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Flesh and Spirit

A funeral pyre a blaze of doom Perhaps a Phoenix of life resume A chosen time of rebirth concieve Fluttering to the earth a giving seed Twilight's hush, a tempest's roar To drag myself up from the floor A breath perhaps a moment shared Before deaths suite would come to dare A yearning a dream upon deaths door A deep desire washed upon the shore Revived of light a holy plea Drowning in a heavenly sea

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Lin Lane

Date: 4/18/2025 11:22:00 AM

Hi Rick. It was nice to see your name on Sara's winning list as well as to read your rhythmic lines highlighting both flesh and spirit being embraced by cold death. Congratulations.

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/18/2025 9:40:00 AM

Dear Rick, "flesh and spirit" so beautifully illuminated on the poetic page. Lilting and soulful. Congratulations for your success in Sara's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Sara Jama

Date: 4/16/2025 6:32:00 AM

Congratulations on placing in my contest. Your write is so profoundly beautiful. The last two lines truly stood out. "Revived of light a holy plea Drowning in a heavenly sea," immaculately written.

Ink Empress

Date: 4/14/2025 12:01:00 PM

Dear Rick, This is such a profound and creative take on the prompt! I love the cadence and the flow of your word weaving and how youv also written especially “ A yearning a dream upon deaths door A deep desire washed upon the shore” gives a very dreamy vibe to the soulful ambience youv painted in such a seamless manner! Pleasure reading your poem! Congratulations on your placement in saras contest. Sending you light always

Rick Parise
Date: 4/14/2025 12:25:00 PM

Thank you so much Love and light.....