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Alchemy of Seaglass

In the palm of nightforest and rain I leave imprints on sands , my flesh baked by the elements --my nipples and breasts darting towards the sky in full radiance of an alchemy, where this womb in pure sheen becomes a cradle for ancient offerings: tangle of thistle and roots sprawl on my bodice , glossed skin rubbed, flamed then offered to gods like mute lamb... Slipping into this inner glow, I hear again men's whisper of my divine power hidden within these molden eyes, fierce as sea glass , an amulet designed by Spirit, my berry lips seemingly chanting of miracles, of treasures untold... I lay still among sandbeds and wait, if chieftains and men would ever know my heritage comes only from broken refuse of littered stones.

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Date: 8/30/2024 5:37:00 PM
Dear Nette, the beauty of your artistic expression and the intrigue of your creative imagery and metaphor tantalizes my imagination and senses. Deep, rich, ironic, mystical, beautiful! Congratulations for your win in Craig's contest. Warmest wishes dear poetess.. ~Susan
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Date: 8/19/2024 12:22:00 PM
Profound, metaphoric write, Nette, set in a wilderness "tangle of thistle" and "roots." There is a mystical and unearthly quality about this poem spoken as the "sea glass" itself - hidden and waiting in transcendence and metamorphosis! Simply amazing, my friend. Congratulations on your win as your transformed sea glass waits for discovery! Sending your many blessings!
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Date: 8/1/2024 12:46:00 PM
i think I recall seeing this winner list and you had scored high. Congrats, my friend So impressive.
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Date: 7/25/2024 8:47:00 AM
Exquisite poetry as always my dear poet friend Nette. Big congrats on your win! I enjoyed it and thank you so much for sharing. I hope you and your family are safe, unaffected by Carina. My prayers and thoughts are with you all dear. Im still in bkk and sorry for coming late coz i'm super busy especially this week. I'll visit you soon again soon ok. love and hugs
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Date: 7/23/2024 11:01:00 PM
Back to congratulate you on your win… well deserved
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Date: 7/22/2024 1:37:00 PM
I enjoyed reading about your sea glass. I found some one time off one beach. It was so pretty. Have a fun day............
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Date: 7/22/2024 2:55:00 AM
Creative personification dear nette, youv put yourself there and thought of how the alchemy of seaglass would be. Clever idea for the contest. I love the ending the most. Best wishes for the contest. I think this will score high
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Date: 7/22/2024 1:32:00 AM
Beware of women offering nipples and breasts to poor unsuspecting gods. Something exciting about the power of alchemy, makes me wish I'd stuck in at chemistry.
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Date: 7/21/2024 1:39:00 AM
Wonderfully written so creative and a fresh take on the contest subject! I am sure you will do well if you indeed entered! Good luck!
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