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Janus Face - 1290

“I hold a delightful being and an undesirable being inside of me. 
                             It’s up to you which one you meet”
                                                                                 ~~The Poet~~ 

dismally destructive
yet charmingly creative

unabatedly chaotic 
obligatorily perfection

unsophisticatedly naïve
graciously worldly wise

uncouth and ill-mannered
poised etiquette

audaciously rude
enticingly eloquent

unsuitably slovenly
exactingly efficient

decked in Shabby attire
styled with cultured couture

disheveled, dingy
polished, well-groomed

in company of many in ill-repute
thoroughbred acquaintances

robotically draconian
artistically graceful

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Susan Ashley Date: 1/7/2024 5:26:00 PM Dear SV, your golden pen draws the Janus faced contrasts with vibrant imagery. A creative piece and a wonderful quote as well. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Silent One's contest. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 2/26/2024 11:06:00 AM Dear Susan please forgive me. I totally missed your lovely comment. Thank you so very much.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 1/4/2024 8:15:00 AM I enjoyed reading this wonderful write/ending/quote/picture. Glad Silent One did this. Have a wonderful day writing away........................ Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 2/26/2024 11:05:00 AM Dear Paula please forgive me. I totally missed your lovely comment. Thank you so very much.

Silent One Date: 1/3/2024 12:22:00 PM Deep and mysterious poem.. This wasn't really a contest, but an opportunity to showcase an Na poem.. Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 1/4/2024 3:40:00 AM No real mystery, it just shows the Janus face ( or two personalities) that dwell in ones persona - neither one thing or another ALL THE TIME. Grammar check gave this a 5.42 grade. I have never come close to getting such a grade before.. I nearly fell off my chair when it got an N/A lol... But its not my usual style, so I guess the judge just didn't like it. Thanks for the contest S.O. You redeemed my faith in Grammar check...lol

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/15/2023 7:36:00 AM I really like this one Svvie. Your quote is perfect...it's all in the approach, eh? laf :) Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 11/15/2023 5:34:00 PM I consider this one my masterpiece of the 5 1/2 months that SV has been activated on Soup. Its not my favorite, it doesn't tell a story, Heck it doesn't even rhyme !!! But when I ran it through Grammar check it registered Grade 5.42.. That's the highest I have ever scored !! Go figure? Thanks for your lovely comment Las.

Christina Bowring Date: 11/11/2023 2:19:00 PM Dear SV, my talented poetic friend- we are on the same wavelength - reading your comments I just thought exactly the same- this is definitely one of your best poems so far that I have read. Outstanding and very impressed. Wonderfully crafted, chosen words with each couplet of contrasts. Very cleverly composed my lovely. I love your imagination and how you can write about anything. Hugs and smiles xx :):) Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 12/8/2023 3:06:00 PM Wow I just realised that I hadn't replied to this Christina. Thank you so much. This IS the most important comment I could ever have. I am not a boastful person, and to know you agree with my pride of this poem is most reassuring. Thank you so much my friend. My reply is a month late and I do apologise. I believe this is the eve before judgiing, ( I hope Edward agrees with us ) Hehhe.

Sotto Poet Date: 11/11/2023 6:20:00 AM Dear SV, Your quote speaks to me deeply. However, I am hampered to say that the coexistence of a celestial being and a disturbed soul is an unsolvable paradox, analogous to angels and malevolence living within a confined space. You have expertly navigated a region of competing thoughts and depth of character portrayal by skillfully using well-picked words and antonyms. You have deftly revealed the false nature of their ostensibly kind veneer and the intriguing depths lurking through your poem. Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 11/11/2023 7:03:00 AM I agree and thank you, I will change the quote post haste. I want to do nothing to mar this one as when I ran it through grammar check it came up with a 5.42 Grade level. I was so pleased. Your delightful words are appreciated as Always. SV