1410

Written: September 06, 2025, for contest by Brian Strand

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The glare had risen so no eye could borrow,
The spirit remains blind during hazy sorrow.

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/6/2025 5:54:00 PM

such profundity and insight in two short, captivating lines. I agree...spirit remains blind during hazy sorrow....life is surrealistically veiled during those times best wishes with this contest. Glad you found it. have a splendid evening, Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/6/2025 12:31:00 PM

- A deep couple line, Las ... great :) - GL in the contest :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/6/2025 11:43:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful "1410" write. Few words with much said. "Good Luck" Have a Blessed day/weekend writing away..........

CayCay Jennings

Date: 9/6/2025 10:38:00 AM

I just posted mine! I don't know why I typed the exclamation point, it's not really a hard coincidence to imagine. Yours is smooth and lovely. We both did 'sorrow' rhymes. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Dr. Vandana Sharma

Date: 9/6/2025 9:38:00 AM

Yes, the soul gets crushed beneath the weight of the sadness, unable to see anything clearly.