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God Walks Warmly Alongside Death Dedicated -

How did I come into existence... Like a tear resurrected from tragedy into cool lucidity... I remember the smooth bone of your face emerging from the virgin blackness of raw Time... And I recall the flesh of your face in the heavy pulse of Life begining, yours was the first death ever, and in your naked eyes I saw the distance of Forever... Do you know what you are... I am your first act of Independence... You are a state of Being... Some would say I'm an Angel, others, that I am a killer... You are neither, you are the shadow of a flame entrancing Love eternal... Why did you cease the Immaculate Nothing... You were born from original desire, the moment I decided to live was the very moment I had to die, you were unleashed from my psyche like a ghost on fire so that I could die and thus become diversified immortality... You need me to live like Youth needs age for wisdom... Your inception is a trustworthy honesty unlost in Life's cost... More people believe in me as Death than those whom believe in you as God... That's fine, for we are one and the same my ancient friend, Life is a death sentence with an opportunity to live inbetween... J.A.B. 01-09-2025

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Alesia Leach

Date: 4/12/2025 7:05:00 PM

Your words walk the line between eternity and flame. This feels less like a poem and more like a sacred dialogue--timeless, intimate, and unsettling in its honesty. You’ve personified Death with such reverence, such humanity, that I found myself listening as if to an old friend speaking from the dark. That final line will haunt me--in the best kind of way. Thank you for continuing to share pieces like this… they linger.

Justin Bordner
Date: 4/13/2025 8:33:00 AM

It's interesting how we define the great ancient craft of Poetry Alesia. It is also fascinating how we define Life, Death, Love, Success, Growth, Morality, even God. Your sincere feeling and reflections are very meaningful to me Poetess, I respect your work, your heart. I believe you are a Natural Poet. A sacred dialogue, that's beautiful...J.A.B

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/16/2025 12:04:00 PM

This is so deep and creatively written, Justin. Great epc poetry.

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 2/12/2025 4:23:00 AM

“ yours was the first death ever, and in your naked eyes I saw the distance of Forever... ” <3! The tension between existence and oblivion saturates this work of art, Justin. Breathtaking words… I’ve read this again and again, an eternal pull. Always, Laura

Justin Bordner
Date: 2/12/2025 9:47:00 AM

What is Life if not an eternal heartbeat of desire's dreams Laura...your recent poem, Morning Hawk is profoundly beautiful. It parallels the spirit of this poem brilliantly. I love being mind to mind with you Poetess...Justin

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 2/10/2025 11:04:00 AM

When I read your poetry I switch to a very attentive conscious mode appreciating every single line, trying to grasp every single thought, decoding your unique poetry! What is most important to me while reading poetry is being impressed! And you impress by your poetic rendition of your thoughts and feelings.. Stay always blessed with such a gift. A pleasure to read you, Justin. Best regards.

Justin Bordner
Date: 2/12/2025 9:52:00 AM

It is an Honor for me to stimulate your intellect and heart Besma...J.A.B.