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Deserved Rewards - Inspired By the Life and Poetry of Sylvia Plath

In ode to all who succumb through wayward passages lined of scribble notes dripping ink’s savagery, staining cursive patterns in Sylvia-like depressions Jarred bells ring down lost tunnels around each dark corner…clang from steeples we chase and beds we lie draped in sadness and shapes of poetic happenstance Tear drop vinaigrette spiced of leftover lifetimes drizzled on leafy desperation bids a tired farewell before time collects the deserved rewards

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Paloma P

Date: 11/9/2016 8:30:00 AM

This might be, no it is, the best of the best tributes I've ever read to Sylvia. Awe-inspiring Chris. "staining cursive patterns in Sylvia-like depressions" I'm so envious, I wish I had thought of that! I'd really love for you to read my ode to her, 'Spirit of Lady Lazarus'. Really brilliant my poetic friend! 7+fave. You've been busy whilst I was away, I have a lot of catching up to do. :)

Paloma P
Date: 11/9/2016 11:08:00 AM

Sorry, it couldn't be helped, and I wasn't blowing smoke, this is incredible! :)

Chris Green
Date: 11/9/2016 8:36:00 AM

Hey there my amazing poetic friend, it is nice to see you again. (It's about damn time) :) Wow, the best review ever. Thank you for your beautiful and encouraging thoughts on my poem. I an excited to read yours, but then I am excited to read anything from you. I will go look for it directly. Thanks so much again Paloma.