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Brendan's avatar

Sounds like they went for the purple forest but missed that plum Cheshire tree. Sounds like the suburbia I'm drowning in.

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man of aran's avatar

Yes, a lot more they neglect in their mad pursuit! Thanks for reading, Brendan.

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Dr. Deborah Hall's avatar

insightful and moving perfection

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man of aran's avatar

Nice of you to say, Deborah! Thank you.

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David Angel's avatar

Sweet as a purple snow cone!

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man of aran's avatar

Ha, thanks, David!

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Sophie Buyers's avatar

I would have bought the cat, he’s purrple and purrfect x

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man of aran's avatar

Healing properties, as well, I hear! Thanks for reading, Sophie.

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Richard Blaisdell's avatar

Plum purple spread caper sold to wrap couple up tie dye with a bow to take home in a purple pinto. Certainly a horse of a different color sold warmth by ma and pa with cat smiles you can’t buy on Etsy.

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man of aran's avatar

I hope not! Thanks, Richard.

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Andrew Jazprose Hill's avatar

The linguistic beauty of this poem, its insight, its descriptions, and its fullness of tangible detail—are masterful.

And silly me, relieved that the purple people eater of 50s top-40 fame did not burst upon the scene to devour the giggling, toe-wiggling couple in a single gulp, bedspread and all.

What a delight it was to read this today!

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Patris's avatar

This exactly!

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man of aran's avatar

Appreciate it, Andrew. That song did not escape me, and then it did, thankfully! With you, there.

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Dragoneye's avatar

Bravo! Definitely nominate this one for Best Cinematography. Also for Screenplay and Score!

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man of aran's avatar

Ha ha, thank you, of course, such an honour just to be nominated! ;-) Kind words.

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Rosemary Nowicki's avatar

Made me smile, thanks Alan!

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man of aran's avatar

Glad to hear it, Rosemary!

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Patris's avatar

What a vision. If I’d dreamt this I’d be smiling days and days later..

This is gorgeous.

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man of aran's avatar

Thanks so much, Patris! And if they were for real?

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