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Neglect

“A wound gets worse when it’s treated with neglect.” – Stevie Nicks My heart aches, like the sun aches for the moon, but stalling became my shackle, knowing an evolution was never on the horizon; wandering stark habitats— paradoxically, a devoted outcast tangled in neglect; I lay isolated soothing my soul, mending the wounds I didn’t leave behind. Truth is, love is a foreign oasis— thrust into silence— spiritually battered and bruised, consuming the deplorable ruins of those with sinister stigmas attached to their very core— void of fading humanity.

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Paige Hind

Date: 1/12/2024 9:14:00 PM

Heart-wrenching and powerful. Haunting...

Christuraj Alex

Date: 11/26/2023 11:17:00 PM

"Truth is, love is a foreign oasis" - Beautifully said. Congratulations!

Fading Star Silence
Date: 12/12/2023 9:35:00 PM

Thank you so much for your encouragement and support, dear human!

Charles Messina

Date: 11/24/2023 3:31:00 PM

Neglect is burning candle that melts away slowly at one's emotions. Really nicely written, FSS.

Fading Star Silence
Date: 12/12/2023 9:36:00 PM

Ahh..indeed. I am so truly entranced with your deeply feeling and the so incredible truth of your words, woven so breathtakingly and beautifully! I’m honored by your feedback amazing human! Thank you so much, Charles! You humble me!

Nik Canada7

Date: 11/23/2023 7:23:00 AM

I love this so much amore? your deep intense show me your depth within your rare beautiful soul and gold heart,my blue rose. You are a rare special being and i will always be by your side being your everything walking hand in hand towards amidst the life storms and gravitational current,illuminanting your soul, feeling your sorrow,my korean princess. mia bellissima moglie ti amo infinito per sempre amore mio. i love you deeply micia ..mia passione per sempre ..tuo..il nostro eterno amore

Fading Star Silence
Date: 12/12/2023 9:37:00 PM

Ahhh..your words of beauty and love, holds my heart and soul so warmly and passionately. I’m so blessed to have you by my side my beautiful soul..I love you so deeply to the moon and everywhere..il nostro Eterno amore..Mia passione..tua noi Infinito..ti amo amore mio mio bellissimo martio..per sempre

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/21/2023 3:26:00 PM

I felt twinges of sadness for those who live with neglect, those who become invisible, unloved by family, friends, and a lover. I felt the powerful emotions in your words. What a magnificent phrase this was: Truth is, love is a foreign oasis— thrust into silence— It really spoke to me. Your poem was a magnificent piece of poetic art. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Deb M

Date: 11/21/2023 12:51:00 PM

Some wonderful lines in this poem FSS….”a devoted outcast tangled in neglect” that for me holds so much meaning! Really enjoyed…Debx

Fading Star Silence
Date: 12/12/2023 9:38:00 PM

Ahh, thank you so kindly, beautiful human..I’m truly honored by your beautiful feedback!

Silent One

Date: 11/21/2023 12:50:00 PM

Woah you really poured this from deep within your heart... neglect is a painful thing, especially in love and so many will suffer from this.. not just romantic love, but also family love... i can feel the angst and the tiredness in your fingertips as you bled out your emotions... I feel like this sometimes also, its never easy feeling invisible... Truth is, love is a foreign oasis... so very very true.. especially as people feel and see it differently.. awesome poem..

Fading Star Silence
Date: 12/12/2023 9:42:00 PM

Ahhh, indeed I did! Haha! I love that you get it! You are truly one who observes deeply, as this piece flowed out effortlessly, straight from this dark soul of mine hehe! Yes, I feel neglect is indeed one of the worst and has no place in love..yet, unfortunately, we do experience this and it’s like our hearts are being torn and scattered..what’s left is the aftermath..of broken hearts and souls..ah, in all forms of love as you’ve said..familial, romance, friendships..not limited to one..the way you so beautifully express how I felt as I wrote this piece is unmatched..you’ve exactly captured the essence in which I wrote this..the exhaustion..draining fatigue..and yes, indeed people from all walks of life truly do feel and see differently..you always do get it! Thank you so much for your amazing and fully understanding thoughts, my friend

Ink Empress

Date: 11/21/2023 12:31:00 AM

Ah beautiful soul sis that opening line is so good. So evocative and soulfully poetic, I especially love “ sun aches for the moon” gosh that line hits hard for me. I can feel how you’ve expressed here when tangled in neglect and how when sometimes one feels like love is a foreign oasis! What a brilliant simile. The metaphors and depth of emotions conveyed in this truly is impeccable, so good to see you post this one. Goodluck for the contest. This definitely is a new fave for me from you

Fading Star Silence
Date: 12/12/2023 9:45:00 PM

Ahhh..my beautiful soul sis..you always bless me with your always too kind and beautiful feedback for my words..as it lights up every part of my being..for you always capture the essence of my thoughts and feels that bare itself from its darkest depths..you always know and understand me, my soul sis..and I am so blessed you are a part of my life..the bright star in the darkest twilight! Thank you always for your unending support and for understanding me always and knowing. What would I do without you??