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Liquescent Marmoris

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A Suzette Swan Arc poem. See my article: Klein’s Vase Verse – A New Poetic Form, dated 5/5/2025.

GLOSSARY

marmoris: Latin - meaning: the shining surface of the ocean. Marble and perhaps in a poetic sense the marbling of the ocean.

fluctuant: ebb and flow, unstable yet rhythmic, echoing uncertainty.l

liquescent: melting, fluid dissolution, blurring boundaries.

amenomania: a mania for pleasing delusions. (sounds like ‘anemone’)

abditory: a place where to store or hide items.

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POD 9 May 2025

sea-urchins in rock pools – the flesh, a delicacy – sparkle – protected from the ocean where anemones proliferate – by a mist-glistening heart shaped rock: the keeper of my secrets – a cache of memories of mornings snorkelling surface eddy on the periphery —homesick for my roots— a keeper lost to shifting tides white horses masking risk in its wake … a plastic wrapped sushi tray on the kitsch kitchen counter awash with the detritus of daily life— a cold cup of coffee milk skin swirling like liquescent marmoris fluctuant under fractured light tender moments where flaws hide in the spotlight Laetrile induced unsettling riptides where occasionally colour swirls marbling visions the future liquescent … I’m drowning in proposals of memories to be made with loved ones family secrets to be offered up a dish that could be as risky as Omakase … smiling indulgently with my eyes as a mirror-smooth ocean – a north-westerly wind whipping up the occasional white horse – hides its turbulent depths so a state of amenomania settles over me the final images – as requested – the secrets of my life tucked away in an abditory— eddying between past and future the key to unlocking it —left in their hearts—

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Ink Empress

Date: 5/12/2025 2:52:00 AM

Dear Suzette, This is so creative and youv created such deep and intriguing metaphors! And i love your oceanic wordplay too which flows so very well throughout, along with the heartfelt emotions youv expressed here especially in lines "I’m drowning in proposals of memories to be made with loved ones" felt that deeply! Congratulations on receiving POTD. And your placement in brians. Sending you light always

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/12/2025 4:40:00 AM

Thanks, Ink. You certainly are the wind beneath my wings with your ongoing support. :)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/10/2025 4:52:00 PM

' I’m drowning in memories to be made with loved ones. ' Such a profound thought, and I understand this feeling. Congratulations Suzette, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/10/2025 10:24:00 PM

Yes, it is difficult to put inro words - almost a feeling of being overwhelmed by well-meaning relatives... Thank you for your kind wishes, Brandy :)

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/10/2025 12:33:00 AM

Oceanic dreams and mysteries, a subtle, delicate, artistic write ~ warmest congratulations on POTD, Suzette

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/10/2025 12:46:00 AM

Thank you, Seeker. I value your support :)

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 5/9/2025 1:27:00 PM

Hello Suzette, congratulations on your POTD win with this amazingly beautiful poem. Wishing you a wonderful weekend as you celebrate.

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/10/2025 12:47:00 AM

Thank you, Zyrool. Wishing you a great weekend :)

I Am Anaya

Date: 5/9/2025 10:58:00 AM

I read the article as well as this creative contribution. Embodiment of ambiguity which explains this awesome experience. You are always a delightful and innovative poet I like to follow, Suzette. Congratulations on your POD! enjoy the day ~Xhugs

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/10/2025 12:50:00 AM

Thank you, Anaya. Our paths often cross in the pursuit of expression through our poetry. Have a nice weekend :)

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/9/2025 10:52:00 AM

Suzette, a wonderful poem, love the ocean references and imagery. Congratulations on POTD.

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/10/2025 12:51:00 AM

Thank you, Tania :)

Paige Hind

Date: 5/9/2025 9:30:00 AM

Yay! I could not think of many poems as worthy as this one is to get POTD! I already loved it. <3

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/9/2025 10:16:00 AM

You were the first to comment. Thank you for your support, Paige:)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/9/2025 9:10:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Have a blessed day with your win.........

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/9/2025 10:16:00 AM

Thank you, Paula :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/9/2025 5:49:00 AM

Dear Suzzette, Congratulations on POTD! You certainly and artistically captured the ache and beauty of being both anchored and adrift. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/9/2025 8:50:00 AM

I appreciate that you get the intent ...

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/9/2025 6:57:00 AM

Thank you for the visit and kind comment, Daniel :)

Di11y Da11y

Date: 5/9/2025 5:33:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD showcasing your new Klein’s Vase verse :) excellent

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/9/2025 6:54:00 AM

Thank you, DD, and thanks for the plug :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/9/2025 3:47:00 AM

Congratulations for this excellent POTD :)

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/9/2025 6:58:00 AM

Thanks, Heidi :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/9/2025 1:32:00 AM

One cannot but agree with Besma. A wonderful poem thoroughly deserving of a POTD.

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/9/2025 6:59:00 AM

Why, thank you very much, Victor :)

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 5/9/2025 1:20:00 AM

What a wonderful poetry from the heart! Congratulations, Suzette, on your POTD honour! Enjoy a well deserved recognition! Stay always blessed. Best wishes.

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/9/2025 7:01:00 AM

Thank you very much for this kind accolade, Besma :)