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Poem originally written for "Pause in Polarity" contest but not submitted. 

FALL INTO THE GAP

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an octopus inks through neural currents— that gap between synapses holds the ocean's depth no illusions dissolved silence stretches till the Ego snaps~ its craving a rusted trap gnawed clean by tides abandoned on sand
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Gauthier Avatar
December 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Impressive imagery, Sara ~
Wolf Avatar
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Amazing poem about the once-hip clothing store!! It's Fall -- into the Gap :) gw
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 27, 2025 at 5:22 AM
many thanks, Gershon.
Hind Avatar
November 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Now this is powerful "gnawed clean by tides abandoned on sand"
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 27, 2025 at 5:23 AM
wow, thanks for your enthusiasm, dear Paige.
Rodgers Avatar
November 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Dear Sara, Happy Thanksgiving! Yes, between synapses lies an ocean where silence erodes the ego and desire dissolves into tide. Excellent write! Autumn Blessings, Dear Sara, Daniel
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 27, 2025 at 5:23 AM
thanks for your insightful words, Danie. I appreciate you and your complimentary words. Wishing you and yours a bountiful Thanksgiving, blessings, Sara
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