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Craig Cornish's Killick Contest...26 Aug 25

Moored On Brittle Soil

As I lay on mounds of a shoreline, 
weightless in eyes' astounded spirit 
blending with angels, dirt, and crosses; 
my soul bears this emptiness 
in writhing streams omnipresent for day 
and twilight's heavy float-- hours change
beyond primitive instincts--a landscape
of bittersweet cycles appear, and below it, 
the fluidity from incandescent waters lap 
on mouths of frozen stars requesting patience.

Here am i sprouting below, above and under
their flesh; fulfilling my need for deliverance
out of some needled pinch : 
awash by whimper of rain , all senses 
moored and fashioned so lamely
on brittle soil of life unlived ,
seeking a depth of quiet within myself
time rippling upon this decayed shell undersea...

yet nothing came except a leaf falling.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 9/6/2025 5:49:00 AM
Well look at you, winning a Craigers contest. This is moody, a bit dark with a melancholy feel to it. Congrats
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Date: 8/30/2025 7:41:00 PM
A breathtaking end. Gorgeous, Nette. <3
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Date: 8/27/2025 7:28:00 AM
Oh, Nette, so many exquisite lines created this profound poem, I don't know where to start. A superb and impressive write. I truly enjoyed reading this and being caught up in it was a wonderful place to be. THANK YOU. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Date: 8/27/2025 6:32:00 AM
Powerful voice filled with soul searching!
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