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Relaxing with a Dram of Scotch

The sun splatters memories
in dapples, on my outstretched legs
as I sip thoughts, contentedly,
from history held in a glass.

And within these moments appears,
in the final notes of twilight,
contentment and an end to fears
in the wake of Dusk's last measure.

So with the day, so pass my cares,
as Night embraces Day's last breath
and saunters among, unawares
of naught, save exhilaration.

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Structured: Western
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language is too. I found it easy to read and the story good. As I was saying to another poet here, I find that I am liking this new style of on and off again rhyming. Nice to see you here, haven't seen you in a while. ~ Gee

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Jonathan Moore

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I found the style as free flowing as the thoughts or reminisces captured so perfectly, as too the mood is very perceptible. All in all a great experience to read good poetry from the likes of you.

Regards,

raj (sublime_ocean)

I appreciate the thoughts.

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Jonathan Moore

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W. H. Snow

A poet is a nightingale, who sits in darkness and sings to cheer its own solitude with sweet sounds. Percy Bysshe Shelley

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That is very kind.

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Jonathan Moore

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It is not kind. I hate bad poetry and though I try to be polite I will usually tell someone when the poetry is less than stellar.

In your case... I can't help you.
You perhaps though could help me.

W. H. Snow

A poet is a nightingale, who sits in darkness and sings to cheer its own solitude with sweet sounds. Percy Bysshe Shelley

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loved the way the words flow.

Alid

I'm in agreeance with Wes - i like all your works, and find little to offer in way of critique
i especially like the consonance of 's' throughout this write... it gives a feeling of relaxation that matches the theme.
Love judy
xxx

'Each for the joy of the working, and each, in his separate star,
shall draw the Thing as he sees It, for the God of Things as They are.'
(Rudyard Kipling)

Thank you booth for the review and comments.

I get easily distracted but want you both to know that I value your input.

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Jonathan Moore

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