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"the first time i" written on 22/03/2017

5/9/2024

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the first time i
tasted a fresh olive in Spain
its soft texture and rich flavour, i smiled
 
the first time i
bought fresh red peppers at the market in Arizona
the aroma filled the car, i sneezed
 
the first time i
hesitated, you said be gentle i felt ecstasy
 
the first time i
walked on white frost coated railway ties
on the way to grade two, i felt magic
 
the first time i
tasted Johnnie Walker red, gulped it down, i threw up
 
the first time i
touched a dead person, i started to live
 
the first time i
held a newborn baby in my hands, a new life,
i became insignificant
 
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    I started my "Poem-A-Day" writing exercise back in 2010. It was a way to get into the habit of writing everyday.  It took awhile but once I got into it I really enjoyed the process.  I took a break in 2023 to work on getting "Carbon Copy" into the wild. I also wanted to re-read my poem-a-day scribblings to see if there were any unpolished gems amongst the rubble.  My plan is to post one per week in my Blog.  Find "Carbon Copy" at:
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