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Written: December 12, 2023 ______________________________________________ Twilight swallowed me, striking me speechless With subtle caress of a wicked breeze Stirring the surge, I drift inwardly And wild geese soar home in the sky. Floating at a low level on a long, rolling skein. Their banter ruined their afternoon Friends unified on a familiar trip. I've seen them ride on the oceans. Pulling back the waves' white locks. In the quiet, glassy sea, my skiff barely ripples. Lavender clouds and double geese. Random ideas diffuse as waves. But my ideas act as stars in the sky Bringing delight with a single chuckle. Happiness simply cannot be accounted for. Also, it seems as a wayward child. Even amid the thrills, sadness arises. Akin to one drop of rain on quiet waters. Spread ripples will erase dazzling rays. With a single echoed plink of its sad note. Is it worth staying with the wispy Hope scarf? Then laid across my shoulders? The light tilts on other days. That warms the day as a lover's kiss. And I anchor at home in delightful calm.

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Date: 12/16/2023 1:30:00 PM
So deep; you're also a sensitive writer, Sotto. "Spread ripples will erase dazzling rays " A pleasure to read!
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Date: 12/13/2023 3:10:00 PM
dearest Sotto--the flow of your words and your delightful imagery mesmerized me. I could so easily visualize calmly floating in a skiff with random ideas diffusing as waves...a subtly powerful image. Mother nature gives me so many ideas...sometimes they're random but later clarify as I 'anchor at home in delightful calm.' I have to fave this one to have on a day when I need a sense of calm. Thank you for your words! Have a great evening, Sara
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Date: 12/13/2023 7:02:00 AM
Lavender clouds and double geese. Random ideas diffuse as waves. But my ideas act as stars in the sky Bringing delight with a single chuckle--beautiful descriptions, my friend.
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Date: 12/13/2023 2:04:00 AM
Wow this must be one of my fave poems written by you: the seamless flow and descriptive lines painting such vivid imagery in such a soulful manner truly is impressive and impeccable. I especially loved “ But my ideas act as stars in the sky Bringing delight with a single chuckle.” And the oceanic lines to depict how ideas sometimes come to you through nature is so very well delivered. The way you’ve articulated each stanza too is captivating and stunning! With such meaningful thoughts. Fave
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Date: 12/12/2023 9:50:00 PM
I felt like I was there. Tremendous piece my friend.
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Date: 12/12/2023 7:24:00 PM
Wow.. Dear Sotto, you've painted so many emotions in this mesmerising poetic tapestry, with which I can truly resonate! "Twilight swallowed me, striking me speechless" That opening line indeed left me speechless."Lavender clouds"are so enchanting too!"Even amid the thrills, sadness arises Akin to one drop of rain on quiet waters" Sigh, very true, sadness resurfaces even in the most magical moments and takes us in the flashbacks of agony..And we seem lost in the crowd.Such insightful depth here!
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Date: 12/12/2023 7:20:00 PM
Free Verse, Lasaad? 'Tis-n't a Personified, --fooled me. Outings sound circa-proper, events near to reflection. Very nice free verse, my friend. Aloha, William
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