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         Stop doubting yourself • The Teenager Today magazine

Here, away from the weight of strain where domestic thorns are spiked and ripped, she entangles her damp hair then bares frozen sighs, running barefoot along softened meadow grounds; her soul cleansed by moonglow's peace, forced not to yield to a man's cycle of incessannt rage, as moist eyes float with the new moonlight's gentleness rendering herself empowered once more against the hissing of pierced words , lesions marked on a slammed body... until a balmy oak offers a hammock of strength, while she tries to grasp the truth; aware now that an alliance quite violent is illusion's bite. Mindful, she knows she must return home, to finally unchain herself from the shackles of his vicious game... it is all over. John Hamilton's Woman in Chains Contest 8/29/2020

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Date: 9/2/2020 5:08:00 PM
Looking into the eyes and story of abuse, Nette. So well done with your usual grace and creativity of images. Congratulations! In my prayers for your healing my friend!
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Date: 9/2/2020 10:26:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write and picture. I love your birds escaping just like the ladies need to do. Enjoy your wonderful day and win......
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Date: 9/2/2020 6:21:00 AM
Ink spoken very well of the daily perils, concerning the masculine imperative shackles of femininity's travails, Nette! Your poetic empowered voice is chain-rattling heard. A most excellent poem. Love and more love always.
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Date: 9/1/2020 12:28:00 PM
Back with congrats on your podium win my friend.
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Date: 9/1/2020 8:32:00 AM
Another masterful free verse Nette, congrats on a nice win!
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Date: 8/31/2020 12:23:00 PM
I'm so sorry you haven't been well, I really missed you and love that you are back with us. Hope you feel 100% very soon. Hugs and blessings Nette, Jennifer.
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Date: 8/31/2020 12:21:00 PM
What a magnificent poetess you are my dear friend Nette. Absolutely superb- Kudos - you need a top win, win win for this masterpiece -'aware now that an alliance quite violent is illusion's bite' awesome! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 8/31/2020 8:33:00 AM
I just like the way you freed her in the end ..from the vicious game. Your poems are always enchanting my friend...adorned in precious words like:...where domestic thorns are spiked and ripped... her soul cleansed by moonglow's peace...against the hissing of pierced words. Awesome, Nette!
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Date: 8/31/2020 7:54:00 AM
Better gone than held back in chains, well written, Nette:)
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Date: 8/31/2020 7:15:00 AM
It's about time women embrace their power. Liberating poem!
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Date: 8/29/2020 8:24:00 PM
A moving, inspirational and powerful portrait of a woman refusing to be victimized any longer. Beautifully written. Best wishes for the contest.
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