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Written for the C form carpendiem contest sponsored by Constance La France

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” - Jon Kabat-Zinn
Time has an interesting way of revealing riveting narratives, embossed within ivory clams in raven letters, perhaps, it is the crippling kismet, that dahlia dreamers are shackled by society’s sanctimoniousness, but I still follow my roseate heart to swiftly lead this pristine paragon of moving minutes. I can hear the wanton wolves devour the magnanimous moon, transcribing unheard nocturnal tales, emanating through deep russet eyes of a silent stallion~ as I leave poetic footprints through heels of a black caviar horse by the nacreous shoreline. Someday, the sun will rise and allow me to embrace colors of you again, although torturous tentacles of marine monsters malevolently try to steal the soothing hope within my soul, from a thousand seas away. If only they knew, skies can reach beyond prancing peacock dreams emblazoning distant horizons, with a plethora of milky quartz, perfumed in whispers of lemongrass, reflecting silvery echoes of a cosmic whale’s conch shell, floating in an ancient bottle of antique emotions, anchored to the depths of bottomless oceans, where corals have our fate rewritten within chambered nautilus. So, wait for me when twilight dims, and meteor showers come crashing, to pour blazing stars upon lime green planktons, for my soul is surfing through aquatic realms, to find my homely sanctuary in your arms glossed in lavender balm, I breathe beneath seraphic spheres, devouring the ticking seconds, dancing to the wind that whispers in trembling tunes, unafraid and unshaken by the unknown. I live in the moment, celebrating the air that wraps me in wisteria warmth. The sun-soaked stairway to porcelain peacefulness, is to steer your heart, through the art of mindfulness.

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Date: 8/7/2024 2:40:00 PM
Ink, love the quote and the poem, congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful poem, well done, Constance
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Date: 6/29/2024 4:02:00 PM
"If only they knew, skies can reach beyond prancing peacock dreams emblazoning distant horizons, with a plethora of milky quartz, perfumed in whispers of lemongrass," -- very beautiful imagery. "So, wait for me when twilight dims, and meteor showers come crashing, to pour blazing stars upon lime green planktons, for my soul is surfing through aquatic realms," -- Unique and dazzling. Love it. Very romantic, charming read. Congratulations. Honor well deserved.
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Date: 6/30/2024 11:52:00 AM
Dear Joe, thank you so much for your kind and detailed comment i do appreciate your support always truly.
Date: 6/29/2024 5:23:00 AM
"Time has an interesting way of revealing riveting narratives..." So true, isn't it? You really can't know or understand someone or something unless you are willing to spend time. Examine various facets. Look for the good amid the flaws. Wanton wolves are having a feast today. Nothing new. "So wait for me when twilight dims and meteor showers come crashing..." Always nice to know inky has my back as well as many others. You're very generous and this poem is awesome
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Date: 6/30/2024 11:59:00 AM
Ah what are wanton wolves? Hah! It has been full moon, so many howling, on this side of the world. Hope you are ok tomsz. Thank you for such a kind and uplifting comment
Date: 6/28/2024 8:54:00 AM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Heart Of Time" write/story again.  Enjoy your day as you write it away.......................
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Date: 6/30/2024 12:00:00 PM
Awwn thank you sweet paula my first time doing this form hopefully got it right sending you light alwayss
Date: 6/28/2024 1:07:00 AM
A great poem for the contest. I'll always admire your alliteration. Your diction is indeed vast. Your imagery excels too. A wonderful poem.
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Date: 6/30/2024 12:31:00 PM
So kind of you dear victor, thank you so very much
Date: 6/27/2024 2:38:00 PM
beautiful musings about seizing the moment using time as your handle, ink...good luck if for the contest...cheers!
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Date: 6/30/2024 12:49:00 PM
Thank you so much dear nette appreciate your kindness and generosity really
Date: 6/26/2024 11:13:00 AM
A dreamer dreams that "Someday, the sun will rise and allow me to embrace colors of you again" Perfect sentiment, dear poet...a beautiful poem and a fav...
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Date: 6/30/2024 12:55:00 PM
Thank you so very much that means alot coming from you. Appreciate your generous support and fave truly
Date: 6/26/2024 8:06:00 AM
Dear Empress! Well how does one spell breathtaking! I read through this several times and kept thinking, how evocative! I really believe your words beautifully capture the essence of living in the moment, which I like to call mindfulness. Empress, your talent for painting such stunning pictures with words is truly inspiring to me. That is what makes you a great poet!! A Fav!! - Blessings, My Dear, Friend, Daniel
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Date: 6/30/2024 1:22:00 PM
Thank you so much for the fave and also for such a thoughtful comment always grateful for your sincere support truly
Date: 6/25/2024 9:00:00 PM
"dahlia dreamers are shackled by society’s sanctimoniousness," How true! People who do not have any morality or ideals waxing eloquent on morality and values are so repulsive. Though much is out of reality's reach, you hope-"Someday, the sun will rise and allow me to embrace colors of you again, although torturous tentacles of marine monsters malevolently try to steal the soothing hope within my soul". Dear Empress, this hope lets our soul survive. Once again you prove you are unbeaten. A very deep and engaging write. Live, devouring the ticking seconds. "I live in the moment, celebrating the air that wraps me in wisteria warmth" Wow... This is the best poem I have read in Carpe Diem.
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Date: 6/30/2024 1:30:00 PM
Awwn you are truly such a generous and kind soul! Im grateful for your support always dear valsa thank you so very much
Date: 6/25/2024 8:28:00 PM
I could survive just imagining your metaphors Dearest Ink. This is an astounding piece and you have dished it nicely with your perfect mixtures. Amazing alliterations. When we have to wait for love, it sometimes takes a century. "I live in the moment, celebrating the air that wraps me in wisteria warmth.” so many favourite lines. It's so engaging. "that dahlia dreamers are shackled by society’s sanctimoniousness." Great work. Cheers.
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Date: 6/30/2024 2:02:00 PM
Thank you dear tonye so kind of you as always
Date: 6/25/2024 6:52:00 PM
This is beautiful, Ink! The end is so sweet, and vulnerable, wow...! <3
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Date: 6/30/2024 2:17:00 PM
Awwn thank you so much
Date: 6/25/2024 1:13:00 PM
i think I would name you the queen of imagery and alliteration. So many cool phrases in this one, such as malevolent monsters and torturous tentacles. The list goes on and on! You always finish off with poignant endings as well. Like what you said about living in the moment. Never stop living that way, Ink.
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Date: 6/30/2024 2:19:00 PM
Awwn that means alot comin from you, and i appreciate your detailed comment and also your comment about queen of imagery that is such a sweet compliment: and tom woody; thank you thats so kind of you to say! I am an empath and it is part of me, and kindness is my weakness sometimes. I do appreciate you saying so too
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Date: 6/29/2024 5:24:00 AM
I dub her queen of kindness and empathy
Date: 6/25/2024 7:16:00 AM
So much to take in here, still digesting and contemplating this dish!!! WOW. Such a deep, engaging and reflective read. I too find myself “shackled by societies sanctimoniousness” (great line), so many great lines actually, too many to mention here. Another captivating and award winning piece Empress. Well done
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Date: 6/30/2024 2:20:00 PM
Award winning hah really? Thank you dear edward for your generous comment too kind really. Im grateful for your kindness and support
Date: 6/25/2024 1:00:00 AM
Marvellous poetry Ink, you are an amazing poetess, love the line, “prancing peacock dreams”… Beryl
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Date: 6/30/2024 2:28:00 PM
Thank you so much dear beryl so kind of you to say and it means alot coming from you
Date: 6/24/2024 9:49:00 PM
Each stanza drives me closer to the waves of the ocean until the final yearning in the last words. It is a poem of an adventurous journey. I enjoy such an excellent read.
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Date: 6/30/2024 2:32:00 PM
Awwn thank you dear hilda always grateful for your kindness truly
Date: 6/24/2024 7:15:00 PM
wonderful poem, all images and are so inspiring, will again , always hoping prevails, thanks poet
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Date: 6/30/2024 2:32:00 PM
Thank you so much for reading and being so supportive
Date: 6/24/2024 6:07:00 PM
IE, I saw in the third stanza a turn toward another soul. I can certainly understand wanting to steer someone’s thoughts in your direction. It’s very noble and hopeful to try for that, but as you say…you are living in the moment. That is the best way to live. Perhaps a reunion will occur in some special time. A lot of psychology to think about here. I’m smiling thinking about it!
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Date: 6/30/2024 2:46:00 PM
So kind of you dear duke, thank you so very much for always reading and leaving your thoughtful comments im grateful for readers like you
Date: 6/24/2024 4:22:00 PM
There have been 3 poems out of the hundreds I've heard or read this year that have left me speechless...this is one of the three! Everything about this piece feels perfect, warm, and deep diving for self.
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Date: 6/24/2024 1:32:00 PM
Sometimes it feel like we wait forever for someone... sometimes it is forever.. "Time has an interesting way of revealing riveting narratives," sets the tone for your poem, suggesting that time is a storyteller, unveiling the intricate stories of life... I like how it portrays time as a revealer of life's hidden stories and experiences. I like how the poem concludes with a focus on mindfulness and living in the moment as a way to find peace and connection. Best of luck in the contest.
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Date: 6/24/2024 9:39:00 AM
The "Heart Of Time" is a wonderful write/story with a great ending. Love It.... Have a great/blessed day...............
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Date: 6/24/2024 6:41:00 AM
What a great quote …. However it’s not easy to learn how to surf hehe. Love this poem
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