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No storm as unpredictable as she who leaves annihilation where she walks; no telling what intemperate mood she’s in – a maelstrom that conceals a sultry beauty. No effort to be fashioned as we like, instead, a growling snarl behind the veil – furtive, and now hidden in the night, awaiting truths that we are fearful of. Yesterday’s for granted skies - so cloudless, untroubled beauty clothed in flawless climes, and here, within the eye, all is still, and prayers and wishes in the quell are starry; as another tumult taunts the edge of skies. She pirouettes across this earthly stage and while shedding tears that wash the sins of all, reminds us just to cherish all that is (that's) not measured by what others deem as best. So, after nature waltzes through "what of"? Destruction of "what was" will leave us dark, yet, we are not the first to build again, and won't forget when next the skies are bright! The final words taken from Lord Byron She walks in beauty like the night, of cloudless climes and starry skies and all that's best of dark and bright.

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Date: 9/6/2023 5:02:00 PM
Great example, Craig. The imagery was vibrant. The poem was engaging and drew me in as I read through it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us through your poetry. Bill
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Date: 9/3/2023 2:45:00 AM
well this is quite a challenging form, and you've written an excellent, seamless example - you could win your own contest with this one! thanks for your comments on my poetry, and for your understanding
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Date: 8/30/2023 3:36:00 PM
Gosh, you're so talented. Great personification. It must be a contest I'm seeing a lot of them lately, but this rates in the top two or three. Exquisite poetry
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Craig Cornish
Date: 8/30/2023 7:31:00 PM
Thank you Thomas - just a sample for my own - perhaps your pen will venture?!

Book: Shattered Sighs