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Be to become

Incredulity and disbelief marked their demeanour When we spoke of ineffable rapture of unending bliss We were asked to prove validity of our affirmation So we pointed to a blooming rose and said, ‘become this’

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Date: 12/1/2023 1:09:00 PM
As Gertrude Stein famously wrote: "A rose is a rose is a rose." Being and becoming in one breath. Huzzah! :) gw
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Date: 12/1/2023 5:41:00 PM
When we become the answer, we need thereafter no translator
Date: 12/1/2023 9:21:00 AM
I like how your poem leads to an image of a rose.
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Date: 12/1/2023 5:40:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 12/1/2023 5:52:00 AM
Greatest response to cynical ones. I really love the word “ ineffable” I don’t see many using it, you’ve used it beautifully. Always enjoy reading your deep and meaningful poems. This one is no different. That last line is just brilliant
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Date: 12/1/2023 7:04:00 AM
Thank you, IE :)

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