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Gemini twin and infp

  August 2022     20 hours ago

Latest Entries: 103 total

in dire straitsIn a very bad, extremely difficult, serious, challenging, unforgiving, desperate, critical, or precarious situationadded
2 months ago
get high on one’s own supplyAs an idiom: to become overly confident or arrogant about one’s own hype, talk, image, abilities, ideas, products or accomplishments to the point of losing perspective and objectivity; letting (something) go to your headadded
2 months ago
by a mileBy a large amount or by a great distance - e.g. won by a mile; When prefixed by ‘out’ or ‘off’ it emphasizes that a significant gap exists between the parties involved and that it is to a decisive degreeadded
3 months ago
have the goodsHighly capable, skilled, proficient, or qualified in a particular pursuit or activity; possessing the necessary talents, abilities, experience, or resources to excel at something at a high level Not to be confused with ‘have the goods on’added
3 months ago
dead bangWithout doubt, absolutely, totally, or irrefutablyadded
3 months ago
kick rocksGo do something unproductive, go bother someone else, leave me alone, go away; See idioms: ‘take a hike,’ ‘hit the road,’ ‘beat it’added
3 months ago
in the same veinIn the same or similar style or manner; Used to suggest something is consistent with, analogous to, or being done or expressed like, or exhibiting a pattern just as, something elseadded
3 months ago
as soon as is humanly possibleWith utmost immediacy; without any unnecessary delay; most urgentlyadded
3 months ago
done forThrough, over with, completed; failed or to be doomed or likewise finished (off), washed up, defeated Also- to be ruined, destroyed, or fatally injuredadded
4 months ago
hold on to your seatPrepare for: something exciting or unexpected, e.g. a bumpy ride, a shocking revelation, “you may want to avert your eyes”added
4 months ago

Latest Comments: 220 total

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we are talking about a free contest pass

1 day ago

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They don’t get approved or denied until right around the time before submission time is closed, so don’t prematurely attempt to pay without being patient to receive their verdict –unless you are redeeming a coupon.

I’d like to add that, although you were accepted into October’s contest, submissions are to be in English per contest guidelines.
 

2 days ago

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*jewel of a poem*

5 days ago

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An ineffable epiphany expressed poetically. Did Eliot ever fulfill his metaphysical quest?

6 days ago

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Crows are the mediums and messengers of our world –I believe sighting them is simply a call for self-reflection and evaluation –they ARE smarter than people would credit them though some tactful mindfulness is required to see them (and your own situation by extension) beyond an annoying nuisance....maybe this would have been a more apt poem had you written about the incessantly barking, indulgent lapdog. 

8 days ago

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Savvy and discerning....
you’re just about batting a thousand in these contests --way to bring it, Jon.

9 days ago

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yeah, still here extracting the meaning and connections from contradiction, much like the great Dane would have (though surely his thinking and analysis were more profound than my poems).

Thank you for putting a smile on my face with your flattering compliment. I was definitely fooled and not aware you wrote the 'crow' poem but it was witty in its own right. I’ll have to reread it when l get a minute ...
I heard you had some physical setbacks (through the grapevine) and I hope you’re healing well....patience and prudence 

10 days ago

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grand and captivating

12 days ago

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A most exhilarating entry

1 month ago

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Might I suggest also, as genres here, humility and tolerance?
....l have to say l do the same upon supposition of choosing to not despise another when considering their faultlessness in arriving in undesirable circumstances...thus subjectively becoming of a ‘lower,‘ or unpopular nature or disposition...it’s almost as if, if it isn’t in your nature to not judge, you’d have a tough time comprehending how others don’t naturally do it.
I found this thought-provoking....good to see ya back around bud  

1 month ago

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Holy cow, I love your style!
This is like Ginsberg and Eliot rolled into one and yet with flair all its own.
Superb poetry by a professional - awesome reading!

1 month ago

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ah yes, a true state of unfetteredness....I perceive you may be alluding to the attainment of christ-consciousness - the surrender of ego and even thought...
and if you weren't, my apologies for the misinterpretation. 

2 months ago

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It is unfathomable you are not winning these contests --just gonna leave it at that...

2 months ago

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I thought you would like it based on the similarities and compatible theme between the two! I think you outdid me though with your more descriptive wording but l appreciate your reaction and kindness!

2 months ago

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YES! YES! You came along with this shortly after I submitted my poem, "I Still See You (Dad)" which mirrors the theme here but on a more individual level. Feel free to check it out - but I love yours and is exactly how I feel! 

2 months ago

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