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Night Tears

Skies sparkled with snow diamonds drifting through the magic that surrounded the effervescent darkness. The tulle breath of the forest spirited the moonglow in a spritely capricious demeanor and addressed me as … it spoke … of the curious sounds seeping from the lavender mist. Moon and stars joined to illustrate a tale of strength behind the human laws of moral theory and bid me … harken ... for in their story was buried the essence of the earthborn plight to live, to love, to hope, and to ascend the sangria stones of immortality. As the moon opened and began to spill, … I listened … offended by the grape and Tyrian wafts of desire, hatred, indulgence, and greed. My silvery tears rolled violet down my cheeks illuminating the raisin-hued darkness. Sadness washed over me with sparkly specks of magenta moon dust manifesting through lacy clouds. As dawn crept in, it brandished the cold, corrupted, hateful thoughts and spread its orchid enchantment. Beauteous shades of periwinkle enshrouded the sky … and sang …

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Date: 7/2/2025 9:33:00 AM
Wow, Linda. This is gorgeous. I like your transition here from darkness within to a moon that sang.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/2/2025 10:36:00 AM
You are so kind. I appreciate your supportive comments. :)
Date: 7/1/2025 5:07:00 AM
Great versification and lofty diction. Enjoyed listening to the tale of strength. Well done Linda. Is it for a contest? If so, all the Best.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/1/2025 5:45:00 AM
Thank you Valsa. I trust all is well with you! :)
Date: 6/27/2025 7:12:00 PM
Nice writing, elle, I like that the skies spoke to you!
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/30/2025 1:25:00 PM
Appreciate it Dave. I might be a little wacky, you think? :)
Date: 6/19/2025 8:59:00 PM
A lot of deep thought. I like the beauty of the poem combined with a morale.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/30/2025 1:24:00 PM
Thanks Hilda. I'm glad you saw through to it. :)
Date: 6/18/2025 10:09:00 AM
you shine in the art of narration...great stuff, linda!
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/19/2025 5:48:00 AM
Many thanks Nette. I appreciate your supportive words! :)
Date: 6/17/2025 11:50:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Night Tears" write. Love your last line... Have a fun day writing away..........
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/19/2025 5:47:00 AM
Thank you Paula! :)
Date: 6/17/2025 11:48:00 AM
Great storytelling, imagery out of this world! I learned tulle, another word for veil. But there is more, the beauty , what was given us and how we,ve taken advantage. I'm tearing alongside you BFF tears of pitying rue. How thoughtful. A fav indeed! ')
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/19/2025 5:47:00 AM
Hi sweetness! So honored... thank you!

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