SOME 575 SMILES (4)

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  Michael Edwards February 23rd, 2019 01:12

  Second version of the elephant having reduced the linework to a minimum .

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    Goldfinch60February 23rd, 2019 01:22

    Yes the artwork is now very minimalist and works very well.

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  Goldfinch60 February 23rd, 2019 01:22

  Two more good ones Michael.

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    Michael EdwardsFebruary 23rd, 2019 02:19

    Thanks Andy.

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  orchidee February 23rd, 2019 02:48

  Good write and pic M. Miss Berles said to me - Do a minimalist poem - we're in short supply of syllables. Used up 99% of them by saying 'minimalist'.

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    Michael EdwardsFebruary 23rd, 2019 03:44

    Thanks Orchi - might do anoth.... (sorry can't complete the comment - run out of syllables).

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  Andrew Charles Forrest February 23rd, 2019 03:17

  I thought The Elephant looked familiar I'm sure he winked at me but that might have been the cheap drugs...
  
  Morning smiles gratefully received well done again Michael

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    Michael EdwardsFebruary 23rd, 2019 03:45

    Can'r reduce him much more without losing the integrity of the subject - minimalist work like this is great fun to do. Thanks Andrew.

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    Andrew Charles ForrestFebruary 23rd, 2019 03:53

    Is ge.she on a diet?
    Ws it the E plan

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  ANGELA & BRIAN February 23rd, 2019 05:06

  Thanks UNCLE MIKE : Love the minimillist ELI ! Bit like the Cheshire Cat : soon just the trip of his tunk ! Love the Haiku !
  Just as important to keep ones watch ticking as ones Heart.
  Yes its the price that keeps me drug free. In NZ to get a HIGH one just has to breath in (not @ POOY NOOY to much H2S) and look around !
  Love in the MEWS : ANGELA 🧡🧡🧡🧡
  Please check todays POEM it includes Scotlands favourite Painting bought for £8200 in 1952 now worth millions !

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    Michael EdwardsFebruary 23rd, 2019 13:15

    Thanks Angela

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  FineB February 23rd, 2019 05:10

  Hello Michael,
  
  Thank you for this poignant and good write.
  
  Life is precious and priceless sadly drugs do have a very expensive price attached and a tragic one.
  
  Keep writing FineB.

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    Michael EdwardsFebruary 23rd, 2019 13:22

    Thanks FB - I'm still not sure if the first one is prophetic or tongue in cheek. Perhaps both.

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  Neville February 23rd, 2019 10:15

  unfortunately, even here in what we consider to be a first world country, life is cheap.. you need to find a new dealer Michael.. and a new wrist watch too maybe... N

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    Michael EdwardsFebruary 23rd, 2019 13:19

    I'll buy it on tick...!

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    NevilleFebruary 23rd, 2019 13:40

    saves time I s'pose

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  Laura🌻 February 23rd, 2019 15:20

  Michael,
  
  Love the Elephant!
  
  The first haiku made me laugh!
  The second one not so much!
  ( I volunteer at a rehab facility and see the effects of addiction!)
  
  ~Laura~
  
  

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    Michael EdwardsFebruary 23rd, 2019 16:15

    I understand that and I\'m sorry if the second one strikes the wrong cords - I fully understand that. I really admire you for working at the centre - it can\'t be easy for you - we all should be putting something back into society - I run summer painting workshops for the elderly (not so young myself) and disadvantaged - hard work but so rewarding. We only get out of life what we put into it.

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    Laura🌻February 23rd, 2019 17:00

    Thank you, Michael!
    You know I admire and am appreciative of your work (poems and artwork)!
    Please understand that my sadness is for the opioid crisis that’s wreaking havoc upon our society due to greed! Seeing the harm it causes to the ones who are addicted and their families is unbearable at times. I’m not sad for the writing about the drugs! I know you understood what I meant; but I just wanted to make sure that my comment was clear and not misunderstood!
    
    

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    Michael EdwardsFebruary 23rd, 2019 17:10

    Transatlantic hugs 🎨✏

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    Laura🌻February 23rd, 2019 17:16

    Right back at you, my friend!🤗🧡🤗