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Thanks to @Yara for this restack!

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Apr 30Liked by Paul Wittenberger

MOST men MISS body language. Men miss the subtlest hint of a woman's 'language'.

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I think we can agree that people ought to pay more attention to each other.

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Some people like to be ignored. Like me. I like the challenge or making a man notice me, by being subtle.

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Paul you haven't missed a zone. Good one.

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I keep at it, Malcolm, Thank You.

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Apr 30Liked by Paul Wittenberger

The beauty of touch. So true.

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Apr 30Liked by Paul Wittenberger

No translation needed.

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You know whereof you speak, Stan. Thank you!

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Apr 30Liked by Paul Wittenberger

i need to use him, too, in my book. i can study and teach both of you to my fictional students. study poets who make you 'feel'.

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I am honored—Thank you, Lique!

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Apr 30Liked by Paul Wittenberger

I have it all -pictured- in my mind. I will have you two on a poster. Saying we will be studying these two handsome poets. I took a screen shot of want I wanted. You two side by side. This poster will be outside my classroom door. Too bad I can't post this picture here. I'm going to post it on the board. It's crude but you will get the picture.

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Apr 30Liked by Paul Wittenberger

nope. none.

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May 5Liked by Paul Wittenberger

Sublime ❤️💫

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Thank you, Jenn!

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May 5Liked by Paul Wittenberger

You are welcome!

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May 2Liked by Paul Wittenberger

Swoosh. One of my favorites ever, Paul.

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Glad you like it, Sea

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May 2Liked by Paul Wittenberger

Beautiful poem! The imagery is lovely, especially the "compass points wandering directionless" with touch

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Thank you for stopping by to read and comment, Falak—I'm grateful!

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May 1Liked by Paul Wittenberger

Good one!

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Thank you, D.C.!

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May 1Liked by Paul Wittenberger

Loved this...

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Thank you, Sure

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May 1Liked by Paul Wittenberger

Exquisite beauty.

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Thank you, Teyani

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Terrific!

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Thank you for taking the time to read and comment, Alex—I'm grateful!

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Paul, I always rereading to feel what's happening inside of me. Your last phrase here is just gripping, "only a body can tell if the touch is a whisper of welcome or just a sigh of farewell." Beautiful, thanks for this, Paul.

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I’m glad that line resonated with you, Steve. It’s a favorite of mine, as well. Thanks for sharing!

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Awesome

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Thanks, Joe!

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Apr 30Liked by Paul Wittenberger

Beautiful poem. The imagery of the wandering hands and the questioning of the eyes' purpose is lovely. The ending leaves a lingering uncertainty about the touch, creating a complex emotional landscape.

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Thank you for reading this and for sharing your comment. I appreciate it, Ayesha!

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Hand gestures by the hearing impaired reach out and touch you with heart beats.

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