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Serene Legend

She's a rhapsodic tale of might beyond falu dynamics sailing through heartbreak's stormy strikes and Lupus fight. In an exchange of blows with darkness, she steams in granite, kindness gleams in a tempo of battles. A legend true, her arms zaffre. I watch her cool her scars in a spaniel of ashes. Fierce in boldness, her story a delight of arch angels aligned in a phoenix crawling deep as the skies. She dances in an oasis of lies clinging to an anchor that aids her fall. The burning tints in her allure stagnate the wind's sway. How can one be so valuable yet disposable? She thinks. I see her dreams spread like thighs on sheets in a wildfire of chocolate cosmos. Her sadness springs as a parcel of land in a mindless estate of shame. Her love without barriers flows like nature's most accessible asset. What's not to love? Even in her disgruntled cave, she goads the sunset to gloat in a jungle of enchanting Belladonna. The constant search for blinded rays breaks her into thorns of shredded silence. Her soul in torment of a struggle to breathe, her mind and her, a clash of pigmented water and oil. She is a crash where humans stroll as spectators. I bleed in her toil for validation, racing the edges of the universe In a loud echo of wails, in search for perfection, she soaks in her worth. Her voice rings in heavenly camouflage and a lullaby of dahlias, so distinct you could feel the rareness, an exotic love on. She paints the clouds with selfish love, it rhymes in truth and bleeds in hues. Crying with the wolves to the same old love her smile quivers like ice cream. She storms in a pillar of polar bears plotting in white and black. Her plight, I want you to know, so you can drown with her, round and round in the den of bad liars. Like rare magic, she's good for you. Her eyes, a souvenir of vulnerability in a Star dance. Her lyrics run like body heat. I want to soothe her sobers in undercover of her past life, reviving her so her feet can dance again. Naturally made wonder that flows back to you. She is humble, a name that sings in history hall. Lost in concealed attention of sorrowful foxes. Red veins amidst those bright eyes. Alone in thousands of chained expectations. No butter can set the excruciating thoughts of having just 30 years to live. Striving every day awaiting and counting the time, when she can finally sleep with her angels alike.

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Date: 4/28/2024 12:17:00 PM
you have a creative and intuitive touch - beautifully composed lines, worthy of multiple readings
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Date: 4/10/2024 11:35:00 AM
Congratulations on the win for this fantastic poem!
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Tonye George
Date: 4/11/2024 4:57:00 AM
Thank you Robert. Thank you so much.
Date: 4/10/2024 4:04:00 AM
Hey Tonye... Your poem beautifully captures the essence of resilience and inner strength amidst life's challenges. The imagery woven throughout paints a vivid portrait of a woman who embodies courage, grace, and vulnerability. Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
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Tonye George
Date: 4/11/2024 4:56:00 AM
Oh my God! I'm so excited right now. Thank you so much. This piece really meant so much. Thank you Silent one.
Date: 4/4/2024 8:56:00 AM
Amazing write … love it
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Tonye George
Date: 4/8/2024 5:23:00 AM
I appreciate it, Aura, thanks for visiting.
Date: 4/3/2024 8:06:00 PM
I like that you're getting the attention you deserve :)
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Tonye George
Date: 4/8/2024 5:23:00 AM
Hey Tom. Thank you. Couldn't have done it without your support.
Date: 4/3/2024 6:35:00 PM
Dear Tonye, they say some of the brightest flames extinguish early in life, so memorable the years she touched the world in her own special way, thanks for sharing this, a strong poem full of connection :)
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Tonye George
Date: 4/8/2024 5:24:00 AM
I'm glad it resonated, thank you Mystic.
Date: 4/3/2024 1:19:00 PM
Great heartfelt poem with feeling and imagery.
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Tonye George
Date: 4/8/2024 5:25:00 AM
Yeah right? Thank you Eve for your support.
Date: 4/3/2024 12:41:00 PM
Impressive portrayal, Tonye. Incredible homage that deeply connects with the power of your expressive language. Exquisitely executed with a rich and elaborate lexicon.
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Tonye George
Date: 4/8/2024 5:26:00 AM
I'm grateful, Sotto for your insightful comments. I appreciate the support.
Date: 4/3/2024 9:16:00 AM
Tonye, this is a beautiful tribute. I thought it might be about Kami Afolabi, but I see from comments it’s Selena. Things happen in life that are hard to fathom. We hate to see anyone we care for have a disease that affects life quality and duration. You are very kind in this poem and have constructed a very flattering picture.
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Tonye George
Date: 4/3/2024 12:10:00 PM
Thank you, Duke, I appreciate your visit and insights.
Date: 4/3/2024 6:15:00 AM
A powerful depiction, Tonye. Awesome tribute that resonates in your emotive words. Splendidly done in ornate vocabulary.
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Tonye George
Date: 4/3/2024 12:10:00 PM
Thank you, Vijay, I appreciate your visit and comment.
Date: 4/3/2024 2:02:00 AM
This is the first time I saw your name. A great poem that needs depth of understanding. A sad tribute, but I love sad poems. A magnificent poem.
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Tonye George
Date: 4/3/2024 2:25:00 AM
Thank you, Victor. I love sad poems too. I appreciate your visit.
Date: 4/2/2024 9:03:00 PM
Tonye, this poem will fetch you the title of a premiere poet. You are so talented and this is undoubtedly one of your best. Selena Gomez is multi-talented and made her name as a dancer, singer and actress. I don't know anything about her personal life other than the fact that she shines as a celebrity in the hearts of the people, especially the Americans. "Even in her disgruntled cave, she goads the sunset to gloat in a jungle of enchanting Belladonna. " Beautiful lines. I am sure this will be placed high. All the Best.
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Tonye George
Date: 4/3/2024 2:24:00 AM
Thank you, dear Valsa for your lovely compliment. You should watch her documentary on Apple TV.
Date: 4/2/2024 6:43:00 PM
This is exceptional. Some will write for a lifetime and never write a piece as poignant and powerful as this one. Blessings Richard.
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Tonye George
Date: 4/3/2024 2:25:00 AM
This is such a lovely comment, thank you, Richard.
Date: 4/2/2024 5:26:00 PM
such a deep and moving poem. Your poem was both soft but powerful. Your poem was captivating with so many wonderful lines and images. I especially liked: Crying with the wolves to the same old love her smile quivers like ice cream. Your poem evoked compassion and empathy in my heart. Have a splendid evening, Sara
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Tonye George
Date: 4/2/2024 6:14:00 PM
Thank you for your visit Sara. Always.
Date: 4/2/2024 5:22:00 PM
Don't ever completely accept others limits set on you or your friends. Even experts are wrong. 30 years may not be a limit and there is a new vaccine they are working on to reset auto immune conditions. ( I study virology for fun) A very deep and moving piece. Its nice to meet you!
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Tonye George
Date: 4/2/2024 6:15:00 PM
Thank you for your visit and insights Susan. Nice to meet you too.
Date: 4/2/2024 1:23:00 PM
What a powerful moving and heartfelt write this is, so many lines stood out for me and youv described this personality so very well, legends they are those that fight everyday, to survive and silence, and in grace, i love so many lines in this especially “ lullaby of dahlias” the kind of line silent one will love as dahlias are his fave, and i love “ a name that sings in history hall. “ beautiful reminds me a little bit of selena gomez too. As she is a lupus warrior too. I love the slight alliterations and also the metaphors as well as how you phrase lines are truly impressive. Pleasure readin you. Best wishes for the contest
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Tom Woody
Date: 4/2/2024 4:51:00 PM
Ahhh it makes more sense now knowing who it's about
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Tonye George
Date: 4/2/2024 4:16:00 PM
Thank you for your support always Ink. And yes, I wrote this for Selena. She's my favourite artist.
Date: 4/2/2024 8:45:00 AM
Dearest Tonye, your poem is a breathtaking ode to resilience and beauty amidst adversity. I love your imagery and metaphors of strength and vulnerability intertwined. Through your words, Tonye emerges as a symbol of courage and grace, navigating life's storms with unwavering determination. Your heartfelt tribute is the power of love, self-discovery, and the human spirit's capacity to endure. -Blessings my friend, Daniel
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Tonye George
Date: 4/2/2024 4:20:00 PM
Thank you dear Daniel. Took me so much time, I didn't think I was done, I got past my word limit, lol. I wanted to pour out my heart about a true legend and I did. Beating deadline was the insane one. Thank you dear friend.
Date: 4/2/2024 7:02:00 AM
You certainly are a poetry star Tonye. I have several friends suffering from lupus. My wife has been dealing with fibromyalgia for 25+ years due to a car accident. In any case, your protagonist is quite something, though the last few lines make me a bit sad
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Tonye George
Date: 4/2/2024 7:25:00 AM
Thank you, Tom. I'm delighted she has you to see her through those episodes. And yeah, my legend, she's something.

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