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Shadows Deferred

He is the son, of the storm, and from bone and blood he is reborn, a dancing ghost-god matador, spinning in the sea. Though he appears, calm as stone, he is lost amid the ocean foam, unable to reclaim his throne, of human dignity.

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Sand Blown

Date: 11/19/2023 5:56:00 PM

...wowza....your write reminds me of a near 'drowned' experience in the pacific .....a lifegaurd brought me back to consciousness....can't forget that....stan

Mat Ignacio
Date: 11/19/2023 6:02:00 PM

a powerful recollection - glad you are still here to share your creativity

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 11/3/2023 7:08:00 PM

I think of Davy Jones' Locker when I read this Mat,, among other things...nicely done! :)

Mat Ignacio
Date: 11/3/2023 8:52:00 PM

cool connection - thank you

Josehf Murchison

Date: 10/27/2023 3:16:00 AM

Very nice form.

Mat Ignacio
Date: 10/27/2023 12:16:00 PM

appreciated

Paige Hind

Date: 10/23/2023 4:41:00 PM

Deep and emotive. I can feel almost a sense of lost humanity. I hope if so, you can find it again.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/22/2023 4:31:00 AM

perfect title for a stunning creation, Matt. I loved your poem from the get-go. I was struck by your overarching metaphor as well as the rhyme scheme. Loved it...faving it, Sara

Mat Ignacio
Date: 10/23/2023 12:58:00 PM

thank you for this

Ink Empress

Date: 10/22/2023 2:06:00 AM

Oh your opening line goes with also what i wrote for kimo, love that! He is the son of the storm! How brilliant! “From bone and blood he is reborn” strong and creative! So very deeply moving! Absolutely loved reading this! Truly! Soul hitting!

Mat Ignacio
Date: 10/23/2023 1:00:00 PM

thank you for directing me back to kimo - appreciate the comments

Silent One

Date: 10/22/2023 1:54:00 AM

Deeply emotive like a misunderstood metaphor...

Mat Ignacio
Date: 10/23/2023 12:59:00 PM

greatly appreciated

Karen Jones

Date: 10/21/2023 10:24:00 PM

This is clever and creative. Love it.

Mat Ignacio
Date: 10/23/2023 12:59:00 PM

appreciate the reply