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The authorities wish to inform
your 30-day trial’s now over
let life be returned to a norm -
sleep sound and drink tea and recover
The nightmares will slowly recede
as ‘fifty’ becomes just a number
no longer invoking a scream
when waking in midst of your slumber
And as for that stressed word ‘unique’
with word-counts that trouble on-line
it sits next to ‘unisex’ — peak
in the dictionary — everything’s fine
Please note that the 30-day trial
required lots of sweat by a team
who ran it with ever a smile,
enabling all of our dreams
The rest of the year lies before you -
post short or as long as you please
to gather more fans who adore you
unpressured, and writing with ease
God speed in your calm convalescence
and here is our sure guarantee
by March you’ll regain enough presence
to sign up in twenty-twentee.
your 30-day trial’s now over
let life be returned to a norm -
sleep sound and drink tea and recover
The nightmares will slowly recede
as ‘fifty’ becomes just a number
no longer invoking a scream
when waking in midst of your slumber
And as for that stressed word ‘unique’
with word-counts that trouble on-line
it sits next to ‘unisex’ — peak
in the dictionary — everything’s fine
Please note that the 30-day trial
required lots of sweat by a team
who ran it with ever a smile,
enabling all of our dreams
The rest of the year lies before you -
post short or as long as you please
to gather more fans who adore you
unpressured, and writing with ease
God speed in your calm convalescence
and here is our sure guarantee
by March you’ll regain enough presence
to sign up in twenty-twentee.
Written by
Josh
(Joshua Bond)
Published 30th Apr 2019
| Edited 9th Mar 2024
Author's Note
NaPo Day-30 contribution.
(photo credit: Joshua Bond)
(photo credit: Joshua Bond)
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
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Re. Free 30-Day NaPo Trial
30th Apr 2019 1:54pm
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Hi Misfit - woah that was quick; only just posted it a few mins ago. Thank you for the compliment and congrats on posting your 30th too :))
And a belated thank you for the RL too.
And a belated thank you for the RL too.
Re. Free 30-Day NaPo Trial
30th Apr 2019 2:05pm
Bwahahahahaha! Congratulations, and well done, Josh! I have truly enjoyed your offerings this year as well as your supportive nature, comments, and encouragement, especially toward Johnny and me. You're writes, including this one, are filled with humor, and yet a seriousness ( as was Seuss's essence ) about life and human nature not to be taken lightly - yet not too seriously either.
We're already making plans for unique marketing in 20/20! Happy to have you on board!
We're already making plans for unique marketing in 20/20! Happy to have you on board!
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Thank you too A for all the behind-the-scenes work. I guess all the practice at chess helped you with the planning ahead :))
{PS: I'm useless at chess and admin but hope I can offer something useful} And thank you for the RL (again) too.
{PS: I'm useless at chess and admin but hope I can offer something useful} And thank you for the RL (again) too.
Re. Free 30-Day NaPo Trial
30th Apr 2019 2:14pm
I believe I was overcharged, the handling costs were a bit excessive. It was a good go
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30th Apr 2019 3:17pm
The NaPo team aim to exceed customer expectations. Comments have been duly noted and a 10% early-discount is offered if you sign up for NaPo 2020 by midnight, 1st May 2019. :))
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Anonymous
30th Apr 2019 2:48pm
Thank all the gods & every little spirit! I can't believe we made it. Some days 30 looked so far away. I'm gonna celebrate with a bowl of ice cream & a brain nap later! (Now watch, the muses have had lots of exercise...whatcha wanna bet they keep us awake for days trying to force US to write?!) :-)
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30th Apr 2019 3:23pm
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Anonymous
30th Apr 2019 3:09pm
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30th Apr 2019 3:29pm
I am very touched by your comments, Sky, and so glad you decided to take the NaPo plunge. I'm not sure what else to say right now - but I think the feeling-strength of your poems will find their influence in my future writes.
Re. Free 30-Day NaPo Trial
30th Apr 2019 5:40pm
This is just lovely Josh. This NaPo has widen my view and my circle. I'm glad to have been a part of it.
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Thank you Summer; I have enjoyed traveling with your poems throughout the NaPo month - and widening my circle too. :)) And thank you for the RL too.
Re. Free 30-Day NaPo Trial
30th Apr 2019 7:10pm
Wonderful marriage of pure eloquence and cheek. Obvious ability, honed by skill and broad awareness in your writes. Terrific close to poetry month. 🙏
Daniel
Daniel
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Re: Re. Free 30-Day NaPo Trial
30th Apr 2019 8:25pm
Thank you again Daniel for the read, and another succinct and supportive comment. I'm honoured.
Re. Free 30-Day NaPo Trial
30th Apr 2019 7:45pm
Josh, I adore your closing piece to this year’s April challenge’s end!
You have been a special 5th element in 2019’s NaPo, my friend. Besides there being earth, water, fire & air, there has also been support in poetry, of which you have been an exemplary example. I bow to your ethics in the art of wordsmiths.
Jade🌸
You have been a special 5th element in 2019’s NaPo, my friend. Besides there being earth, water, fire & air, there has also been support in poetry, of which you have been an exemplary example. I bow to your ethics in the art of wordsmiths.
Jade🌸
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30th Apr 2019 8:27pm
Thank you Jade; glad you liked it.
{I have replied to your second comment on your Aloha poem page }
{I have replied to your second comment on your Aloha poem page }
Re. Free 30-Day NaPo Trial
30th Apr 2019 8:54pm
Thank you, Josh, for all the support and kindness shown during the past 30 days.
As the others have said already you are an inspiration, truly a fine poet and person.
May your journey be safe and prosperous in all ways desired.
Teri
As the others have said already you are an inspiration, truly a fine poet and person.
May your journey be safe and prosperous in all ways desired.
Teri
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30th Apr 2019 9:02pm
Thank you Teri for your kind comments. "The ceremony is over and a new one is about to begin" as I was told by an American Indian at the end of a vision-quest high up in the mountains in California about 20 years ago.
It's been quite a journey all round for the NaPo troupe. Travel well too, and take care, Josh.
It's been quite a journey all round for the NaPo troupe. Travel well too, and take care, Josh.