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I had no WiFi as I was on a flight and had painting screenshot from earlier. Was glad it was called Rest, means my poem fits. However I hadn't researched the painting to know Marc's intent.

Ever sunk so low that mellow hits Your dreams cascade directly from the sky Cavities of the underground cushion The world splits into primary colours Stretching of limbs a forever of blissful Everything arches Towns slink away to rest untroublingly elsewhere The here and now evaporates Becomes the inhalation You breathe it in, dutifully Reach euphoria Fly away with that one bird Be the product of a thousand wombs Every spell I cast sets a different hue I swallow everything but the outline Am satiated Should I wake - the scene will crumble I'll rise and see the depravation of this reality Then start again from scratch So I'll sleep for now

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Date: 1/29/2025 3:28:00 AM
Marc chagall always seems to inspire you to write such profound poems that makes me go whoa! How deeply meaningful and moving are your lines and the way you phrase your thoughts too is different and worthy of all the accolades, i especially love "Reach euphoria Fly away with that one bird Be the product of a thousand wombs" that hits deep! And i long for that as i read that and the ending! Ah sleepy as always and for some reason this is comforting .. and feel close to my soul! Pleasure readn
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Date: 1/29/2025 8:08:00 AM
Thank you! I often research a painting but with this one I just let my mind drift as I had no WiFi. Like a little meditation as I flew :) thank you for your kind words
Date: 1/26/2025 7:34:00 PM
Simply lovely:)
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Date: 1/29/2025 8:06:00 AM
Thank you Jo, a delight to see you x
Date: 1/26/2025 8:50:00 AM
What a creative write you have here for this Great Picture. Good Ending... Have a good sleep. Have a fun day as you write away.................
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Date: 1/26/2025 11:11:00 AM
Thanks Paula :)
Date: 1/26/2025 6:16:00 AM
If you won't mind, may I ask a question...it regarding your contest, can it ba a concept of physics like dark matter, or black hole etc..?
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Date: 1/26/2025 11:11:00 AM
Hi, it's physics laws as per the examples rather than phenomenon. Thanks
Date: 1/26/2025 6:14:00 AM
It's beautiful.... Very well penned...
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Date: 1/26/2025 11:09:00 AM
Thank you

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