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Emily Dickinson style poem. Noncontest poem.

Hanging on for dear life

I held my breath — as Darkness crept — 
A fragile Thread — of Light — 
In Shadows deep — where Whispers dwell — 
I clasped — with all my Might — 
 
The Moments danced — yet still I stay — 
In Twilight’s Arms — the Heartbeats thrum — 
A battle — Night to Day — 
 
With every Pulse — the Echoes call — 
For Life — a precious Bloom — 
I cling — and will not leave — 
 
Though Death may linger — at the Gate — 
I stand — with fervent Heart — 
In every struggle — I find my Grace — 
A Masterpiece — my Art —
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 2/10/2025 1:28:00 PM
WOW!!! What a wonderful write you have here. Love It... Hope you have a fun day today and on Valentine's Day.................
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Date: 2/6/2025 10:21:00 PM
Cryptic and beautiful.... ! Your art... a real masterpiece! Kudos...
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Date: 2/5/2025 9:43:00 AM
Very well written...
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Date: 2/4/2025 1:07:00 PM
- You did well, Jay :) - hugs
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Date: 2/4/2025 12:43:00 PM
I agree with SP, Jay. Bullseye! With heartfelt fragments.
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Date: 2/4/2025 11:27:00 AM
Very well-composed poem, Jay. you really titillate Emily Dickson's style perfectly.
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