Thank you for commenting and for taking the time to repost, Paul.

#NationalPoetryMonth #Poetry

“Now You Are Like a God”
— Jill McDonough

Sometimes we show love simply by lending a hand. We help one another, then move on into the rest of our lives.

Thank you to everyone who took a chance and played yesterday’s poem-naming game with me! 🏆

The title of David Woo’s poem is “Gay Marriage.”

Yes! I’m convinced of this.

Agreed! 🤗

Thank you for playing the name game and giving us the rationale for your title choice, Juan. I’ll post the poem’s title tomorrow. ☺️

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Thank you, Mark.

Read some poetry instead, K. It’s beautifully therapeutic.

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And likely give him an excuse to declare a national emergency and suspend free and fair mid-term elections.

Very bad, indeed. 🥺

“A battle is won by him who is firmly resolved to win it.”
— Leo Tolstoy
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Thank you, Sam. That’s the best kind of humor, don’t you think? George Carlin was similarly talented.

Given a few of the references in the poem, I’m not surprised, Rick.

Thank you, Jen. I’m so glad a few people have agreed to play along and are enjoying the naming game!

I do, as well. Hard work, sustained composure, more hard work — right into her 90’s — having lost her husband and two of her four children.

Wet snow started falling a few minutes ago in western Maine. The forecast calls for a couple of inches. On Friday we’re expecting sunshine and 60 degrees. That’s spring in New England! 🤗

I’m equally fascinated by people’s responses. You’re welcome to offer your second title as well, Shiboof. 🤗

Agreed, David. It’s not a “Dickinsonian” poem. 😉

Thank you for playing along, Layla! 🤗

I wonder why they post on a “social”media site rather than just writing in their journal?

Thanks for being willing to play, Philip. ☺️

Thank you for playing along, Gordon. ☺️

Thank you for playing! You were the first to venture a guess.

I’m hoping you don’t already know the title of the poem I’ve just posted for today (April 7th).

That it is! Larson is an expert at making us laugh even as he makes us think.

“Gay Marriage” “Art Institute of Chicago” “The Young Doctor” “Happiness Recalled”

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If you are familiar with this poem, please don’t give away the title in the comments.

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Read this poem by David Woo a few (or several) times. What would you call it if it were yours? I’ve put four options in the Alt text, one of which is Woo’s title. Does one resonate with you?

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Will you play a naming game with me? I’ve been pondering the significance of titles. Some poems do not have titles, but those that do are purposefully given their particular names by their authors, and we are to be guided in our understanding by those names.

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