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Post by Lisa Arnold on May 23, 2021 0:10:34 GMT -5
Sour Milk
harsh cold wind cutting through the rot
radio tunes fill empty room black and white 50’s TV show set to mute
smell of loss lingering in the hallway
dim bulbs shield reality's truth
bent carton holds sour milk, day-old donut
resting on folded napkin has lost it's taste
faded red tea kettle whistles on hot plate trembling hand pours boiling water in favorite sports figure mug
used teabag stirred slowly with just a little bit of sugar
a turkey on rye or ham sandwich would be ever so nice
second hand on three
big hand ticking down toward seven
fragile locks on doors and windows won't fend off intruders doubt any such invasion would ever occur
what would the thieves take? a day-old donut, used teabag or sour milk?
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Post by Tamika on May 23, 2021 1:03:28 GMT -5
I like the title and easy flow of this write 
hunger, desolation, fear and aloneness rings true in this brilliant piece 
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Post by Lisa Arnold on May 23, 2021 1:25:21 GMT -5
 Tami and so good to see you here 
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Sour Milk
May 23, 2021 2:50:33 GMT -5
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Post by Lily on May 23, 2021 2:50:33 GMT -5
poignantly honest write, great poem!
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Sour Milk
May 23, 2021 4:56:52 GMT -5
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Post by Carin on May 23, 2021 4:56:52 GMT -5
Like the style and theme of this engaging piece, thanks for the post!
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Sour Milk
May 23, 2021 12:13:13 GMT -5
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Post by Sierra on May 23, 2021 12:13:13 GMT -5
Every line tells a story...well done!
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Post by Brianna on May 24, 2021 14:06:53 GMT -5
told with precision and depth, enjoyed the read 
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Sour Milk
May 24, 2021 16:11:16 GMT -5
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Post by Charles on May 24, 2021 16:11:16 GMT -5
Important theme that resonates with far too many people, great poem
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Post by Sharon on May 24, 2021 19:49:15 GMT -5
Lisa, you do write about blight very well and with conviction
I enjoyed  your poem and hanks for posting 
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Post by rico on May 24, 2021 21:54:14 GMT -5
Lisa, your poem speaks to an undeniable and painful truth for far too many people...love it
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Sour Milk
May 25, 2021 13:20:47 GMT -5
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Post by Dana on May 25, 2021 13:20:47 GMT -5
engaging poem that is well crafted, thanks for sharing😎
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Post by Lisa Arnold on May 25, 2021 17:25:28 GMT -5
 so much for the reads and kind words Lily, Carin, Sierra ,Bri, Charles, Sharon, Rico and Dana
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Sour Milk
May 25, 2021 22:36:23 GMT -5
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Post by Joan on May 25, 2021 22:36:23 GMT -5
well-crafted piece that has a sharp sense of story and deep meaning...I enjoyed the read!
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Sour Milk
May 26, 2021 1:49:42 GMT -5
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Post by Jack on May 26, 2021 1:49:42 GMT -5
timely topic and a well presented poem!
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Post by Lisa Arnold on May 27, 2021 22:46:02 GMT -5
so very much for stopping by and commenting Joan and Jack
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Tami and so good to see you here 
your poem and hanks for posting 
so much for the reads and kind words Lily, Carin, Sierra ,Bri, Charles, Sharon, Rico and Dana 
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all
time for me 
echoes, hope you all are doing well 