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For a Gentle Soul

I listen to the silence of the twinkling stars, as they slowly fade in the early morning light. Past misty mushroom crinoline clouds Dawn winks through breathy eyelashes blowing each tiny candle flame out. Like dreamy silhouettes cast long against the darkening ominous shadows, to face another day seems but wasted human sorrow. Then, through the gloom, sweet, like viscous dripping honey, your words so tenderly sooth my anxious mind. Your wit so quick, so wise, so funny, brightens the dark of the gloomiest night. With your gentle caress I feel new found warmth and look upon the awakened face of a brightened sunrise once again seeing the promise of my heart’s desire as your warm shaft of healing light starts to mend my broken heart.
09/01/2017

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Date: 9/6/2017 2:43:00 PM
Very beautifully descriptive work! I really like "Past misty mushroom crinoline clouds"..and "to face another day seems but wasted human sorrow." The ending of course is so uplifting...It's been really nice to read some more work on your page, James. Always, Laura
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James Inman
Date: 9/7/2017 7:08:00 AM
This was written for someone who has given me encouragement through a difficult moment. Thank you again Laura.
Date: 9/5/2017 4:19:00 PM
Utterly beautiful and I just love it :)
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James Inman
Date: 9/5/2017 9:48:00 PM
Thank you for your many lovely visits tonight Akkina.
Date: 9/4/2017 10:19:00 AM
Sweet soft passion flows from your words James, so very well done...
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James Inman
Date: 9/4/2017 1:09:00 PM
Thanks for the kind comment Charlie.
Date: 9/3/2017 1:47:00 PM
James loved the way you tied so cleverly the emotions and the clouds, sunrise, viscous dripping honey mixed together to convey true feelings. Very difficult to do and you have done this flawlessly. Truly a unique and inspiring piece of literature.
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James Inman
Date: 9/4/2017 8:53:00 AM
I'm not sure I'm deserving of your great comments Michael, but I admit I find pleasure in reading them.
Date: 9/1/2017 6:03:00 PM
wow, Ralph, this is a pearl!! So sweet and precious the words. Wish I could see more, but I am already making myself late for an appt. Have a wonderful Labor day weekend, my friend.
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James Inman
Date: 9/1/2017 11:50:00 PM
Thank you Andrea. I hope you enjoy your weekend as well.
Date: 9/1/2017 4:18:00 PM
tenderly quilled igniting the glow of a heart's desire... very well done, james!,,huggs
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James Inman
Date: 9/1/2017 11:49:00 PM
Thank you for your lovely visit Nette.
Date: 9/1/2017 8:18:00 AM
This is truly seductive, James. You've even managed to set the alluring scene by personifying Dawn as a seductress as she, "winks through breathy eyelashes blowing each tiny candle flame out." Wonderfully penned.
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James Inman
Date: 9/1/2017 8:50:00 AM
Thank you Lin. I wrote it for someone who has been very kind to me lately.
Date: 9/1/2017 7:26:00 AM
Beautifully written James ! :)
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James Inman
Date: 9/1/2017 8:41:00 AM
Thank you for your sweet comment Heidi.

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