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Embrace Your Whimsy - First Place Contest Winner

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Grab that whimsey, don't wipe the blow. The feeling, of fear, starts to grow Creepy tendrils that dart around In your head, they can't be bound Unleash the power of your poetry, That is what empowers the poet free. Let it flow from heart to page, And let your imagination rage. Sunlight illuminates the abyss of my heart. But gloom lurks, for betrayal shreds apart. The simplicity that I used to consider dear. Leaving me stranded and packed with fear. An emptiness consumes my soul, Yet an urge to write, to brand me whole, To pour out my pain, my sorrow, To find a glimmer of cheer for tomorrow. My pen becomes my only friend, As I strain to comprehend The reasons behind the deceit, The lies that brought me to defeat. But in my words, I find a way, To heal, to mend, carpe diem the day, To rise above the welt and pain, To find the light, to love again. The valley of my heart may be scarred, But with my pen, I can rebuild, discard The darkness that once held me down, And rise up, stronger, without a frown. Stop resisting and start writing. The pen is bleaker than the sword. Each draw, each stroke, each sighting. Unshackle the force of your words.

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Date: 7/7/2023 2:14:00 AM
The perfect geometry in these flowers, Sotto…….along with your optimistic words lit up my day. Congratulatiions. on your top placement dear poet friend. SuZ
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Date: 6/26/2023 10:49:00 AM
By stanza #7 it hit me with a gracious impact, a lump in my throat, dear Sotto Poet. In its entirety, I felt that you have written my story. I will cherish your poem always with a favorite and shall hang it on my wall! :) Hugs !Congratulations on 1st place!
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Date: 6/26/2023 11:03:00 AM
Dear Anaya, I am deeply grateful for your gracious words. It would be my utmost pleasure to maintain this connection for future endeavors. Although my consistency may falter at times, let us strive to persist and improve together.
Date: 6/26/2023 10:04:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. I love your line, "Unleash the power of your poetry,." Yes!!! Have a blessed day writing away.....................
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Date: 6/26/2023 1:45:00 AM
"But in my words, I find a way, To heal, to mend, carpe diem the day, To rise above the welt and pain, To find the light, to love again." You have beautifully put what poetry does to you.You are immensely blessed with the gift of poetry. Write on dear friend! Congratulations on your first place win.
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Date: 6/26/2023 1:07:00 AM
Congratulations on your contest Win. I have been so busy of late, not got around to reading all your beautiful poems. This one is striking. Yes the pen in many instances is mightier than the sword. Seize the day and write on dear SP. Let your words be your weapon or your peacemaker, as your masterful talent chooses.
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Date: 6/25/2023 2:17:00 PM
"Yes to poetry, yes to the ole written word. We are individuals not a thriving teeming herd. So blast the walls cover 'em in black far flung ink. Use your ole noodle, come on man try to think."" My friend, your words are stellar and your poetry in a master class. A fav.. God bless..
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