Self Actualization

S hadows of angst cloak my restless dayS
E very time burdens deny  my  very essencE…
L ifeless, moonglow drowns while I crawL, growL
F reezing on alleys like a neglected waiF.

A lone , palms reach out for heaven’s mannA,
C losing my eyes now…I envision a divine arC;
T inted  with light where this soul finds resT
U ntil heaven wafts, “ cherish all that is yoU…”
A  flamed epiphany rouses  my inner aurA
L earning once more the power of the SelF,
I nfinitely bound, O yes, the child within and I…
Z ealously , these feet begin to tap, to waltZ
A s one dance of love trills a newfound ariA :
T ill all buds unfurl through a wishful hearT
I gniting a pure  star, a  rare gift  from the Magi…
O n such glorious night, I chant HellO, HellO!
N evermore a pale heart, this life is my owN.

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

as twilight beckons
my pen etches hard, it's ink
scribbling depth of thoughts...
yet, notes fail against high marks
till one honors this song's flight
       ~ tanka~


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For Broken Wings
Take The Dagger From My Heart Please, 3 Contest  

Posted 11/11/2016      Finalized, Judged 11/13/2016
N/A in  Double Acrostic Challenge
Re-posted 11/27/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 12/8/2016 9:56:00 PM
Way to go Nette, the "double Acrostic" laid waste in this wondrous expression of self actualization. The lines flowed smoothly and coherently....not an easy feat in the acrostic form. congrats on your placement
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Date: 12/8/2016 8:59:00 AM
Nette, CONGRATULATIONS on your win in my contest with this beautifully penned Acrostic, this is a form I really like and you did it wonderfully, well done~
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Date: 12/7/2016 11:34:00 AM
Great tanka to help a great acrostic. Congratulations.
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Date: 11/14/2016 7:43:00 AM
This one is really beautiful, Nette:) it's a winner with me:) a 10:)
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Date: 11/13/2016 5:28:00 PM
Very deep and well chosen words. Excellent acrostic for this challenging contest.
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Date: 11/11/2016 5:15:00 PM
Powerfully done nette...a winner for sure...god bless...^WW^
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Date: 11/11/2016 4:13:00 PM
Beautiful, Nette ... CayCay
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Date: 11/11/2016 12:32:00 PM
Really excellent! This is tough I think..this double Acrostic.I never tried.
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Date: 11/11/2016 11:12:00 AM
Nette, this is GREAT! I'd give a 10 if I DUNld. I simply could not do this one. I tried! Janice
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Date: 11/11/2016 8:50:00 AM
Brilliance as always, nette. Good luck!
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Date: 11/11/2016 6:34:00 AM
This one is perfectly crafted and expresses its meaning very nicely. These double acrostics are not easy but you make them look easy. I really enjoyed this Nette. Good luck.
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Date: 11/11/2016 4:47:00 AM
Great one... Good luck with the contest...
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Date: 11/11/2016 4:08:00 AM
Great poem indeed ... it will win ...
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Date: 11/11/2016 3:27:00 AM
- An impressive poem, Nette !!! - Good luck in the contest - Happy weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 11/11/2016 2:37:00 AM
Speechless! Good luck dear, nette! Hugs.
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Date: 11/11/2016 1:41:00 AM
Wow, Nette. What a great job you have done on this. Good luck!
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