I have been a part of it

Breaking waves
Cresting in chaos
Crashing upon the shore
Softening
Amid the frothing surf
Slowly softening
Retreating
Slipping beneath
The unseen rise
Of another
Forming wave
Destined
To redefine
The hard contours
Of resistance
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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December 22, 2024 at 1:30 AM
So clever John. Associating a wave to ones behavioral contours of resistance. This one is a favorite so much thought put forth on this exceptional theme of yours. I hope it gets POTD... Thanks for your effort in creating.
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December 21, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Nice effect, John. ~ Hard-boiled Soft-boiled Egg
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