seen. Thank you. Whiskers

*HappyCry*

I'll show you what it says:

For the long, deep, and thorough review of "Advent Adversity Adventure." You paid close attention to my writing, and connected with me. Your words are insightful, and I feel seen.

I'm putting it here to look at and inspire me as I go this week.
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That's really awesome *Heart*
The magic phrase:


"Good gooey human gravy hard to get."

got me this:

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 Thank you for entering  [Link To Item #2125006]  with your splendid alliteration in 2024! Nevermore shall you want for a Nevermore badge in 2024 as tHiNg has it taken care of. Voila!  Enjoy this badge & all the party festivities this week!  *^*Heartgr*^*

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Charlie Chaplin Chews Chocolate Chutney Open in new Window. (18+)
Alliteration Challenge September 1- 7, 2024! 240K Drawing 9/8
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I love participating in this contest! It's so quick and quirky! *Bigsmile*
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tracker Author Icon - need that emoticon here. *Laugh*
~Brian K Compton~ Author Icon - Oh, but it exists! *Cheshire*
Allan Charles Author Icon - could double as dentures.
*Music2* Happy Account Anniversary *Cake*


A few days late. 😬
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That's the best kind! It's a nice surprise, and especially from you. Thank you! I can understand. *Smile*

But, wait! You've had some recent sad news and I know how much that can take away attention. My  *Heart*  to you for taking time out.  *Pray* for you and your loved ones.
Better part of my morning,

Review of "Snow"

Good, short poem. Recommend.
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If I received this review I would frame it! Nice, personal, and comprehensive. Nice job!
Happy 18th Account Anniversary, Brian! YOU are an official WDC adult! How scary is that? *Scared* *Laugh*
*Rolling*
*Witch*
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Don't let the age fool you. Just like my mom, a kid at heart for life.

Thank You! *Heart*
I think I’ll make this a short story again, 13-year-old niece in mind…having a hard time since my brother died in February. I want to suggest family get her the DNA kit so she can see matches with our blood lines online.

 
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The Cardigan Open in new Window. (E)
Love investment can guard one, even after that love has passed on.
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My eulogy will intone ‘he isn’t gone’. Mike is in all of us, share family stories/memories to know each of us carries a part of her Grandpa with us.
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That's a great idea. I'm so sorry for your loss. *Hug1**Frown**Hug2*
Elycia Lee ☮ Author Icon - I appreciate the words of support.
I am sorry you lost your brother. {hugs}
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