A blending of differences always makes us question the value of self, this is so beautifully concise Jacob and holds such impact to the reader's heart, beautiful :)
Inequality in relationships seems the norm Jacob. I used to feel 'blessed' if a woman took an interest in me. You capture such inequality in a senryu with impact.
teachers and poets just don't make enough to be wooing a philanthropist Jacob... the words may be just right, adjectives placed appropriately, but it still costs $2.50 for that iced coffee that she drinks... and $3 with the "gaze"... ;0) loved this one Jacob
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Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
we make nickels and dimes...and get nickeled and dimed...:)
i appreciate your response, and t.. read morewe make nickels and dimes...and get nickeled and dimed...:)
i appreciate your response, and the smile...
ever read that book "nickeled and dimed" by Barbara Ehrenreich??
7 Years Ago
actually yes....all of us at Logan read it...and some did assignments on it. Several years back.
7 Years Ago
yeah not a new book, I read the book, it was a birthday gift from a friend and then had to pleasure .. read moreyeah not a new book, I read the book, it was a birthday gift from a friend and then had to pleasure of meeting her when she spoke at Revolution Books in NYC where I volunteer at...
Originally from Bronx, NY, I live in Carbondale, Illinois...teach English at a community college and have been writing and publishing poetry since 1970. I am here to read for inspiration from other po.. more..