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Pale Parts

Candle Wax: A circle around fire; Melt it; I burn— With pastel oils, That stick. Scarring stays on; While in my eyes, my heart Flickers for more— (It blushes at its own slipperiness inside) For within, its gift— to hide. All tones are the same— (Dark and darker) While the fire lets out its final gasp— Before all wanes into Easy flesh.

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Date: 3/21/2024 7:52:00 AM
Dear Paige, your title drew me into the intensity of this emotive piece. Your stirring imagery is dynamic and dramatic and deepens in melancholic meaning with each successive read. "my heart/Flickers for more—/(It blushes at its own slipperiness inside)" - wow! The expanse of emotions in this poem far exceeds the line limit of this short free verse. One to linger over for its rich metaphors reveal more over time. Love this.. A fav! Warmest wishes, your poetic talent shines! ~Susan
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Date: 7/6/2023 2:59:00 PM
The presence of captivating metaphors within this piece is undeniable. However, there is an underlying melancholy that pervades, Paige.
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Date: 6/30/2023 9:59:00 AM
Paige..very dramatic poem that makes a reader think. Panagiota
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Date: 6/30/2023 7:09:00 AM
Intriguing metaphors in this one.
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