At 41, I am still figuring out life: my place in society, my career path, a family of my own, any many others things. Heck, I am still trying to make friends in California; a place I moved to 3 years ago. I am currently in a Community College to make up for the many years I missed school while in Africa (Uganda). I intend to transfer to university next year and double major in History and English. I lead a very ordinary life; a normal day is spent doing school assignments, hiking, or reading. My favorite thing to do is walk! Short walks or long walks it does not matter. Walking allows me to think about things - anything! My love of walking comes from where I grew up, a small village in northeastern Uganda. It is still one of the most remotest areas I will ever know, and couldn't even start comparing what life is like there to say a place like California. Walking was all I did while growing up! I walked for miles to school, to church, to the shops, to the borehole to fetch water, and to the market. It was quite an adventure unlike any other - so you now understand my love for walking.
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What a lovely comment, Cheryl. Thank you so much, and yes, your career is more patriotic than all the flag wavers combined. I hope it’s a phase that will pass too.
Stay blessed, and goodnight. π
Angela, congratulations on the publication of your poem, “Flag!” β€ I absolutely agree with your perspective. So often the "flag wavers" among us have extreme nationalistic and militaristic views. I consider myself a patriot and chose a teaching career as a way to give back to my country. But, at the moment, I am embarassed by our leadership and their fanatical followers. I think your poem is spot on! π All the best! Cheryl
Yes I did. “A Flag” was a response to your prompt, if I remember correctly. Anyway, there people we meet in this world who somehow impact us; you are definitely one of those, and I bless you.
Congratulations, this is a beautiful poem! I had never heard of Wordspill but just been checking it out and it looks like a great site for word artists.
Beautiful poem, thanks for sharing this! I also submitted a poem there. Looks like a wonderful site. Very few places accept previously published works otherwise. βΊπ
Thank you so very much, my friend. That’s a lovely comment, and thanks for the rating. It’s words like yours that make me want to get better. I appreciate.
You’re welcome!
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Yes, thank you. I hope the same for you.
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You’re welcome! Hope all is well!
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Thank you so much!
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Congrats! Good work!
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Thank you gdutta π
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That is wonderful. Congratulations. The poem is a beauty, expressing so many things in a few words. Loved it. π
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Thank you. π
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A great poem full of so much truth! Well done!
Dwight
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Thank you so much for your kind words.
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Loveeee the poem. So well written!
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Thank you so much, Lia.
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Hey Ms. Dedeng. This poem is brilliant. Glad I checked the link. Congrats and well done.
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Thank you so much, Sang. π
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Nice poem on Flag
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Welcome π
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You are most welcome dearπ
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You are very kind Kritika, thank you.
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Aww Samreen, thank you for your kind words. π
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Congratulations Angela, beautifully writtenπ· voted π
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Congratulations ππ The poem is superb.
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Thank you Angela.
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Thank you for your kind words, Kinge, I appreciate.
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A beautiful poem. Congratulations
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Thank you very much K E Garland.
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Congratulations Msdedeng! And yes, your poem is very accurate.
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Yes. So sad.
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Agreed β€οΈβοΈ
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Differences with good dialogue makes the world my friend.
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You really bring the point home, don’t you B? I appreciate this comment, thank you.
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Congrats!!
God, country and grave…
A flag stands for so many things.
~B
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Hahaha I love you … whatever differences or opinions we have – you are always an awesome person – you make me laugh β€οΈ
I just hope things get better for all however they do π
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Thank you so much, Aruna. I appreciate.
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Congratulation.inspirational poemππ·πΊ
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Thank you Norah. It has sadly become a symbol of intimidation for some, especially with the looming elections.
Stay safe π
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Busy is good, takes your mind off certain things (politics, cough).
Thank you.
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Congratulations. Your final words are so true. What a pity we must find things to divide rather than unite.
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You are welcome.
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Been so busy – totally forgot about this! Beautiful poem!
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I thank you. π
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Congratulations! Beautiful poem.
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I am so glad we agree on this and not pretend otherwise.
You have a good day, and keep exploring. Love your pictures.
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Thats exactly my opinion too !
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Myraide, that’s why I wrote about it; it’s an excuse for all this bad, and driven by capitalism. You are not being rude at all!
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Thank you Schingle. I appreciate your kind words.
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Congrats, Ms. Nice work. Look forward to seeing more.
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Congratulations π
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Then you are partially excused. π π
I hope I’m not rude but nationalism is something extremely negative for me and only causes suffering and death and hate ….
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Thank you for your kind words, Diana.
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What a lovely comment, Cheryl. Thank you so much, and yes, your career is more patriotic than all the flag wavers combined. I hope it’s a phase that will pass too.
Stay blessed, and goodnight. π
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sssh it’s just a vicious rumour β€
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Great job dear. And the poem was lovelyβ₯οΈ
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Angela, congratulations on the publication of your poem, “Flag!” β€ I absolutely agree with your perspective. So often the "flag wavers" among us have extreme nationalistic and militaristic views. I consider myself a patriot and chose a teaching career as a way to give back to my country. But, at the moment, I am embarassed by our leadership and their fanatical followers. I think your poem is spot on! π All the best! Cheryl
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Thank you Ivor. π
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Always my pleasure Angela…
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Thank you lovely. I appreciate your kind words.
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You are kind. π
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Thank you so much Ivor. The love I have received on this platform is amazing. Thank you sir!
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Muito bom! Adorei! O caminho Γ© esse: estudar, ler e inspiraΓ§Γ΅es. AbraΓ§o
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I’m chuffed, but it’s your talent!
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I voted over on Spillwords Angela.. “Flag” is a wonderful poem.. xx
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Yes I did. “A Flag” was a response to your prompt, if I remember correctly. Anyway, there people we meet in this world who somehow impact us; you are definitely one of those, and I bless you.
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always a pleasure and I’m so pleased you followed up β€
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Aww, Kate, thank you, thank you, thank you!
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yea, I am proud as punch you did it Angela! Congrats, well done you, so deserved … going over now to rate it π
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Aww, thank you so much, Anna. π
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Haha, in my defense, I did not include any flag, spillwords did!
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You should definitely give it a try, and thank you. π
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Congratulations! Great poem, very clever.
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An extremely american poem π
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Congratulations, this is a beautiful poem! I had never heard of Wordspill but just been checking it out and it looks like a great site for word artists.
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Well, hello there!
Wonderful comment Katelon!
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You are very kind, Rupali, thank you.
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Thank you Shruba, I truly appreciate it. I am looking forward to reading yours the moment its published. π
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I know! I am so glad you did submit a poem, I would encourage anyone interested to do the same.
Thank you for your comment Shruba.
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Great poem. I’ve never been a fan of flags.
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Very profound piece. I just love it and the most, the last line.
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There was an option for rating there! βΊ
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Beautiful poem, thanks for sharing this! I also submitted a poem there. Looks like a wonderful site. Very few places accept previously published works otherwise. βΊπ
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Thank you, and I feel the same about your work. Please keep writing. π
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Thank you Ramya. π
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Thank you Sadje π
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Aw, my pleasure! Looking forward to reading more from you as well! Take care!
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Beautiful. Congratulations!
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Congratulations Angela.
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Thank you so very much, my friend. That’s a lovely comment, and thanks for the rating. It’s words like yours that make me want to get better. I appreciate.
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That was beautiful poem! I loved how short and concise it was!
I couldn’t like it there so I rated it!
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Thank you Soni, hopefully more and more people can go ahead and submit their posts. I have read many wonderful works on here.
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Superb i must say πππ»ππ»β€οΈ
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Aww, thank you so much radhikas, I appreciate you.
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Congratulations Angela. Voted ππ»
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Aww, thank you Ben, I think you can only rate it. Thank you so much!
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I couldn’t find a place on spillwords to ‘like’ your poem – so I ‘liked’ it here instead.
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