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Dam It All - Sos

The stream flows unceasing, surging and swelling and smothering at the dam. But the walls hold… What creeps over is a trickle, contained and detained and drained of its freedom. But the walls hold… It’s broadcast abroad, tear drops and blood drops and congressional inspection. But the walls hold… And what is heard, is muffled and lost and drowned in the mainstream. So the walls hold Because what is said, misses the point, misses the people, misses humanity So the wall grows. 8/5/2019

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Date: 4/21/2024 1:21:00 PM
You are a master of intrigue, Grahamburgler. A bridled intensity that could cover any of a number of current affairs? Or a tumultuous relationnship? Not even a dire hard romantic might think that! Walls can be such a controversial thing! Keep well, Mikki
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Date: 1/14/2020 10:51:00 AM
Just happened by today and re-read this poem, Rick was right this was very close to being a winner. Glad to have you back, give us more poems please!
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Date: 8/28/2019 8:37:00 AM
Those unheard words are often the ones that challenge convention and have the potential to change the world. Excellent symbolism, Grahamburglar!
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Date: 8/7/2019 7:47:00 PM
good to see you poetic muscles being flexed again, old friend. Hope all is well!
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Date: 8/6/2019 1:36:00 PM
Unique take on the song. I too didn’t make the cut but ended up with a piece that I like. John left me a thoughtful note. I imagine this would have been a close contender.
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Date: 8/5/2019 12:59:00 PM
"So the wall grows, because of what is said" This is a very powerful statement. The entire poem holds an incredible message. ~ Brandy
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