Both Ache and Joy

There is something about the cuddle of mist that washes the pain of love's farewell like a damp of healing elixir, so softly touching my navel to ignite back the glaze within my marrow; and breaths sing with playful twilight about fresh enchantment blessed... Now i greet the flowering of joy with unopened gifts, knowing goodbye is a beautiful wound as one star plays night keeper of reflective hours humming a new tune, dainty yet unknown, that in the solace born from ache and joy, I welcome it all-- the fire, wonder, and sighs. Thomas Martin:Romantic Fools Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 9/7/2013 11:58:00 PM
I am so impressed by this gorgeous poem! It opens up the reader knowing that you are open. Awesome work here. Truly brilliant. Always, Laura
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Date: 6/5/2013 1:38:00 PM
This is so beautiful, Nette. Congrats on your win! It is a very impressive word play indeed! The ending is just superb. Hugs back at ya. Thanks for your visits to my work!
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Date: 5/22/2013 8:20:00 PM
THis one leaves me so quiet, like a minute alone in church, the light just so... congrats on the win, so beautiful, so FULL!
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Date: 5/19/2013 9:38:00 PM
this is a nice poem, CONGRATS!! SKAT
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Date: 5/19/2013 7:11:00 PM
Many congratulations nette ..:-)
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Date: 5/18/2013 8:33:00 PM
Congratulations with your impressive winning word play poem, ... Take Care <3 xox <3 LINDA
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Date: 5/18/2013 11:39:00 AM
Magnificent! Congrats on your win Nette. AO
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Date: 5/17/2013 8:02:00 PM
Beautiful poem! Kim
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Date: 5/17/2013 6:18:00 PM
Congrad's on Your Win. Light & Love
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Date: 5/17/2013 2:56:00 PM
Beautifully written Nette. It passes on great expressions. 'Life lost and found'. Congratulation on a well deserved win. Warm Smiles, Connie
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Date: 5/17/2013 2:23:00 PM
I am SO glad you are back! - Tim
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Date: 5/17/2013 10:26:00 AM
Wish you congratulation on your nice win. Loved always, bl
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Date: 5/11/2013 3:33:00 PM
This beauty reminds me of my teenage years when one short loving relationship used to end..It used to be sad but somehow looking forward to the unknown exciting as watching a falling shooting star and make a wish.Beautiful poem sweet Nette
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Date: 5/9/2013 12:33:00 PM
a very well written piece. Good job.
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Date: 5/9/2013 9:45:00 AM
A gem of a poem. It just makes me sigh. How are you Nette? love phyl
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Date: 5/8/2013 11:51:00 AM
'there is something about the cuddle of mist' and 'knowing goodbye is a beautiful wound' Oh my...
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Date: 5/8/2013 9:34:00 AM
What a mixture life throws our way...the blending of it all makes us who we are. Each sigh, each goodbye in tender or hurtful manner...still strengthens our character. Love your poem and where it took me....
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Date: 5/7/2013 1:32:00 PM
Very sweet poem ys, enjoyed a lot. Thanks......,Loved always, bl
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Date: 5/7/2013 12:07:00 PM
Wow..this is really an outstanding poem Nette!This goes to my favs!
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Date: 5/7/2013 9:06:00 AM
Goodbye can, indeed, be a beautiful wound. Yes to embracing life for all its strengths & flaws. Stunning write!
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Date: 5/7/2013 7:52:00 AM
Yes nette , it must start somewhere...and you have written it so beautifully, surely it must ease ones pain....
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Date: 5/7/2013 7:12:00 AM
Interesting work..It is expressive and emotive..Thanks for stopping by..If this is for a contest, reads like winning material to me..Enjoyed reading this morn..Sara
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Date: 5/7/2013 6:24:00 AM
Wow, this is a tender and joyful write, a sigh of amazing delight of the unknown! You have masterfully displayed your awesome talent again with this passionate poem here this morning! What a tremendous piece, such a reflection of the stars within my eyes, a otherworldly sight, Great work!!
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Date: 5/7/2013 3:23:00 AM
- I do not like to say goodbye, I would rather say see you again soon. - Welcome is enjoyable .... Now I want to say welcome to spring and birdsong. - As always, you have written a clever poem my friend Nette! - Have a lovely day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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