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Principles of legitimacy

Is there an eternal metaphor for love? Is forever a sinful oath abandoned in an archive of poems with alienated alliteration. Hidden behind simile and ironic verses? Why does human interference place an unwanted label on romance and dignity, like a social butterfly and the tramp. These oxymorons become lost in translation, to simple minds with misinformed ideologies. Emotions are felt through a balance that define the impact of words and actions. Principles of legitimacy have no eyes. Lust is an internal bonfire, a fragile candle dripping in wax, burning the beginning of an end, a cursed chalice emanating feelings long dead. Carnal desire is a luscious psycho, trying to balance splitting paranoia. Trust is a double edged dagger, when an asylum of triggers are resurfaced through crimson, clementine and chalk flashbacks. We all suffer from immemorial ghosts. Life gives no refund for regret, It knows our destiny is death. Loss leads to a motionless existence, where bloodstained ivory feathers of the fallen float in the air from wounded warriors, whose hearts have crumbled from betrayal. We never forget the sound of heartbreak. There is only one immortal emotion. Love is a silent saviour, reality in a world of virtual insanity. Where petals and pearls paint hues of pastel peaches, creating a psychedelic poetic heaven. An enchanted melody with waves of serenity, reflecting ivory shades from the last phase of the blood moon. Because some things last beyond time.

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Date: 1/9/2024 11:58:00 AM
Beautiful tribute to love and life SO, love is a silent savior expresses so much in such a barren world, kelli
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Date: 1/9/2024 7:01:00 AM
A wonderful discourse on love, romance, lust--and so much more. Enchanting write strumming melodies of love, SO.
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Date: 1/9/2024 12:25:00 AM
Love saves us from so much in life so true! I love how you’ve woven profound truths of life and beyond in such a seamless manner. And so many lines resonate with me in such an impeccable manner. “ Lust is an internal bonfire, a fragile candle dripping in wax,” how creative is the way you express! And describe things. “ where bloodstained ivory feathers of the fallen float in the air from wounded warriors, whose hearts have crumbled from betrayal.“ how betrayal and bitter reality can change how-
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Date: 1/9/2024 12:27:00 AM
We feel is so powerful! And i think many can resonate. “ Why does human interference place an unwanted label on romance and dignity, like a social butterfly and the tramp.“ deeply moving really! I can tell this is a very sincere poem that comes from a deep place! I felt so much reading this! Is there a metaphor for love? I wonder! Fave this is for me
Date: 1/8/2024 10:49:00 PM
Where bloodstained ivory feathers of the fallen float in the air from wounded warriors, whose hearts have crumbled from betrayal. Oooh, it's dramatic; I really love these lines. However as you know, I always like a positive ending so, 'Because some things last beyond time', I'm pretty sure Love wins every time. A fave for me.S1 ...hugs
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Date: 1/8/2024 3:35:00 PM
oh, the pain, anguish, and beauty of love are all neatly wrapped together within the words and lines of your poem. So, true....'there is only one immortal emotion,' and we are fortunate to experience it. Such an outstanding composition, Silent One. Have a great evening, Sara
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Date: 1/8/2024 2:28:00 PM
"Is forever a sinful oath abandoned in an archive of poems with alienated alliteration.", A stellar write Silent
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Date: 1/8/2024 1:22:00 PM
We never forget the sound of heartbreak. We never forget the sound love makes either S, O sometimes it splits us open and we burst into a smile. Love your gold words, always did
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Date: 1/8/2024 1:17:00 PM
Your poem exhibits exquisite craftsmanship, adorned with profoundly impactful expressions, my dear friend SO. It is a testament to the indescribable nature of love, which eludes any definitive categorization. The resonating echoes of anguish and sorrow are familiar to the masses, while the essence of love persists within our hearts. Your poignant and introspective composition evokes contemplation and admiration. This is a fave
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Date: 1/8/2024 12:26:00 PM
- A powerful description: "bloodstained ivory feathers" (love it) ... no one can put a label on love ... and the sound of pain and heartache most people know ... let love live in our hearts - A thoughtful and lovely poem, S.O. :) - hugs
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