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Gerald J. Woolf's avatar

Great poem. Love to sit by the river.

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Benno's avatar

Thanks so much Gerald!!

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Madeline Legere's avatar

Quiet + rushing = interesting juxtaposition

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Benno's avatar

Thanks! It is something to think about sounds...

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Rasmus Rosenkrantz's avatar

''Too fast to take notice of the trees invitations Inside my room I build forests''

This line is just brilliant!

Very melancholic and evocative poem Benno!

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Benno's avatar

Very kind of you Rasmus! Thank you!

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Josh Datko's avatar

Reminds me a bit of the Red Queen's Race... always rushing to stay in the same spot.

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Benno's avatar

I need to read Alice in Wonderland again soon!

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