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Unread 05-18-2020, 09:15 AM
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Well done, Ed! So many good turns of phrase here:

https://newversenews.blogspot.com/20...no-bottom.html
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Unread 05-18-2020, 10:11 AM
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Yes, this poem is a stunner. Excellent work, Ed.

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Good one, Ed! I enjoyed the humor and the depiction of depth. Staring at the whirlpool picture started making me dizzy!

Here is a quote falsely attributed to Albert Einstein, but is, I believe, relevant to your poem:

“The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.”
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Wonderful, Ed. The repeated refrain is just what you need for a poem that has no bottom but just keeps circling around.

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Terrific, Ed!
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Nice one, Ed! Great stuff. And what Susan said about the refrain. That somewhat disorienting animated gif works well with the poem too.
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Super fine work, Ed. Kudos!
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Good one, Ed!

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Best of Ed.

Awfully (in every sense) good, Agent!!

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Thanks, guys. I wish you all the best in these weird times.

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