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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

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Sally Eslinger

Date: 12/2/2022 7:03:00 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

Date: 11/26/2021 9:47:00 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

Date: 11/18/2021 5:32:00 PM

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

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 11/18/2021 7:02:00 AM

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

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/18/2021 6:45:00 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

Date: 11/17/2021 5:51:00 PM

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

John Watt

Date: 11/17/2021 12:04:00 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...

Rico Leffanta

Date: 11/17/2021 9:32:00 AM

view due economics?