I Am Anaya Poet Lento

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Caldo Rosa—Spanish beet soup.  Lento—Spanish for calm, slow & warm as a gentle broth.  Perka—Greek for stone

Lento Watercolor/Ink by Poetess

"Political & philosophical are like currents & coexist with the divergent~ At times it can feel like fingernails—unique, razor sharp & deeply threatning" by Poetess

Caldo Rosa

Striking fists ready to rumble & take defense
spiking soup with ginger makes more sense
beets ruby & golden broth brews perka pink
defeats all hatred, unlike you, lento is my ink

Brain waves flow against pessimistic energies
flames grave slow sink in my ocean’s synergies 
[sigh] I’m not like you, I embrace what’s different
I let your unordinary mind unfold, until it isn’t

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Silent One August 27, 2026 at 7:27 AM Interesting poem my friend.. I can relate to your second part of the poem, as I am the same.. what can you do about those minds that are ordinary and those who have lost themselves in ego... I Am Anaya August 28, 2026 at 2:38 PM My ink is calm, not always, but can be if the toxicity of that which surround us didn't exist unrealistic isn't it. We should leave judgment to the most honorable, higher life who are we to judge each other. You are unordinary until you become ordinary..let's never become ordinary. Tyvm for relating to this my favorite part.. Silent One a pleasure. I luv 🫜soup

CayCay Godwin August 21, 2026 at 10:28 PM Poems got attitude. First stanza is tame and polite, but the 2nd, reminds me of a bit more well aimed version of my teenage angst poems. Really enjoyed. The last line reminds me of an item that could be listed on: how to insult people without them knowing it, like your confidence is truly inspiring. I'm tired of nonacceptance, I just can't accept it. CayCay I Am Anaya August 22, 2026 at 11:31 AM flashing a roguish grin , your humor is vivacious, I enjoy your comments & reviews, CayCay! Bring on the teenage spoken words, I'd love to hear them, I love your poetry gems. T.C.

Sotto Poet August 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM Dear Anaya, your poem beautifully combines vivid imagery with a reflective tone. The use of colorful language, such as "beets ruby & golden broth," effectively paints a picture for the reader. The contrast between embracing differences and rejecting negativity adds a wonderful depth I Am Anaya August 21, 2026 at 7:17 PM I love playing with colors, it expands the imagination, tyvm, Sotto Poet for encouragement! Blessings

Anne-Lise Andresen August 21, 2026 at 5:05 AM - "I embrace what’s different ... I let your extraordinary mind unfold" ... something to live by, Aanya ... lovely poem :) - GL in the contest :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs I Am Anaya August 21, 2026 at 2:46 PM You are right on, with that expression especially. Tyvm, Anne-Lise! You as well, Virtual hugs & blessings

Alison A Smith August 21, 2026 at 4:54 AM A vivid, fiercely individual poem—its ruby soup and slow-burning ocean imagery turn difference into a source of warmth, strength, and freedom. I Am Anaya August 21, 2026 at 2:40 PM Yes! Give different a chance, love's exceptance comes after, we're blessed with an array of cultures, civilization depends on it, my dear poetess. 🫚<--ginger 🍜 love Ramen & especially Pho-ga! Mmm, I'm starving for many flavors. Tyvm for a kind review on what I've expressed . Have a nice day!