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Daniel Henderson's avatar

"She was looking to fill her time,

Without knowing how to use it."

The way I caught a stray at the beginning of the poem. In all seriousness, this was a calming read.

David Donoghue's avatar

Thank you Daniel for reaching out and for the sub 🙏

Pamela Leavey's avatar

Love this. I felt as though I knew her.

David Donoghue's avatar

Thank you Pamela for reading, connecting and the support. I really appreciate it.

Pamela Leavey's avatar

I love your poetry David. I don't always get around enough to read everyone, but your work always resonates with me.

The Sea in Me's avatar

And her telling eyes

Softly searched

The swirling currents

For safe harbour

Fotini Masika's avatar

Smoothly glides...

David Donoghue's avatar

Thanks Fotini for reading and commenting. :)

James Hart's avatar

Excellent job with this one. I don't work in a café myself, but in my own corner of working life, I'm usually the one fulfilling that role for others. Intended or not, the piece was entirely relatable.

David Donoghue's avatar

Thanks James. Particularly for taking the time to read into the archive a bit as it can sometimes feel like a timeline rather than a collection - so its great you found this.

I am glad this related to you. Thanks for reaching out here, its given me pause to read your own work and an opportunity to subscribe. Great to have found you.

Sarah Howard Lapine's avatar

Oh wow, this is heartbreaking and relatable and beautifully observed.

David Donoghue's avatar

Apologies for only seeing this comment now, came here for another more recent and spotted your reaction. I appreciate you taking the time!

Luis A. Estable's avatar

I would not say a little different but a lot different. Not so many behave or act like it. The situation seems awkward to me.

Elaine Donohue's avatar

That was lovely David.

David Donoghue's avatar

Thanks Elaine, and also for all your support. Really appreciated!

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Apr 18, 2024
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David Donoghue's avatar

Yes i think we all kind of have to find our place, its easier for some moreso than others. We've all been there in some way.