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A First rate Man-of-War driven onto a reef of rocks, floundering in a gale by George Philip Reinagle

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all time stopped ravenged* by what had gone before a chance given to take a breath gravity suspended wet through to the skin too cold for fevered dreams reality frozen through salt stung eyes there, lies a glimpse of dawn just beyond where hope could take me in a moment calm will descend as beneath waves I'll be carried the gifted breath snatched from me I still can't can't let myself slip despite promised endings bringing peace it is all too much too much I can't stay up right though the ask is only to stay put let the storm run it's course take stock later for what feels out of my hands relies very much on my grip I have this moments breath and a glimpse of dawn *Looks like I made up the word - hybrid of ravage and vengeful. Let's let it occur, just this once.

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Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/23/2024 4:11:00 AM

Another Ekphrasis genius at hand. Irreproachable for content and masterfully woven emotion. Nothing revenged about this one D. Love it.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/23/2024 9:47:00 AM

It was a good opportunity to pick a painting that matched my late night mood and then try and write it out, hopefully that got a bit of genuine emotion in there too to help it along. Thanks for your comment, appreciated

Vickey Rhymer

Date: 3/21/2024 4:11:00 AM

Beautifully done in both written and spoken word.I liked the whispered delivery as it paired nicely with the almost expended energy of the theme.loved the line a glimpse of dawn just beyond where hope can take me though many other lovely turnings of phrase.The new word you coined a ring dinger as well.You knocked it out of the park girl.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/21/2024 6:24:00 AM

You make me smile Vickey - love the comment and that almost expended energy matches so well with how I felt recording. I was sure it was already a word - pretty sure I've used it all my life.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/19/2024 8:20:00 PM

Dear DD, you have captured the tumultuous struggle of being caught in the storm of life, yet finding peace in the glimmer of hope on the horizon. I loved the scenes of chaos and resilience show us of the fragility of existence and the importance of holding onto hope, even in the darkest moments. Your poetic words convey a sense of vulnerability and strength, beautifully encapsulating the human experience of navigating through adversity. It's a poignant reflection on the power of perseverance and the significance of each fleeting moment. A Fav, Blessings, Daniel

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/19/2024 11:36:00 PM

Thank you Daniel, your interpretative words are a blessing - thank you for taking the time with my poem, appreciated

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/19/2024 7:18:00 PM

I like the poem of ocean and ship and the battle between them. I ws relieved at the ending. The painting is outstanding. I've never seen that one before.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/19/2024 11:35:00 PM

I hadn't either but can't help but be enthralled by a stormy sea. Glad you liked it, thanks for your comment x

I Am Anaya

Date: 3/19/2024 5:07:00 PM

Wonderful poetry, smell and taste, ravishing. Longest title, I can barely hear you, I may try headphones. :)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/19/2024 11:34:00 PM

Thank you Anaya, it was almost whispered as the rest of the house was asleep but I can hear it ok on my phone, maybe I sit in a lot of quiet rooms x I appreciate your kind words (I kept checking that that was really the title of the painting, I was tired at the time but it seems to be :) )