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Secrets of the Soul Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Ink Empress ~ I did all of the Prompts.

Secrets of the Soul, a Story to be Told

"Verses in the Ash," is where my soul was born. Where hot coals singed me, as ashes covered my tiny body. My soul was, "Trapped in Your Pulse." This body has me trapped, as a helpless baby. "I am the asylum of your ache," in time as it goes by so slowly. "I taste your truth," the truth of life is bitter. "Where orchids dream," is a place I wish I could live. A place away from the hot ash and pain, in a place of beauty with pretty orchids.
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Gasun Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
A splendid write my dear poet friend! Congratulations on your win! Thanks for sharing this precious gem. Hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 1:20 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read/write. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you found my "HOPE Here I AM" to be, A splendid write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Hugs... Have a creative/blessed ~ day/week writing away.............
Jones Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 5:51 PM
A creative write I enjoyed reading Paula! Congratulations on your win!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 1:19 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read/write. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you found my "HOPE Here I AM" to be, A creative write. Also glad you enjoyed reading. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Have a creative/blessed ~ day/week writing away.............
Empress Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 4:42 AM
This is poignant, and so very heartfelt! Great use of all the prompts too dear Paula. I love especially "A place away from the hot ash and pain, in a place of beauty with pretty orchids." brilliant ending! So touching, Thank you for sharing. Pleasure reading Congratulations on your win Sending you light always
Goldsmith Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 1:16 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read/write. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations/for your kind words. Glad you found my "HOPE Here I AM" to be, poignant, and so very heartfelt. I enjoyed bringing this one to life for your wonderful contest. Thanks for having this contest/for my placement. Have a creative/blessed ~ day/week writing away.............
Goldsmith Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 3:25 PM
"3 Place" ~ "Secrets of the Soul, a Story to be Told." ~ Date Written:7/2/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet...............
Dietrich Avatar
July 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
I enjoyed this poem. I wonder if it is metaphorical . Or literally a baby of war. So good to have you back
Goldsmith Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read/write. Glad you enjoyed this poem, my "HOPE Here I AM." It is Not about war. It is the birth of a baby. It is great to go away but I still have a ton of work to do. Now I need a vacation. Hahaha!!! Have a creative/blessed ~ day/weekend writing away.............
Smith  Avatar
July 2, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Beautifully written - welcome back.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 3, 2026 at 12:35 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read/write. Glad you found my "HOPE Here I AM" to be, Beautifully written. A little true. It is great to go away but a ton of work when one gets back. Now I need a vacation. Hahaha!!! Have a creative/blessed ~ day/weekend writing away.............
Edmonds  Avatar
July 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM
A lovely story Paula, a tale of the soul exposed… Beryl
Goldsmith Avatar
July 3, 2026 at 12:33 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read/write. Glad you found my "HOPE Here I AM" to be, A lovely story. A little true. Yes, a tale of the soul expose. Have a creative/blessed ~ day/weekend writing away.............
Croft Avatar
July 2, 2026 at 1:46 PM
i could feel the pain and ache, but relief thinking about the orchids!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 2, 2026 at 2:24 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read/write. Glad you could feel the pain/ache in my "HOPE Here I AM." As a rule, I write happy/fun. Her prompts gave me this story. A little true. Have a creative/blessed ~ day/weekend writing away.............
Andresen Avatar
July 2, 2026 at 11:32 AM
- An emotional ... a little painful poem, Paula :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
July 2, 2026 at 2:21 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read/write. Also Thanks for your, Best wishes in the contest. Sorry you found my "HOPE Here I AM" to be, An emotional ... a little painful poem. It was how I was feeling. As a rule I write happy/fun. Her prompts gave me this story. A little true. Hugs... Have a creative/blessed ~ day/weekend writing away.............
Goldsmith Avatar
July 2, 2026 at 11:08 AM
"Secrets of the Soul, a Story to be Told." ~ Date Written:7/2/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet...............
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