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There are so many issues on planet earth that can drag us down. Ridicule, treachery, betrayal to name just a few. Why do you choose to rise above it? Where do you find your motivation? If you found yourself in the pit in the past, what helped you to dig out and rise to the clouds once more? This poem can be deeply personal or you can approach it from an ethereal or whimsical point of view. No rules but please stick to the theme as best you can. Use any title you want but remember to reference the contest in notes. Examples can be found in my latest poem - Monster, or my song - The Spirit, the Water and the Blood.—TW

I Choose To Dwell In The Clouds Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Tom Woody
3.12.25
Contest Winner MedalThird Place
I'm giving Robert Gorelick's "Cumulus Rejoice" an
Honorable Mention
 
I choose to dwell in frothy clouds… with a mindset unfixed Random instincts spaced out In the cumulus mix An expansive effusion Far out and beyond my temporal shackles Free are my thoughts without prompt Closed minds shallow and desolate debacles dissipate in this airy romp On wispy clouds I dwell in… high above I’ve risen Here no need to reason nor the blends of interpretation Far away, so far from you, ascended From the fiery pit below which awaits my return Where blazing saddles shame my name where gross gossip lives and bloody rumors stain, Ablaze are the blame games I dwell in cirrus pillows… The scoped hemispheric veils, bands and billows Musings— using me I chose to dwell in halo clouds My mind with no refrains Nothing to lose nothing to gain A spirit free from hate Soley my mind Opens heaven’s gate

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Date: 4/3/2025 9:43:00 AM
What a beautiful poem ~ that's where I'm choosing to live too, especially in these tumultuous times !
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Date: 3/16/2025 3:11:00 AM
Gorgeous penning, Anaya. Loved this so much, especially the alliterations. You're so talented. Congratulations!
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I Am Anaya
Date: 3/18/2025 11:03:00 AM
Edward, thank you for the kind words and compliment, the encouragement echoes dearly. ~
Date: 3/15/2025 10:12:00 PM
profound write dear poet. congratulations on your win. cheers!!!
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I Am Anaya
Date: 3/18/2025 11:01:00 AM
Ty, Thriveni. There is so much to learn about clouds!
Date: 3/15/2025 11:32:00 AM
Well well, look at you with your lofty placement. I have to say this really was excellent. Rising above and staying there, not an easy feat. Congrats
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Date: 3/15/2025 11:45:00 AM
:) :). Btw, this theme was inspired by Brandy. It's her tag line
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I Am Anaya
Date: 3/15/2025 11:41:00 AM
Thank you!! I am pleased with the placement, and feel lucky, hard work pays off, Tommy. I de-light in your contests ~
Date: 3/13/2025 1:06:00 PM
Your inner strength and resilience is palpable in your words. It surely will serve you well in life's rocky and unpredictable battles. Decency and determination can often be found in the rarefied air of the atmosphere beyond. GL in the contest, Robert
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Date: 3/13/2025 1:11:00 PM
aww inner strength much needed when in a 2-FRONT-WAR dear poet. The Right-side and the mean, that's a whole lotta strength needed, I must unleash the superhero. (anayalator) lol. What gives me strength is in the moment...I feel so much love in a moment like this, right here and now!! Thank you, Robert for your ongoing kind words and support, warm wishes to you, poet. You may want to check potd! ~
Date: 3/13/2025 7:16:00 AM
Dear Anaya, I came to dwell with you. I say, what a beautiful exploration of freedom and transcendence. I love how your cloud imagery symbolizes escape from earthly troubles and the liberation of thought. You have wonderfully captured the essence of clouds as representations of transience, clarity, and spiritual elevation. Thank you for sharing this uplifting and thought-provoking piece. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Tom Woody
Date: 3/15/2025 11:33:00 AM
We appreciate you Anaya!
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Date: 3/13/2025 10:47:00 AM
It's mandatory to stick to the theme of the contest-Ridicule, treachery, betrayal hence its in the mix, any abuse here shall be called out. I staunchly keep the course. I love Poetry Soup so many poets are kind and friendly and intelligent, bright minds, like your enlightened mind. This is why I wish to stay and keep learning poetry. Ty for being a poet friend! warm blessings
Date: 3/13/2025 2:20:00 AM
Delightful poem, dear Anaya. Wish I could fly high over clouds. Reminds me when I flew on an aeroplane, a long time ago. Sic transit gloria mundi :)
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Date: 3/13/2025 10:33:00 AM
The most indelible memories are the most eventful, good or bad. Victor, thank you. "thus passes the glory of the world"
Date: 3/12/2025 5:02:00 PM
it is inspiring, can we really live in clouds, the metaphor works, this is well written and melodious, thanks poet Anaya
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Date: 3/12/2025 5:20:00 PM
I believe that our minds can live anywhere, thru meditation, Yann. The strongest keep an open mind. Ty for sharing your mind!
Date: 3/12/2025 2:19:00 PM
Anaya, I do like how you get yourself to such a high place...you let yourself be unchained from what we have down here and just take it all in. Ruling out hate seems like a pretty good recipe! Smiles!! Your description of the cloud forms rings true, so you must have spent some time up there!!
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Date: 3/12/2025 4:32:00 PM
You are too kind, i truly appreciate you. Yes, just yesterday i was spacing out alongside the Lenticular cloud, the ones that take shape as UFO's! Mind-blowing, if you stay too long it can drive you mad. Haters need beware of the grey clouds they'll cling forevermore. lol. all in fun, dear poet hope you enjoyed!

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