Heartbeat

Like a ticking clock~
a drum’s rhythm in darkness...
wings f l u t t e r i n g
         within
a sky inside me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Empress Avatar
May 8, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Dear Maclawrence, this is so beautiful, one that i wish i had written, your presentation as well as how youv described heartbeat in such a creative manner is beyond impressive! I especially love "wings fluttering within a sky inside me" how vast and deep your heart is youv expressed very well! Thank you for sharing! Congratulations on your top win: sending you light
Famuyiwa Avatar
May 8, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Thanks for hosting such a creative contest that allows the participants to freely pen their creativity. And more importantly thanks for giving this poem the accolades and the recognition.
Andresen Avatar
May 8, 2025 at 1:50 AM
- Congratulations on your deep micro poem, Heartbeat :) - hugs
Famuyiwa Avatar
May 8, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Thanks a million, Anne-Lise.
Dietrich Avatar
April 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Oh wow. Stunning work. A fave
Famuyiwa Avatar
April 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Thanks so much especially for making it one of your faves, I so much appreciate it.
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