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Kelly Trost's avatar

Hello G. K. I've been waiting to read one of your poems. The impact of this one will stay with me for a long time.

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Caroline Mellor's avatar

What a poem! This one grabbed me and carried me all the way through to the (brilliant) end. Stunning, timely and important work, G. K.

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G. K. Allum's avatar

*doffs his cap

Thanking you

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Eric Harrington's avatar

I like the clarity of detail, and, alternations between (beliefs, prejudices), and metal, tangible things:

They wanted me to believe

their bitterness could be passed on

like the rusting tools

chinking in the Transit van

That close rhyme, ‘on’, ‘van’ clinches it.

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G. K. Allum's avatar

Thanks Eric :)

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Eric Harrington's avatar

You’re welcome G. K. I’m looking forward to your latest work.

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Judi Lynne Judy, M.A.'s avatar

Beautiful, deep and such insight in the writing, into classism, racism, and a deep and genuine love for life. Thank you for writing and for sharing it here. Judi

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G. K. Allum's avatar

I was cautious about publishing it because it tackles some dark matter!

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Judi Lynne Judy, M.A.'s avatar

It’s very well done, and I sure do understand feeling cautious! Judi

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Debbi's avatar

Thanks for the laugh

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Ann Kolodziej💛🤍💜🖤's avatar

the Polish? 😑

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