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Abandon Sparks at Dusk

Written: May 17, 2025, for contest Sponsored by: Constance La France Quote: "Abandon this world, so that you may become king of all worlds. Throw away your handful of sugar, so that you may become the sugar field." By Rumi **************** I left the light on, but nobody could stay, Then a spark of optimism that faded away. You perish akin to wind over an altar of dust, Left whispers in apparel I ceased to trust. I sighed farewell with the air I still taste, A timer in a space designed from waste. I closed all the doors, but one stayed ajar, Your quiet came in akin to a declining star. I avoided mirrors that displayed your face, And left the gardens we felt were our place. I view you in screens and sense you in sleep, A specter that spirits would rather not seep. I departed without scream or sound, Left love as a tomb in ignored ground. Now liberty is bare, a frigid sort of sin, A house without walls, but pain within.

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Date: 5/26/2025 4:52:00 AM
Lasaad, I like the rhythm and rhyme of this one. Congratulations on your name being on the winners' list. Way to go. Sara K
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Date: 5/24/2025 10:43:00 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the contest "Abandon", Las :) - hugs
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Date: 5/24/2025 9:49:00 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Abandon Sparks at Dusk" write. Have a blessed weekend with your win.......
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Date: 5/18/2025 2:25:00 AM
- A fantastic poem, Las :) - "Abandon" was an unknown word for me, you gave me an understanding, thank you very much :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a happy Sunday :) - hugs
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Date: 5/17/2025 8:55:00 PM
Wow! This is awesome Sotto! The closing lines leave me mesmerized! I’m sure you will do well in the contest! Good luck!
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Date: 5/17/2025 8:32:00 PM
"Now liberty is bare, a frigid sort of sin" those lines, wow, very emotive....
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