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Gary Spangler's avatar

So very well said, Jonathan.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Gary

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Ann Collins's avatar

"baring its teeth at my broken heart"

thank you for re-posting, Jonathan

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Jed Moffitt's avatar

You mean, the rules... They are optional?

Contained in this poem are the entirety of the law and the prophets.

We can call it, the super new testament...

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Marvelous, Jed, thank you. But maybe it’s more like a gloss on Ecclesiastes…

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Jed Moffitt's avatar

I see it now.

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Jed Moffitt's avatar

My mistress's eyes

Are something like the sunrise

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Shakespeare

Hold my beer

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Jeremy Marks's avatar

Bravo 👏

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you 🙏

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Jeremy Marks's avatar

You're welcome. I loved this. It's marvelous. 😊

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Martin Mc Carthy's avatar

This fine sonnet flows so effortlessly that Shakespeare's spirit must be giving you an approving smile. Thank for sharing, Jonathan!

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Many thanks, Martin!

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