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Paralyzed Petals

Welcome to the circus of discrimination- where soft subtle glances and fragrant touches of femininity are burnt in ashes, through howling rays from the sinister sun, triggering wildfire chaos, conquering and controlling roles of women; endlessly shape-shifting from predatory postures of pretend protectors, that twist and turn tangled heartstrings from a patriarchal pantomime of their treacherous charade, obnoxiously oppressing obscured boundaries, with their art of arrogance, placing labels upon our need for freedom as sheer ignorance of aliens aspiring for acceptance. But what if there was more to a flower, than to be left- dreamlessly paralyzed in puddles of poisoned petals? Is there no wind that can wash away wounds of the world engraved as a secret symphony of sorrow, within sepia sepals? Will storms carrying songs of a suppressed soul be forever heard as forced dreams? Mimicking motionless mountains, silently static, mistaken for serenity, whilst enchanting hills draped in olive green silk are confused as gilded stars in worn novellas, streaming rivulets of emerald lakes, where manuscripts of tears are apprehended as melodramatic melancholy. Oblivious to the wilderness, where words whirl as poetic prophecies, descending as theatrical thunder, striking upon abandoned entities of earth, eclipsed with fingerprints of love lingering liquid fears of a female fighter, rising above acrobatic tyrants— for maternal daffodils are lions, glazed in an idle arias, composing battles using only words as weapons.

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Date: 9/14/2023 12:20:00 PM
Wow! What a brain full! Your frankness is gift.
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Date: 8/23/2023 7:53:00 AM
Your word crafting ability is superb! I was engaged in your imagery right from the start. I also appreciate the comparison of nature to women..just excellent, Sara
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Date: 8/21/2023 12:50:00 PM
Empress, your images and words are so unique and original - "maternal daffodils are lions." Just one example of your word prowess. Your imagery tumbles like a spring stream from one line to the next as you explore the way woman, and femininity, are treated. Deeply mused perception put into metaphor! Best wishes for the contest if this is for a contest! Blessings.
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Date: 8/21/2023 10:07:00 AM
Your ability to continually astound us with your captivating, astonishing, and awe-inspiring language never fails. This profoundly evocative, deeply poignant, and undeniably vivid composition delves into the unfortunate reality of how delicate petals of femininity are exposed to the scorching flames of our unforgiving society. Your poetic and masterful depiction effectively sheds light on the plight endured by women in certain cultural contexts, wherein they face oppression and mistreatment.
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Date: 8/21/2023 6:30:00 AM
Oh boy, Michelle would love this one, a recurring theme of hers. You poetically (and done awesomely) describe the situation in some cultures, ie, the oppression and maltreatment of women. "But what if there was more to a flower...?" Well, there is much, much more to her than a mere sex slave or house maid. Women deserve to be treated as equals, loved and cherished
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Date: 8/21/2023 9:05:00 AM
Absolutely, this world would be a better place is many would think like you do. Thank you kingy. Grateful
Date: 8/21/2023 6:12:00 AM
My dearest Ink, you never cease to surprise me with your intriguing, flabbergasting and jaw-dropping words.. This is a very emotive, heart-aching and palpably descriptive write about how feminine petals are subjected to smoldering fire of this cruel world. Your expressions are so deeply impactful, depicting the agony of of wanting to be accepted as equals and yearning for freedom, whilst showing angst towards the tyranny of this world.. "Maternal daffodils are lions.. " Now here comes the power!
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