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Jul 22Liked by Walter Rhein

Thank you so much, Walter. I saved your article for future reference.

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Wonderful to hear! Thank you!

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Amazing prompts - you’ve inspired a creative flow of several Purposeful Poems with your ideas - thank you Walter!

I usually take my time - and enjoy the process of polishing them up - before I share. If any of them are shared on here or Medium though I’ll credit you and this article. Thank you for prompting a fun way to spend time writing this morning. Glad I read this!

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That's fantastic! I'm looking forward to reading them. I know that Sierran Lane nominates poems: https://medium.com/@sieranlane

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I’ll have a look at Sieran’s words on Medium. Being nominated would be phenomenal as I only share words that have a definite purpose and would love them to reach who they can benefit.

Yes - it’s been some time since I wrote that many poems in a flow like that in one go Walter - it was amazing! I tend to think when someone’s creative (like you) it can spark creativity in another person. So thank you again ☺️

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I believe that too. There are a couple writers I read that always make me pause halfway through the article to go and write something of my own.

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It’s wonderful when it happens isn’t it. I’ve never written 9 poems before prompted by someone else though Walter - your creative spark must be off the charts! Plus you gave some great prompts of course :)

Some poems I wrote today are personal and some may never see the light of day - I leave them alone to let them breathe and then return if they call to me - especially as I like to share who the poem is for and it’s purpose upfront. It could be months before I share one, however I’ve noted they came from your prompt so will credit you and this article 🌹

I hope you have a great day!

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Thanks for that comment, it's lovely!

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You’re so welcome Walter ☺️

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Thanks, Walter, this is great, I’m printing it. Delighted that you and Kristina are working together for Medium school. I’m a paid subscriber to both Medium and Substack. This should be fun with great Information.

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Thanks Lulu! I'm delighted to hear that! I'm looking forward to giving some talks with Kristina in the upcoming weeks.

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I'm keeping this for further usage- much thanks.

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I'm glad it's helpful David!

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Jul 23Liked by Walter Rhein

Oh darn Walter - I will never get stuck EVER again. This is wonderful.

Thank you for sharing!

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Walter, you are amazing. I'm thinking about (eventually) starting to blog and saw this before all hell broke loose with Biden and Harris. It's been in the back of my mind to find it and, Ta-Da, I did. Even though I've been writing for years, I still appreciate you for giving a lift to a would-be blogger. With thanks and friendship.

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That's so nice of you! Thanks for writing Margit!

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#46 just stayed in an eccentric rambling hotel where elevator was SLOW. Some people waiting with me. When we finally got on I said, "Fastest elevator in the Wild West." Only one person got it, and he laughed loud. The tide of time has done a complete roll over.

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Gotta say, my 6 yr old grandson watches cartoons, though his screentime is timed.

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