A Torn Canvas is Two Paintings

siblings of passion ~ Love and Hate
argue like unruly children
in precipitous conflict
yet, never will the nest empty, because
    they...are OUR conscience 

~ one cannot destroy the other,  
   nor ignore the other, because
   they are of one blood
whose greatest toxin is
       indifference...

so...torn asunder, they must find
     a way to make two ~ one...
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August 28, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Thank you so much for writing. Its an absolute pleasure reading you. Appreciate your support. Congratulations on your win. Sending you light always
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August 28, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Dear Craigszy Me and my co judge absolutely loved this take! Its so deep and profound and flows with such wisdom! This prompt was suggested by my dearest friend Laurentine G. And I thought its very philosophical and unique and I was expecting some deep thinkers to write on it, so I am not surprised that you did! Despite the prompt not being used in the poem, we decided this poem deserves a high placement as it hits so very deep and is soulfully moving! Especially the ending is brilliant!
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