Certitude

I’m clever; I write the most
magnificent illuminations.

I let my invisible ink
ruminate with passionate flames.

In my fist, I unclench its ash.
I ball and toss; I’m not clever.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Gauthier Avatar
April 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Good one ~ put a smile on my face
Rodrigues Avatar
April 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
So glad! Thank you :)
Hind Avatar
April 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"In my fist, I unclench its ash." I love that - :)
Rodrigues Avatar
April 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Thank you, Paige! You always let me know what works. Hugs
Poetry Avatar
April 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Dear Kim we are intelligent blown to the extent that we are dictated by superior intelligence... but unfortunately we are flawed and soon forget who we are.. salute AND congrats, alkas
Rodrigues Avatar
April 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Thank you, Alkas!
Kendrick Avatar
April 13, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Ahh!! You never know someone somewhere might get a message of what you have written. Sara K
Rodrigues Avatar
April 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Thanks! Hugs
Mcintosh Avatar
April 12, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Awww... love this, sweet Kim. You ARE clever! God bless you and your words. love, Gina
Rodrigues Avatar
April 12, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Thank you, Gina! Hugs and smiles
Goldsmith Avatar
April 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Certitude" write. "Good Luck" if your contest. Have a great/blessed weekend writing away................
Rodrigues Avatar
April 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Thank you! I had fun writing it! Hugs :)
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