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chamomile clemency

f o r g i v e n e s s is the window to unknot the twigs of tainted trees, where cuffed anklets around the star-struck skin of seraphic silhouettes feel the suppressed sighs of the ice-moon, while cocooned in a nest of clamorous clouds, blanketing rivers of love flowing within the esoteric orb, like the raining snowdrops, designing a bed of purity and humility, to rinse the remnants of stinging sorrow, pricking thin feathers of phoenix wings in compassionate clemency, sealed in envelopes carrying inked veins of a weeping violin... and as the city lights adorn the panoramic view of this bleeding boulevard, I search for a verb that hides between verses, woven from heartbeats of you and I from pools of poems poignantly painted within closed pores of persimmon pages, locked with glimpses and polaroids of unscripted t o m o r r o w that only the soul of swirling comets can decipher~ for this is a tale of peacock butterflies, mirroring blue-ringed topaz, like hibernating eyes that seek not ephemeral effervescence jinxed by the touch of two-faced artists, performing hypocrisy in perfect tenor, like alchemists dressed in neon fairy lights. So take these words as memoirs of m e r c y this soul is the soil~ where chamomiles bloom in the glass garden of forget-me-nots, as my mind is a beloved heritage, awaiting drizzling rays condensed with contentment; a tempest sedated and subdued in ultraviolet grace…

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Date: 2/1/2025 11:09:00 AM
I admire how you have weaved forgiveness with so much adornment. "a tempest sedated and subdued in ultraviolet grace." Breathtaking! Forgiveness is one of the hardest things to do and also one of the easiest. It's a struggle, a thought of how much hurt one can get after opening themselves. However forgiveness also bridges access. And most times we have to forgive ourselves first, but then again, times where I have to question, why I have to forgive myself when I'm the one hurt."memoirs of mercy
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Date: 1/21/2025 1:15:00 PM
Hi IE...I love reading this as forgiveness is a very important and personal subject. Your poem makes me think of brain activity. The complex images you use seem like a soothing salve of brain activity among a complex web of neurons. We certainly know that it's not easy to forgive, but it pays huge dividends to do so and then to be able to live in the present without disturbance. I hope you have reached this very high plane, and I suspect so since you write with such precision and elaboration.
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Date: 1/16/2025 7:01:00 PM
"sedated and subdued in ultraviolet grace…" loved that ending <3
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Date: 1/16/2025 3:31:00 PM
A gorgeous poem, Ink! I adore the final verse, particularly the term, 'ultraviolet grace.' This is a fave. Blessings. :)
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Date: 1/16/2025 12:09:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement - love the line "tempest sedated and subdued" the most
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Date: 1/16/2025 1:55:00 AM
great and emotional, every image is a jewel, enjoyed yann
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Date: 1/16/2025 6:21:00 AM
Thank you so very much dear yann
Date: 1/15/2025 9:30:00 PM
"where cuffed anklets around the star-struck skin of seraphic silhouettes" -- Great imagery. "I search for a verb that hides between verses, woven from heartbeats" -- Outstanding. Spiritual liberation is a work always in progress I have found. Love your poem.
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Date: 1/16/2025 6:16:00 AM
Thank you dear joe so very much for your kind and generous support, grateful always for your poetic presence
Date: 1/15/2025 11:04:00 AM
This is a lovely and beautifully crafted poem, Dear Ink. Your words create imagery that aligns beautifully with the theme of forgiveness as a powerful and healing force. It highlights the significance of releasing grief and welcoming compassion, love, and beauty. The poem delves into themes of emotional struggle, the duality of human experiences like joy and sorrow, and the quest for purity and redemption. I wish you all the best and send positive energy your way.
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Date: 1/16/2025 5:55:00 AM
So kind of you as always dr sotto, appreciate your feedback and support
Date: 1/15/2025 10:54:00 AM
Forgiveness the main characteristic of virtue. Great metaphor. Blessings
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Date: 1/16/2025 5:54:00 AM
Thank you so very much dear MM, appreciate your thoughtful feedback truly
Date: 1/14/2025 6:58:00 PM
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Date: 1/16/2025 5:54:00 AM
I did sweet andrea and responded too
Date: 1/14/2025 3:11:00 PM
Very beautiful and so lovely! Have a nice day ~ AA
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Date: 1/16/2025 5:52:00 AM
Ah thank you so very much dear AA so grateful for your kindness
Date: 1/14/2025 1:51:00 PM
Forgiveness is the only way to bring peace to your inner self, it frees you of thoughts of vengeance that can consume you. Powerful writing IE. Tom
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Date: 1/16/2025 5:51:00 AM
So true and such wisdom in your profound feedback dear tom, forgiveness is the key to healing: i appreciate always your kind and generous presence. Thank you so very much once again for your unwavering support
Date: 1/14/2025 12:37:00 PM
- Forgiveness have a lot to say about maintaining a good and harmonious relationship and weeping violins, Ink :) - Lovely poem :) - hugs
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Date: 1/16/2025 5:41:00 AM
Thank you so very much for your deep and thoughtful comment dear anne lise! So grateful always for your kindness and support
Date: 1/14/2025 11:19:00 AM
Your title alone is SO descriptive and pretty. And you used clemency again with alliteration -compassionate. I like how you kept this more concise and dealing almost solely with forgiveness. Beautifully written as always, dear Ink. Which contest was this one for?
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Date: 1/14/2025 11:25:00 AM
Awwn its for brians contest, i wrote two poems and posted two today. Thank you so much for your sweet comment sweet andrea always grateful
Date: 1/14/2025 10:50:00 AM
lol. So sweet to forgive .
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Date: 1/14/2025 10:50:00 AM
Lol awwn yes

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