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Drinking Alone
by Alexander Goldstein → (All Poetry by Alexander Goldstein)
Friday, January 18, 2019 Rated "G" by the Author.

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a variation on the beating theme

In the melting mood And with a bowl of tea Made and fired In the camp stove I'm sitting quiet In front of my dancing shade. Once pottery is out of fire Safe and sound, at once It becomes your bosom friend Who's always ready With no conditions Forgive and forget.

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Reviews of "Drinking Alone"

Reviewed by Kalikiano Kalei

Reviewed on February 4, 2019

Rather nice. I enjoyed this. -K2

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on January 19, 2019

Very quiet and introspective. Enjoyed in the shade.

Ron

Reviewed by John Herlihy

Reviewed on January 19, 2019

Love expression "in front of my dancing shade." Indeed a cup of tea is perhaps the one true friend that can help us to forgive, if not forget.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on January 18, 2019

I've discovered (in my own experiences) that forgiving is far easier than forgetting. If both can be empowered... one is assuredly blessed, and set free. Peace... rlc

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