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Paper Souls

By blue degrees, she drowns slowly
Waiting on skies which never clear
While she cuts holes in paper souls
Calling pain by prettier names

11/16/21

taken from 'Price of Paradise'

Liberum Divisa 8 contest
Sponsor: Gregory Richard Barden

depressionlonelinesssorrowfree verse

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Sally Eslinger

December 2, 2022 at 7:03 AM

Michelle, at present, I’m VERYinto study & thought re pain & suffering. I am Fav-ing this piece as it’s the only ONLY approach to “making something positive” from pain that hasn’t inflamed me. I’d go so far as to say this poem is delightful. It’s actually helped me! I thank you VERY MUCH! Poetry works! Love U £8-)

Jennifer Proxenos

November 26, 2021 at 9:47 AM

Such a clever write Michelle calling pain by prettier names which sounds like an experience that many have traversed through. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Anil Deo

November 18, 2021 at 5:32 PM

Brilliant; I would say, "A WINNING PITHY POEM" shalom, shalom /Paz

Paghunda Zahid

November 18, 2021 at 7:02 AM

So appealing, so catchy. A strong entry. Good luck in the contest.

Alexis Y.

November 18, 2021 at 6:45 AM

WoW! Michelle, You've penned such a deep write. I am compelled to see what these four lines were taken from. Well done. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Harry Horsman

November 17, 2021 at 5:51 PM

A price to pay, amazing verse Michelle. Good luck.

John Watt

November 17, 2021 at 12:04 PM

This should do well, these lines go deep and with some stunning imagery. "By blue degrees" is so evocative and "calling pain by prettier names" so relatable. Best wishes in the contest. Heading over now to see the original...