In a conversation with my good friend G at Short Prose I told her I always wanted to write a poem using “mandolin.” She encouraged me to give it a try. Please make sure you stop by her blog to admire her wonderful poetry.
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Mediterranean nights
should I blame it on the stars
when Venus winked at me
signorina had amore in her eyes
as blind virgins prayed
in Saint Peter’s basilica
my imagination took them
to places they have never been
Mediterranean nights
tugged at my heartstrings
as if I were a lonely mandolin
The Lonely Author 
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
THAT HGTTIE ISN’T GOING TO EAT THAT WHOLE PIE, IS SHE? WON’T SHE GLADLY SHARE IT WITH YOU? 😀 YOUR MANDOLIN….CERTAINLY SOUNDS SPICY! 😀
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John you are a blessing. My apologies for my late response to you.
You are the kindest and generous perons I have met.
May the Lord always bless you and yours with love, inspiration, and light.
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What late response? NO—don’t tell me! I thank you sir!
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Too kind
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I can be meaner…I think…?
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haha
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😀 Naw…meanness ain’t really my thing….
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very nice. i’ll take my pie well-done, btw
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LOL Thank you Joseph. Appreciate the read.
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Love your words😊
They bring to life your thoughts 👏
Great job my friend
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You are always so sweet and encouraging. Bless you for yur kindness.
It really means so m uch to me. Thank you
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Always my pleasure 😊
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nicely written
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Delighted you think so. Thank you for your kind words.
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IL MAGNIFICO, CHINA
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China, you flatter me. Thank you so much for your appreciation.
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Reblogged this on LIVING THE DREAM.
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Humbled and grateful that you think this poem is worthy of sharing. Thank you so much for your kind gesture.
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Thank you so much for the kind gesture of reblogging my little poem.
I am so happy you think it was good enough to reblog.
Thank you for your beautiful kindness.
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There’s an affecting awareness with which this poem is written, that captures my attention and holds it long after I am done reading it – an awareness of life, an awareness of the beauty around – all taken in with the intense, poetic observation of your mind.
Such a beautiful image accompanying it too! Loved this, Drew!
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Reblogged this on Have We Had Help? and commented:
I want one, and I’m not talking about the pizza!!!
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Haha
I could use one of those as well jack.
Thank you so much for the reblog and your wonderful support.
Appreciate the kindness.
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At my age I wouldn’t last long. But the mortician wouldn’t be able to wipe the smile off my face. 😉
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Haha
You are too funny Jack.
She is amazing.
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