Something is wrong with me..
I asked often. Did I choose my journey? Or am a man, running in circles for the hateful men and greedy men. Bukowski told us. You must toss the fake shit away to see what is real. Don’t follow the liars and it won’t be easy to do the right things. Hard days, hard life teaches us. What is sweet or not?
Coyote
The poem is powerful and beautiful. Well chosen backing music: HC “Hurt”, truly emphasizes your message. Be well
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Wonderful poem, John, so heartfelt…especially hearing you recite it. And I heard Johnny Cash singing “Hurt” in the background. Very fitting.
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Thank you jai. I need to do more YouTube videos. My grandchildren teaching me some new tech.
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I applaud your aspirations, John. I won’t even face-time anyone. The camera—or video recorder—has never been kind to me. I’m not photogenic.
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It is good to show your face and read your work. More personal. The old YouTube. Just used my phone. Grandchildren bought me a phone holder. Good morning from snowy and cold Michigan.
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Hello from the South, where spring has sprung. 😊
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John, you must have suffered a lot because that poem was real. Thank you for your courage ❤️.
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I did follow Bukowski advice dear Carolyn. I rejoined the Army and I volunteered for the places in need. We must test life to know, what is sweet or not. I landed in the right places. I saved five children and they saved me. You are welcome and thank you for listening.
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