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…and then a new generation …
a boy, an old soul
but a merry new story
fresh at bone and marrow
adhering to Conrad’s dictum
with little shocks and surprises
in every sentence of his book
his life, his metaphor . . .
wearing Truth as his dermis
seeking tears, not blood
and he, like all good art
changed me for the better
© 2014, poem, Jamie Dedes, Photograph courtesy of my cousin Dan, all rights reserved, from the family album, please be respecful
Jamie Dedes' THE POET BY DAY Webzine 
Ditto: “like all good art changed me for the better”… yes!
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Yes! 🙂
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Jamie, I thought this an excellent poem. Your use of the sense in the language was beautifully made. >KB
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Thank you, K.
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You are most welcomed. >KB
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Dear Jamie, I think you must have caught me at a tender moment, because this brought tears to my eyes. You know that T shirt that says, “Please God, let me be the person my dog thinks I am.” I try always to live up to the person my kids think I am, and I think that has made me a better person. Happy Mother’s Day!
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Yes! I feel just the same way. Thanks for saying so here, Naomi.
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Jamie, happy Mother’s Day. I’ve been reflecting on how all of life, all our beliefs have a metaphoric quality. I’m back in the blogging saddle!
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Hi, Victoria! I’m glad to hear you’re back at it again and hope all the stresses are winding down. Be well … Am looking forward to Writers’ First Wednesday and the photo you did for this event is memorable. Still enjoying it in my mind.
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“Truth as his dermis” What a wonderful description, Jamie.
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I’m glad you liked it, Kate. Hope all is well with you. 🙂
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A perfect poem to start this new day.
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Am glad, Charlie. Thanks!
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Jamie, my children, biological and step, have dramatically changed me for the better.
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Thank you for saying so, Michael, and thanks for taking the time to visit and read. I hope you are doing better.
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Like all good art. Beautiful metaphor.
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Thank you! Enjoyed my visit to your blog.
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I am honored thank you.
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