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Your emotions come through, Wayne. Wonderful poem... melancholic but sweet. 

3 minutes ago, MacGreg said:

Your emotions come through, Wayne. Wonderful poem... melancholic but sweet. 

Thank you for the comment, Mac.  That really sums up how I feel about Kentucky.  I'm glad you liked it.

I know you and tim have talked about this ... I know he wrote about it when your Grandmother passed on.  I am sorry for you and for all people whose family give up knowing some of the brightest, intelligent and loving people on the planet because of who they love. 

It is a beautiful and haunting poem that I am sure many can relate to even though they are not from Kentucky. 

I'm glad you tackled this emotional subject. In terms of accepting Gay sons and daughters, I do think there is a sure and steady change moving across the country. I hope someday your home will welcome you back for a lemonade and chat on the porch. Muah 

9 minutes ago, MichaelS36 said:

I know you and tim have talked about this ... I know he wrote about it when your Grandmother passed on.  I am sorry for you and for all people whose family give up knowing some of the brightest, intelligent and loving people on the planet because of who they love. 

It is a beautiful and haunting poem that I am sure many can relate to even though they are not from Kentucky. 

Thanks, Mike.

You’re right, we did.  I appreciate that tim and you took the time to talk with me over that sad time.

It’s a hard thing.  To be so close to my family, and a part of their world only to have that connection severed.  It’s something I don’t wish on anyone.  It’s one reason I write - to show young people examples of loving families who accept their kin.

Thanks, again.

15 minutes ago, AC Benus said:

I'm glad you tackled this emotional subject. In terms of accepting Gay sons and daughters, I do think there is a sure and steady change moving across the country. I hope someday your home will welcome you back for a lemonade and chat on the porch. Muah 

Thank you, AC.  I think you’re right.  Though, Kentucky moves at a glacial pace as it concerns social issues.  I have hope... for the next generation.

Thanks for convincing me to put the words on the page.

I know the sounds and songs you bring to mind, and your words stir sorrow in my heart for places to which neither of us can return. You wrote it beautifully. 

It's a good poem, Wayne.  i think there is hope for all of us, but it is slow going. i agree with Michael, i don't understand why/how people can just throw us away so easily it seems. I was out of my house in under an hour. But, i do hope for the future.

Thank you for writing this beautiful poem. xo

8 minutes ago, Parker Owens said:

I know the sounds and songs you bring to mind, and your words stir sorrow in my heart for places to which neither of us can return. You wrote it beautifully. 

There's a longing that I know I will never be able to express.  Not really.  It's just so powerful, and deep, and sad.  But I will try.

Thanks, Parker.  I'm glad you liked the poem.

6 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

It's a good poem, Wayne.  i think there is hope for all of us, but it is slow going. i agree with Michael, i don't understand why/how people can just throw us away so easily it seems. I was out of my house in under an hour. But, i do hope for the future.

Thank you for writing this beautiful poem. xo

Thank you, tim.

It is slow going.  I don't hold much hope for ever seeing the result of progress.  But, knowing that it's happening for others after me, that fewer will suffer what we did, that helps.  I too don't understand how people can reject the ones they're they're supposed to love, protect, and cherish.  I don't get it.  Maybe it's good that we don't understand.

Awesome 

22 minutes ago, chris191070 said:

Awesome 

Thanks, Chris.  🙂

It is a better than good poem, Wayne, and your feelings are definitely well expressed.