city streetlights
offset memories of rain
with promises of more weather
light and dark
hot and cold
another year of life together
Kim M. Russell, 2017
My response to Imaginary Garden with Real Toads: Aspire
Marian says to close 2017 on a high note, she has introduced us to one of her favourite new artists: DeQn Sue. She has also provided links for further reading and listening pleasure.
writing in north norfolk 
lovely poem and photo.
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Thank you!
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I love the image of city streetlights and memories of rain ❤️ may the new year bring warmth rather than cold.. and send us towards the path of light and happiness rather than darkness and despair. Beautifully penned.
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Thank you, Sanaa!
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“Same old thing, over and over again” would make a title for these folks expectations. I enjoyed the read. Also I like your picture choice. Rainy days can get us down.
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Thanks Jim. We had heavy rain all day yesterday and now this morning the sun is shining – but it’s still freezing cold!
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Excellent! 😎😎😎🥀🥀🥀
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Thank you, Dorna!
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Cheers to another year of life ~ together.
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Nice poem.
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Thank you.
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I love the contrasts… we all know it will be both and everything… just like the music.
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😊
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Yeah. That’s all I want to say about this poem that says a lot. Just “yeah.”
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😊
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The street lights and the rain, the coming joy, the coming pain – wonderful when all weather is shared together.
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That is true, Sherry!
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Life is lived in contrasts and I love how you show it in this poem. Beautiful work
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Thank you, Susie.
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All the contrasts in this poem all adding up to one more year together. That is what it is all about, isn’t it? And how cool that your father used to work at the tower bridge!
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😊 🎑
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A promise of new year! Lovely 😊
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Thanks Viv! 🙂
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🙂
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A high clear note here indeed. Happy New Year back atcha.
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Thanks Brendan. Let’s hope the new year is a better year.
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Yes! Cheers!
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There always is light and shadow. Nice work on the contrasts here. Cheers to a new year!
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Thanks. Here’s wishing you happiness and success in 2018!
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Succinct and insightful. Love the juxtaposed images! Happy New year!
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Thanks Frank – happy New Year!
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You, too, Kim!
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