Aditus

In parts, you're right, but sometimes we, or I, need a problem that actually can be solved once in a while. So this whale might symbolize hope that people can still be compassionate. People in other countries don't understand the fuss, they say a stranded whale is a natural occurance. In my opinion, abandoned nets, all the noise, and the changed climate conditions aren't natural. I hope he makes it, against all odds.

Thank you for considering my series. I'm soooo curious about your thoughts.

No gas for me, I have an e-car. I'm refueling at home. If you want to compare, I pay 6,40€ per 100km.

I didn't want to do this, and add another topic. I thought there wouldn't be much to say, but then, a few days ago, I changed my mood, and some of you reached out to ask me why I'm sad. It showed me what a great community this is. For those who are interested in the fate of the stranded humpback whale lying in shallow waters off the island of Poel near Wismar. He's still alive. A privately financed rescue operation is currently trying to lift the animal onto a tarp, which will be secured to two pontoons and attached to a tug boat to transport him to the North Sea. Some experts said to let him die in peace because he is too weak and sick. Others suggested killing him mechanically; everything else would be animal cruelty. Then there are those who say there's still hope, seeing he's still fighting for life and singing. I think he became a symbol of hope in this wretched world.

As always with your poems, I could see everything, feel everything. Life is moving forward, though, there is no way back for a do-over. All this formed you into the man you are now. There are great accomplishments, too. Right? Besides your wonderful poems and storytelling, being a good friend, etc... The list is probably endless.

Every word counts, so do these.

Your poems rang a string, a guitar's, or a piano's, *shrugs*, deeply hidden; sometimes I'm ashamed of it, but hey, only we know about it, huh?

Second batch, I'm curious.

These two are very me, so I loved to read this.

I looked for an explanatory article for you guys, so you'd know why I wrote the admittedly very short poem. I already knew why they changed the lyrics.

of course. 😁

I don't know how many times I wrote poems about birds, especially herons; their patience fascinates me. I'm glad the poem resonated with you.❤️.

Haha, one day maybe?😺 So glad you liked this one. It took ages to get it right. Thank you for reading my poems and sharing your thoughts.❤️

Haha, you could say that, just adapted for a jester. I loved this phrase. Yes, Düsseldorf is lucky to have him. Thank you. I was always moved when I heard the song, and was sad when I couldn't listen to it anymore. I was so glad when I heard the new version. And yes, since summers are getting hotter and the sun is intense, more and more people use them. Thank you, Gary, for reading, reacting, commenting, and reviewing my poems.❤️

Pictures and questions that let me stare unseeingly, letting imagination fly, and looking for answers that just might not have to be answered. Thank you.

There are a few things that caught my eye, made me linger: our choices are quiet coming in moments we could ignore I really liked this. And of course: Clarity arrives in white space not as absence, but as room to breathe. On the other side: there is no too much garlic. I have Italian genes somewhere. If I cook, there's garlic. lol If he doesn't want it, the dragon has to cook. Thanks, for these, tim.

You're very welcome. Thank you for reading my poems and commenting on them, tim.

Hi zakynthos. Did you read the linked The Guardian article? I hoped it explained my motivation to write this poem. I loved Wind of Change but didn't want to listen to it anymore because, as Claus Meine, the Scorpions' lead singer and the song's author, said, it romanticized Russia. He wrote the song under the impression of 'perestroika', which expressed his hopes for a peaceful coexistence and friendship with Russia. After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, this hope was destroyed, and he changed the lyrics, which I thought was very brave. Not every fan agreed with him. Thank you for reading my poems and commenting.

Thank you to everyone involved for making the poetry anthology possible, even though the number of readers is probably small.

#1 Ode to Red Felis catus is your taxonomic nomenclature; your progenitors arrived on the settlers' boats. Today you sport toe and ear tufts as well as thick, long coats; you were perfectly formed by harsh climates and nature. When you sink your claws tenderly into my belly, and your infectious purr vibrates throughout the entire room, it easily expels hopelessness and gloom; I choose stings over the horrid news on the telly. The poem wa

These poems reflect my jumpy mind. Give it a try.

Congratulations, Jeff!

Here's mine: https://gayauthors.org/story/aditus/inspired-by/1

Do you have one? Or two? Mine is too cringeworthy to tell... PT Prompt #333 You or your main character are/is invited to a motto party. The motto: Childhood heroes. Who is their childhood hero? Is it difficult to create the costume? What’s the reason for the party? Write their story in as many words as you need, but do not just answer the questions; just saying.... PT Prompt #334 It’s a wedding party, not necessarily the protagonist’s. A relative entertains everyone with embarrassing stories about them and their childhood hero. What to do? Hiding or owning it? Please include the prompt number either in your story/chapter description or title to help readers who would like to search for specific prompts. Also, please remember that stories less than one thousand words must be posted as part of a collection. If you check the subgenre ‘prompt’ in your story tags, then people/readers can find everything here: https://gayauthors.org/stories/browse/subgenre/prompt/

And what do you think today about it? Was it gruesome or good for you? I had to read other stuff, naturally, like Goethe's Faust, Heinrich Heine's Loreley, Frankenstein etc...