Dance

I used to dance
when I had legs

I used to smile
when I had lips

I was from Aleppo
now I am from hospital

My country is gone
my heart is gone

If I had arms
I could paint my pain

Inside my mind
sometimes I still dance

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Susan Ashley

Date: 5/9/2024 5:12:00 PM

Dear Aurore, your expressive pen spills heart-wrenching and potent ink! Such a moving piece. Your final couplet strikes the heart and soul with poignant poetic force. Belated congratulations for POTD honors.. a worthy and well deserved choice. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Aurore Severo
Date: 5/14/2024 1:32:00 AM

Your comment is poetry, thank you xoxo

Deb M

Date: 4/23/2024 5:50:00 AM

Belated POTD Congratulations Aurore on your very powerful sad and extremely moving poem! Debx

Aurore Severo
Date: 5/5/2024 11:25:00 PM

Thank you, sorry for late answer, xoxo

Yann Rolland

Date: 4/17/2024 5:49:00 AM

wonderful poem, so warm and enlighning, enjoyed yann

Aurore Severo
Date: 5/5/2024 11:25:00 PM

thank you Yann xoxo

Paul Callus

Date: 4/11/2024 3:01:00 PM

This is very touching, Aurore. Fighting in Aleppo has destroyed buildings and people's lives. Will life ever be the same :( ~ Congratulations on p.o.t.d. // paul

Brandy Nicole

Date: 4/10/2024 7:14:00 PM

' Inside my mind, sometimes I still dance. ' Memories can bring moments to life. This is tender and emotional, all at the same time. I'm curling your thoughts softly around my heart. Congratulations Aurore, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Aurore Severo
Date: 4/10/2024 11:41:00 PM

Very sweet of you, thank you, xoxo

Bill Baker

Date: 4/10/2024 7:14:00 PM

Congratulations on your fine POTD, Aurore! Enjoy your special day of recognition! Bill

Aurore Severo
Date: 4/10/2024 11:41:00 PM

Thanks Bill, xoxo

I Am Anaya

Date: 4/10/2024 4:17:00 PM

Dance my sister, dance, life's sad truths make for soulful cries and spirited poetry, we are listening to the words you convey and we pray for love. Congratulations on your POTD, Aurore! I Am Anaya

Aurore Severo
Date: 4/10/2024 11:40:00 PM

Thank you, xoxo

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/10/2024 2:36:00 PM

Wow! Aurore, What a deep and profound poem, that I will need to read more than once. Your expression of deep pain spoke volumes. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. It was well deserved. Have a wonderful day-Alexis

Aurore Severo
Date: 4/10/2024 11:40:00 PM

You are too kind, thank you, xoxo

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/10/2024 11:08:00 AM

Hello Auron, I feel your pain and hope things will get better. Hugs Darlene congratulation on your POTD. /hUGS. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/11/2024 9:59:00 AM

Hello Auron, Your welcome Auron. enjoy your special day. xox/Darlene/

Aurore Severo
Date: 4/10/2024 11:40:00 PM

Thank you Darlene, xoxo

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 4/10/2024 8:33:00 AM

Dear Aurore, I empathize with your words as they echo the silent struggles, the untold stories. You've created emotions with such rawness that they pierce through. Today, your art deserves recognition, a POTD honor that amplifies your voice and the voices of countless others silenced by circumstance. Keep dancing within your mind; it's a testament to resilience. - Blessings, Daniek

Aurore Severo
Date: 4/10/2024 11:39:00 PM

Such kind words, I am speechless, xoxo

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 4/10/2024 7:17:00 AM

Dear Aurore, Congratulations on this heartfelt POTD.. I am deeply sorry for your personal pain and the horrific transformation of living in a war worn setting. I personally am dealing with a fractured pelvis but thankfully still have my arms and my heart and mind. Bless you and I sincerely hope things become more positive for you.

Aurore Severo
Date: 4/10/2024 11:39:00 PM

This was just a poem for a dear friend of mine, we all have to carry pain, I wish I could wipe it away for everyone, thank you for your kindness, xoxoxo

Lin Lane

Date: 4/10/2024 6:52:00 AM

So many things have been taken away. What of hope when in the midst of such destruction? If only we could paint away our pain, or a poet release it with words… POTD praised.

Aurore Severo
Date: 4/10/2024 10:33:00 PM

You are very kind, thank you very much, xoxo