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Poetic form: Suzette Swan Arc

See article: Oscillation – A Defining Feature of Suzette Swan Arc Poetry | PoetrySoup.com

Glossary:

propitiate: (v) to regain the favour of a god, or person by doing something that pleases them or reduces their anger.

iNyanga: (Zulu) Moon goddess. Symbolism: Healing, cycles, guidance.

Trophy win in Unseeking Seeker's Feb 2026 contest.

Picture by DALL-E 2 (April 2023)

An epiphany dawns

as thoughts and ideas
MELDED 
        and experiences
             define the perimeters
so my expectations
     took form
          to shape my decisions

GLISTENING 
               like oil on water – 
                    a kaleidoscope
                    of possibilities …

     when memories 
 S  W  I  R  L 
          finding a new truth – 
my epiphany   
     flowing over
          river  s.t.o.n.e.s
worn smooth
     by norms
yet
     glistening with   f  l  u  I  d    d a w n s …


GATHERING 
     the past
          in a   m…i…s…t…y   shawl
it comforts the future –  
PROPITIATING
     twilight sprites 
          discarding a false dusk … 

guided by the light of iNyanga* 
           we define ourselves
                   amongst the many dawns
                         we shape 
                             revealing truth…

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Beata Agustin February 22, 2026 at 6:31 PM Wow! Congrats. Thanks for sharing this... Likewise, I'm blessed and amazed of your talent and your poetry... By the way, thanks for the contests you are sponsoring... They are honing my "poetic skill." God bless you... Suzette Richards February 22, 2026 at 8:54 PM Thank you :) Have a blessed day, Beata

Sam Kauffman February 20, 2026 at 11:27 AM Congratulations on your trophy win, Suzette! What a journey into epiphany - into light! Blessings for your journey! Suzette Richards February 20, 2026 at 9:24 PM Thank you, Sam :)

Ghairo Daniels February 18, 2026 at 4:04 AM Refreshing write, Su ! I feel your arc of maturity in a “re - dawn”. Beautifully spacious, like an arc. Congrats on your placement. Truth in final line is personal, I presume. Xx. Suzette Richards February 18, 2026 at 5:05 AM Truth, like love, has lost its dictionary definition for me. I see it more as a universal concept of light.

Valsa George February 17, 2026 at 8:12 PM So profound and powerful. Congratulations Suzette on your well deserved trophy win. Suzette Richards February 17, 2026 at 10:28 PM Thank you, Valsa :)

I Am Anaya February 17, 2026 at 3:46 PM Congratulations Suzette! A most pleasurable read, indeed. You've inspired me and oh, those images above are stunning~ xX Suzette Richards February 17, 2026 at 5:07 PM Thank you, Anaya. :) Seeker's contest prompt inspired me to dig deep ...

Regina Mcintosh February 17, 2026 at 11:04 AM Wow. So love this!!! A joy to read. Congratulations and God bless you. Suzette Richards February 17, 2026 at 5:08 PM Thank you for reading and your kind comment, Gina..:)

Karen Jones February 17, 2026 at 9:14 AM Congratulations on your much deserved top win! Suzette Richards February 17, 2026 at 5:03 PM Thank you, Karen. This was a pleasant surprise to wake up this Wednesday morning. :)

Sam Kauffman February 3, 2026 at 12:18 PM Oh, Suzette, I am enchanted by your epiphany. Love your formatting - so clever. It really adds to both the subtle depths and lyrical quality of your poem. And your poetic phrases are as magic as "the light of iNyanga!" A journey into revelation. Best wishes for the contest! Blessings. Suzette Richards February 3, 2026 at 12:36 PM Thank you, Sam. I appreciate your reading and kind comment.

Paige Hind February 1, 2026 at 10:10 PM "GATHERING the past in a m…i…s…t…y shawl it comforts the future – PROPITIATING" beautiful and serene. Enjoyed, :) Suzette Richards February 1, 2026 at 10:45 PM Thanks, Paige :)