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Spirit of Lady Lazarus

She was a fiery seashell, lost 'neath convoluted oceans amongst opuses of pure poetry, artistically outspoken 'tween invertebrate reality secretly devouring mankind, beware Herr Lucifer, she rose from the gaseous chamber to live amidst ashes of immortality & renowned marital infamy, eternally burning spirit of Lady Lazarus In honor of Sylvia Out of the ash I rise with my red hair And I eat men like air. - Sylvia Plath

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 11/9/2016 12:28:00 PM
Now how did I miss this one...you have capture the essence of the darkness that she seemed to dwell in, though still writing her soul for those who cared to read. "From the comic accident of birth to the final grotesque joke of death" I am blown away by your words Paloma.
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Date: 11/4/2016 11:30:00 PM
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Paloma P
Date: 11/5/2016 9:24:00 AM
I'm assuming that's good! :)
Date: 10/8/2016 9:02:00 PM
This is also effin nice (do you have a translation for that comment too?) - I swear I don't know if it's the words you use, your tone, the soft gurgling flow , or all 8 of the things i just listed but it's an addictive style you write with. I'm afraid to over indulge lest I start trying to emulate, which, I'm certain, would be an unmitigated disaster
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Paloma P
Date: 10/8/2016 9:18:00 PM
I'm again blown away by your words, overindulge please do! :) We all have a 'style' yours is uniquely you. Your poetic voice is recognizable and relatable. Muchas gracias!
Date: 10/8/2016 1:05:00 PM
Awesome!!!
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Paloma P
Date: 10/8/2016 9:13:00 PM
Thank you!!
Date: 10/8/2016 11:28:00 AM
She sounds dangerous and delicious.
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Paloma P
Date: 10/8/2016 11:32:00 AM
She was, gone too soon.
Date: 10/8/2016 11:20:00 AM
....And like the cat I have nine times to die. Incredibly good Paloma.
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Paloma P
Date: 10/8/2016 11:24:00 AM
Bravo, you're a fan! "I am. I am. I am." Thanks so much.

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